With Kim Richards' very public battle with substance abuse, Kyle Richards insists she and older sister Kathy Hilton are doing everything they can to help her pull through.
- Oct 12, 2024
AceShowbiz - Kyle Richards isn't just a reality TV star. She's a sister standing firmly by Kim Richards' side as her older sibling navigates another relapse. "You know, we are a family, [so] when something's going on with one of us, we all sort of stick together and circle around each other and try to be there and lift each other up," Kyle told Page Six, highlighting how she, alongside older sister Kathy Hilton, have been rallying to support Kim during this dark chapter.
The 55-year-old Bravo star shared her struggles with dealing with such private family matters in the public eye, admitting to Page Six, "Of course, you never want to show the most difficult parts of your life, but I don't have that luxury." Unfortunately for Kyle, the cameras documenting these fraught times continue to roll, leaving their raw emotions and challenges on full display for the audience.
Kim Richards' downfall reached a peak last month when she was reportedly placed on a 5150 psychiatric hold after being found in an incoherent state at a Hilton hotel. Once released, Kyle moved Kim into one of her Los Angeles homes, only to later request her removal, reportedly filing to evict Kim from the property as Kim continued to spiral.
The situation has put an undeniable strain on their relationship, with insiders telling PEOPLE, Kim's "reliance on alcohol has been an ongoing source of conflict" for the family, especially Kyle, who is known as the "worrier" of the group.
Despite these interventions, the family's efforts have often raised the question of whether they are genuinely helping or merely enabling Kim. Kathy Hilton echoed her sister's sentiments at an event, reiterating, "We love her and we support her, and that's all I can say." Kim's family remains cautiously optimistic about her recovery, with Kathy adding, "I think in the world there's always hope."
This rollercoaster of addiction and relapse has been a brutal cycle for the Richards-Hilton family. From rehab stints to public intoxication charges, the ebb and flow of Kim's struggle deeply affects her loved ones. The entire family is private about the more intricate details, but it's clear they've "reached another breaking point with her." The cycle of chaos, brief sobriety, and subsequent relapse has been all too familiar.
As young people navigating your own lives, it's pivotal to understand the complexity and challenges that come with supporting loved ones through such personal battles. If you or someone you know is struggling with substance abuse, help is available. Contact the SAMHSA helpline at 1-800-662-HELP.