AceShowbiz - During a heartfelt episode of her "Two Ts in a Pod" podcast, released on October 15, reality TV star Tamra Judge revealed some significant personal news. The "Real Housewives of Orange County" (RHOC) alum, aged 57, was diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) during her first therapy session. The diagnosis has provided her with a new lens to understand her past behaviors and social interactions.

"I am on the spectrum," Tamra emotionally confessed to her co-host Teddi Mellencamp. "We're trying to work through that. I have a really hard time processing stuff. I have a lot of sensory issues - sound, light, touch." This revelation marks a pivotal moment for Tamra as she navigates through her emotions and experiences, often rooted in trauma.

Reflecting on her upbringing, Tamra shared, "I just thought that things were black and white to me. I grew up with a family that didn't have a lot of empathy or love, so that just transpired onto my adult life."

The newfound understanding of her diagnosis has shed light on her difficulties with empathy and social anxiety. She confessed that her way of coping with the pressures of reality TV was through drinking. "How I make it through the show is drinking," she admitted. "I'll drink, and then all this suppressed s**t that's going on within me comes out because my guard is down."

Tamra's honesty about her struggles has garnered praise from podcast listeners who called her "courageous" for sharing her story. "Amazing to share such a private self-discovery experience through therapy with the public," one fan gushed on Instagram. Since joining "RHOC" in 2007, Tamra has been open about her health and personal challenges, including recent surgeries and a life-saving emergency operation in 2012.

At the time of recording, Tamra had yet to discuss her diagnosis with her husband, Eddie Judge, but promised to reveal more details off camera with Teddi Mellencamp. "There's gonna be a lot of huge changes and it's going to be a rough few months," she predicted.

Teddi emphasized her support, noting that Tamra's perspective on empathy does not mean she lacks it but sees things differently. "You're just seeing things in a certain way," Teddi said, adding a comforting perspective to the conversation.

Tamra Judge's candid disclosure about her autism spectrum disorder is a testament to her ongoing journey of self-awareness and healing. Her bravery in sharing such personal news is an inspiration for others who may be facing similar challenges.