A Star's Journey Through Cancer: Strength and Solitude

It's been a tough road for someone who's always been in the spotlight. She's 43 and battling stage 4 cancer. She's known for being on reality TV, but now she's sharing her struggles with the world. She posted a side-by-side picture on Instagram. One showed her before her diagnosis, with long, blond hair. The other showed her now, with a shaved head. The caption read, "What a difference 4 months makes. " She admitted that she often forgets it's okay to feel sad and alone. She loves her family and friends, but some days are just hard. She asked followers to leave a heart if they've had a tough day too. She ended the post with a question about what to watch next on Netflix or Hulu. The post came after she revealed her father, a famous musician, is already planning her burial. He called her 11 times to discuss it. She was in the bath when she finally answered. He wanted to make sure she'd be in their family mausoleum. She asked about her three kids with her estranged husband. Her dad said there would be room for them too. She agreed to his request and joked about what she wants on her tombstone. She's been open about her health journey. In February, she announced tumors were found in her brain. Doctors removed four but found more in her brain and lungs. She was first diagnosed with stage 2 melanoma in October 2022. It spread to what she's dealing with now. She's hopeful that immunotherapy will treat it. She's been positive, saying she'll win this battle. She likes her wig and can remember her friend's kids' names. She said this is the hardest thing she's faced. It was tough when she was in the ICU and couldn't be there for her daughter's birthday. She stays positive by planning things she looks forward to. She loves riding with her daughter. Her estranged husband has been kind and helping with the kids. This has made things easier. She's been open about her journey, sharing both the good and the bad. She's a reminder that even in the darkest times, there's always hope.