Ashlee Holmes just announced her social media comeback.
The Real Housewives of New Jersey daughter confirmed the move via TikTok and Instagram last month after fans noticed a drop in her online activity. Ashlee reassured followers that her home and work life were fantastic, but she’s faced unspecified health issues that caused her to become much more “reclusive.”
Ashlee Holmes opens up about her weight gain
“The good news? Family is great. Career is great,” she wrote in a June 22 Instagram. “The ‘bad’ news? Due to some health issues that I’m still navigating, in addition to some personal stressors, I have gained roughly 40lbs since December — and even more over the last year. Wild.”
Ashlee said the weight gain made her hesitant to post on social media, but she’s now comfortable enough to share her experience with the world.
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“It’s caused me to hide myself from all of you in so many ways, it’s made me pretty reclusive, and although my mental health has been in a good space overall — I’ve been battling some mild depression because of it,” she continued. “I’m thankful for God, my family, and my close friends for being there for me… I finally feel a level of safety and confidence for me to return to social media the way I used to be able to show up for you guys without fear of criticism from the keyboard warriors out there. Trolls are always gonna troll. I’m so grateful for those of you who have continued to follow me over the years. I’m back.”
Ashlee Holmes shows gratitude amid her health journey
Ashlee also gave a special shoutout to celebrities and online influencers who champion self-love and body positivity. She specifically mentioned Victoria Garrick Browne, Sarah Nicole Landry, Gabriella Athena Halikas, Ashley Graham, Kristen Gaffney, and Alex Cooper, thanking each of them for being so “vulnerable with their own stories and showing up confidently for others.”
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Ashlee didn’t provide many details about the health issues she’s navigating; however, the post included hashtags like “autoimmune,” “thyroidhealth,” and “PCOS,” the latter of which is an acronym for polycystic ovary syndrome. According to WebMD, the hormonal disorder can result in weight gain and can increase the risk of diabetes and heart disease.
Ashlee Holmes gets support from her mom, Jacqueline Laurita
Ashlee’s candid post was immediately flooded with supportive messages, including one from her mom, Jacqueline Laurita.
“You look beautiful to me!” the RHONJ alum commented.
RHONJ’s Melissa Gorga echoed Jacqueline, writing: “You’re always beautiful.”
Get more details on Ashlee’s life with her son, Cameron Malleo, and her recent reunion with her mom.
