BETHENNY Frankel is mourning the loss of her mother Bernadette Birk, who died of lung cancer.
The Real Housewives of New York City alum has been open about her complicated relationship with her mother.
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Bethenny posted several tribute photos alongside Bernadette on her Instagram.
The photos spanned decades, featuring rare childhood photos of Bethenny and even photos from one of her weddings.
Her last photo in the carousel post was a recent photo of her mother alongside her daughter Bryn, who she shares with her first ex-husband, Peter Sussman.
“My mother died of lung cancer,” Bethenny confirmed to begin her long tribute.
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“She was complex, suffered, isolated and had demons. She was the most stunning woman you have ever seen, who left her abusive home as quickly as I fled mine.
“She was brilliant, funny, cultured and wise – but she suffered throughout her life from an eating disorder, alcoholism, abuse, smoking and self-destruction. Despite not being ready to be a mother, she loved me and I have beautiful memories of her.” the former Bravo star continued.
‘SEGISH IN LIFE’
After a few more words celebrating fond memories of her mother, Bethenny revealed more details behind their rocky relationship.
“I was an adult long before Bryn’s age, experiencing things no child should have to endure,” the former housewife revealed.
“We reconnected so my daughter could know and love her. She adored Bryn and they shared a love of art. She had a friend, so my lifelong wish was fulfilled that she wouldn’t be alone.
“She was selfish in life but selfless in death. She left what little she had to my daughter, she wished to be cremated, and she wanted no one to be notified but me,” Bethenny admitted.
“Goodbye mom, Bonnie, Bernadette. You did the best you could and you are free and at peace,” she said.
Bethenny concluded the lengthy caption by asking her followers to “connect with…someone you have a complicated relationship with today.”
TOGETHER
Bethenny has been open about her tumultuous relationship with her mother over the years.
In 2016, she said Online Radar about his plans to reconnect with his mother after 12 years of estrangement.
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She revealed that it was at the request of her daughter, Bryn, who wanted to meet her grandmother.
Shortly after the news broke, fans were shocked when Bernadette told the outlet that she felt like Bethenny “really hadn’t reached out.”
“Her daughter Bryn asked about me. She didn’t get in touch; the daughter does,” said Bernadette.
The reality star had previously stated that she felt Bernadette “never was a mother” and that she “never had a real childhood.”
‘DRAMA QUEEN’
After Bernadette’s Radar Online interview surprised the public, In touch revealed more of her shocking opinions about her daughter.
“Bethenny is a publicity-crazy drama queen,” Bernadette told the outlet.
“When she has a nail, she acts like her finger is falling off,” she said.
Bernadette spoke to In Touch in 2016 when Bethenny was dealing with complications from her uterine fibroid, diagnosed in 2013.
In more recent years, Bethenny was diagnosed with postural tachycardia syndrome, an autoimmune disease.
Bethenny announced that she was cutting ties with Bravo World in July 2023.
The mother and entrepreneur is focused on her alcoholic beverage business Skinny Girl and her podcast Just B.
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