Braunwyn Windham-Burke Reveals How RHOC Castmates Reacted To Her Coming Out

On top of coming out as gay, she also decided to end her years of drinking when she admitted on camera in this clip from The Real Housewives of Orange County that she was an alcoholic. During the scene, she was filmed speaking with Emily Simpson about her over the top drinking and ability to hide her disease thanks to help from her husband, Sean Burke. According to the housewife, via People, the women started off as understanding, but their attitudes changed as the season progressed.

Fans of the show know some women did not try to support Windham-Burke in her sobriety, and the worst offender was Dodd. Windham-Burke was often put in compromising situations where she felt out of control due to the other women's drinking. While appearing on Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen immediately following the season finale, Windham-Burke spilled the tea on who had been there by her side as she worked to stay sober. She told viewers that Gina Kirschenheiter had been the steadfast of friends. To many fans' surprise, Heather Gay from The Real Housewives of Salt Lake City was also helpful.