The Torture Den | JUST B DIVORCE

[@thuff1947]

And this is what a WEALTHY working women went through. Can you imagine the lower middle class Mom trying to leave a monster. Bethany, thank you for sharing your story.

[@bethennyfrankel]

Thanks for listening! Share with other women!

[@SDuss-h6q]

I can share my story. Same stuff happened to me, I just didn't have money to escape. It was pure hell. Jason's mom was bad, my ex's mom was worse, lied under oath to keep my daughter from me. Pure hell.

[@bebecakes5387]

My daughter IS that person. People have NO IDEA!!!

[@innagotavita6117]

Even the dog wants to run away from this negativity

[@mt_gox]

@@michelewandke7282 oh so your daughters caught on to what you were really doing ....gotcha

[@ashleighali6741]

This is better than any Netflix series. Not because she went through this torture but because it’s a cautionary tale of ignoring your gut.

[@joysmall]

I hope that this is way more meaningful than a Netflix show! I think it's very brave of Bethany to do this. It certainly can't be easy for her to relive this. Also, she just lost her mother, too! ❤

[@TheRachag]

She didn’t want to listen to what she was telling herself…. It’s a shame. She knew everything felt wrong but proceeded forward…. Why! Why! Why! It’s like someone who goes into a creepy house that looks like it has ghosts and monsters in there and they still go in. Listen to your gut!

[@Brooke00755]

I agree real life and real issues that no one in the public eye talks about. You may find a few “buy my book” public figures talking about it but not many. What she’s doing is so admirable.

[@LisaKayOGQueen]

This comment! Yesssss!!!!!

[@alyssamazza5946]

Oh my 😢

[@robinjanice3575]

Feeling uncomfortable and unsafe in your own home is the absolute worst feeling. You don’t really understand just how traumatic it is until you live it.

[@Yolduranduran]

I allowed my toxic step daughter and her toxic boyfriend to move in with us so that my grand daughter could be with us and be safe. I felt like we were in danger the entire time but at least my grand daughter was safe in the home with us as well. I pray every day that God keep her safe and the Arc angel Michael protect her. 🙏

[@amymatos8281]

People who treat the mother of a child like this, a good mother, should be locked up. Your honesty is so raw. So sorry what you went through.

[@Angelface11]

Yep

[@againstthepods4316]

this is a complete lie I've always felt great in my home.

[@robinjanice3575]

@@againstthepods4316 where’s the lie? My comment wasn’t referring to your life

[@lauriebarrett2567]

This hurts my heart so bad. I was married 38 years and I was a stay at home wife and mother. I took care of them all until 1 year before he was going to retire. He asked for the divorce so after all of this I had to go back to work. I dated him in High school when we started. I was well groomed. Now I’m 59 and I’m so happy because I am starting a new job for 20 dollars an hour.

[@lightningbug276]

😢

[@mjohnson1741]

Not to be mean but you're part of the reason I never wanted to get married. I grew up in the burbs and witnessed the HELL of horrific marriages all because divorce isn't an option.

[@Lilly-iy3ob]

I hope you got half of his retirement!!!

[@Sherri1971US]

My experience is almost the same 20 years. Took a job $7.00 an hour and work for 30 years thank god my pay was raised every year. I stopped working @74 years during covid. I support my self and my children did very well in college have good jobs. I am not wealthy but I manage to support my self. My ex husband remarried and have 3 other children. We got left out from all his money. The new wife and her children got everything.

[@dollymadeson2151]

@@Sherri1971US why don’t these men get two life insurance policies?? One for each family? Or one for original family and the other family gets different assets. They are so cruel!!

[@stucerocks]

PSTD. 10 years of your life. With you here while you mourn and shed the pain. I’m sorry

[@YoureMyBlueSky2022]

The cruelty shown by Jason toward Cookie was what made me hate him forever. That was unforgiveable. I had also read that he would turn up the TV to the maximum, put the remote in his backpack and leave for work. I also read about the divorce financing, which was insane. HIs delighting in trying to destroy your business was also crazy, because why would you want to destroy the earning power of someone who's providing a nice life for your kid? He and his parents are some sick SOBs, and what they did cannot be undone. That history will stand forever. I don't know how you made it through that Bethenny. I am sure Bryn appreciates all that you did now. Kids are much smarter than adults give them credit for, and they know who the good parent is and who the toxic parent is.

[@sidneymcfadden3857]

And deliberately not flush after taking his dumps.

[@krae7155]

Sickness and evil.

[@SueJohnson2024]

Right!? I’m so curious what Brynn thinks. Maybe she’s too young to comprehend it all. Bethenny must have done a good job of separating her feelings from her ex via encouraging Brynn to have a good relationship with her father? I give her credit.

[@kdescossa]

@@SueJohnson2024her name is BRYN

[@jujujj63]

She had won the lottery with her business and he resented her so much. And then he was going to loose any control of her money. The child was his way to punish Bethany. So evil and criminal. Karmas a bitch JH.

[@nikkibrooke6626]

THIS is what Bethenny is good at, being real and vulnerable. Welcome back Bethenny ❤

[@kwangleason3222]

So true

[@magnoliab928]

Thank you Bethenny for speaking the truth of how heinous his behavior was towards you. Stunning that his parents didn’t advise him on the effect his disgusting actions would have on his daughter, but instead they were complicit. Finally, those 3 are exposed.

[@Shasta_style]

To the commenter(s) yapping already about "his side" ....let me be clear. His "side" is in his court filings and the result of that, is the outcome. Period

[@Hunnie_B]

Exactly!

[@kristinaelizabeth3221]

👏🏻

[@marciamakoviecki3295]

He got a lot of the money and joint custody of Brynn, so what is your point?

[@bydivadream]

the way he leaked to the press that, out of anything to spill about someone, was belitting and mocking Bethenny for reconnecting with Judaism, considering that he was physically leaving feces to scare her away from the marital residence... it's insanity.

[@katiezimpel8775]

He doesn’t have joint custody anymore.

[@dhutch5849]

His parents should be ashamed of themselves 😢. I’m so sorry you went through that❤️

[@Whatsthedeal106]

They are disgusting people and karma is coming!

[@bethknapp4935]

My god. I was crying with you. I have no pity for him at all. He had everything to gain, and you had everything to lose. I remember watching the show after you got married, and your assistants were wonderful, thank god you had them. I am so happy that you survived this with your daughter by your side. She is a beautiful, smart young woman, and that's all you! ❤

[@bethennyfrankel]

Aww, thank you xoxo

[@kathiesullivan2543]

My heart is breaking for you. I’m so glad you’re finally cleansing this horrible 10 year experience of a nightmare out of your system. It will set you free! God bless you. You are stronger and have raised your beautiful daughter with 100% love and integrity.

[@bethennyfrankel]

Aww, thank you!

[@heatherb6797]

This needs to be a Netflix documentary. It’s that insane.

[@DevonRexLady]

1000%

[@i_am_christina_c]

I would watch that!!

[@charlottepeterson3417]

I am just so sorry Bethenny, no one deserves this kind of treatment. You are a loving and kind mother, Brynn and you are together now and no one can take that away from you. Bless you always, hugs

[@bethennyfrankel]

xoxo

[@katiee3842]

His parents are toxic for doing that crap to their granddaughter’s mother… sick. Why were they EVEN there ugh

[@spicyritas4795]

Sounds like they did everything they could to crowd her out. To make her feel alone and isolated, and at the same time to also overwhelm a super independent woman.

[@Lizzie-h3j]

Also Bethenney doesn't come from a traditional "family" so isn't used to that atmosphere especially when the in laws are total co trolling freaks who've raised a vile, abusive narcissist who I am sure targeted Bethenny and thought he'd hit the jackpot but narc masks drop pretty quickly they can't keep up that act for long.

[@magnoliab928]

The grandfather paraded around in his underwear at her home. Unbelievable. His parents are whack jobs. Their son is psycho. Been thru a divorce with a toddler involved, and we both kept our kid’s emotional well being at the forefront, even choosing to live a couple blocks from each other.

[@33479Leigh]

I noticed the tv show his parents were obsessed with Jason . I’m sure them losing their other son , leaving Jason as their only child exacerbated it.

[@vickiebrezee2799]

The grandparents love her too. She was their only grandchild. They had lost a son, and the child was his namesake. It sounds like a tug of war for a child. Sad. I know Bethenny went through a lot. She was miserable.

[@missychrissssy]

Having gone through a 17 year custody battle with a sociopath- I can relate to every second of your story. People can’t understand the insidiousness of every millimeter of your life being controlled because they leverage your child on you, completely removing your ability to parent , make up false allegations if you’re not perfect, and they say it to a court - then you have to spend months disproving it all. I’m telling you it’s a fucking hell hole where you’re never “allowed” to be happy. Thank you so much for doing this series- I feel like I finally found another parent who understands. Thank you ❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@michellethelightworker5271]

😮❤❤❤🙏🙏🙏YOU ARE A WARRIOR OF EPIC PROPORTIONS ‼️‼️🦾🦾🦾🦾🦾❤❤❤

[@bethennyfrankel]

Glad you enjoyed it! Share with other women ❤

[@katealison6087]

@@bethennyfrankel I wouldn't say she 'enjoyed' it per se, she related heavily.

[@kevinmassetti]

That’s why I had my child with a donor! As a child of divorce myself and seeing awful custody battles ensuing with my younger half brother/ I never wanted another person to be able to do that do me and my child.

[@xxoo8149]

The word insidious is an important word in describing these experiences. It's spot on.

[@oscarsmom9733]

I honestly don’t have words. The pain that you are emoting as you’re telling the story is palpable. I’m so grateful you survived, and I’m even more grateful that you are making the sacrifice to save others. ❤

[@bethennyfrankel]

Keep listening! Spread the word.

[@marlynnek6449]

I've been waiting a decade to hear this tea

[@Bella-ht5jb9he3z]

Me to.

[@kwangleason3222]

Omg same here

[@bethennyfrankel]

Keep listening!

[@LisaKayOGQueen]

Same!

[@patleslie6878]

OMG, the way you can tell a story is like nothing and nobody I’ve ever seen or experienced being around. How you stay on track and end up connecting the circle in the end is amazing. And I can actually follow it. And I can visualize what you are saying, and where you are taking us with only your words and emotions. Brin is a lucky girl to have you as her mother.

[@joysmall]

I'm still so impressed that Bethany is brave enough and willing to put this personal nightmare she has lived through out for us to watch. I appreciate this very much. However, remember, we're not entitled to this from her. This really is reality! This is something she never had to share publicly at all. Hopefully, we will learn from her story and it won't just serve as entertainment for people to consume. Thanks Bethany 😊. I hope that you are doing better since the loss of your mother. I hope that reliving this divorce nightmare is healing for you ❤

[@aurorajackson1580]

I love and support you with all my heart ❤

[@kdescossa]

Extra $ for the sobbing lol

[@bethennyfrankel]

Aww, thank you xoxo

[@StephaniRoberts]

👆🏼👆🏼This!!! Well said. I’m grateful she’s sharing but totally understand if she needs to take a break or stop. It’s her life and incredibly emotionally draining to relive the horror of it all. So glad she can end the recording and go snuggle with Bryn!!! 🌞🎊💃

[@joysmall]

@bethennyfrankel there's just no one I have enjoyed more on their journey than you, Bethany! I discovered you on RHONY, and I loved your quick wit and joyful spirit in the midst of your initial struggle to get your business off of the ground. Then Jill became a deep cut to you personally and publicly. Your marriage and divorce from hell. Your tenacity and smarts got you opportunities, and you took those opportunities and ran with them! In spite of so many obstacles, you kept going. I still love your quick wit and sense of humor. I admire your determination to be a great mother and businesswoman. You are a WINNER 🏆! Thanks for sharing who you are and what you do. You're remarkable 🌟 ❤️

[@donnabramante2419]

I will NEVER get married again. I learned the hard way...Thank you for your truth and knowledge!

[@spicyritas4795]

No partnership either? Asking sincerely not judging or baiting.

[@maryaroy208]

Same. I will never allow another man in my home or To get close enough to me to ever think they’re in charge of anything again.

[@maryaroy208]

@@spicyritas4795yeah no partnership. Nothing. That’s me. Not sure on the other commenter and I know it wasn’t directed at me.

[@spicyritas4795]

@@maryaroy208 I get it. I’d rather be “alone” with my peace of mind than be with someone and miserable. The reason I put the word alone in quotations is because in my book being single doesn’t necessarily mean alone.

[@maryaroy208]

@@spicyritas4795 facts! Good call out. I have my kids. I have my friends. I have my pets. Thank god I still have my mom though she is approaching 80. Alone is not equal to isolation.

[@goodseedsown]

I call it "The Inner Check." I get a check in my spirit when something is wrong. For me, it's the Holy Spirit. He's never, ever, ever, ever wrong. Ever. I have paid dearly when I've ignored "The Check." Two divorces. Time. Career. Years. But, God is a Restorer. He's a Redeemer. He's a Restitutioner. He's a good, good Father. I thank God for His restorative mercy and grace. I thank God for Bethenny's willingness to mention it all. Her revealing how the divorce sausage is made is an invaluable education about the consequences of ignoring "The Check." Blessings, B. ❤️

[@Alongebaby]

❤❤❤❤

[@Catfiend83]

THIS 🙌🏻🔥🔥🔥

[@tracey6768]

❤❤❤ I can agree with that

[@sclose3418]

TOTALLY agree!

[@ashleywoods6201]

God isn't real lmfao

[@pages7]

Thank you, Bethenny. You’ve been through hell, and you’re still willing to share so you can help others. I’ve watched you from the beginning, and just have to say how much I admire your strength, your spirit, your determination and your commitment to make sure your daughter has a stable and loving environment, that you, her mother, have provided. Kudos.

[@bethennyfrankel]

❤❤❤

[@redselig]

I’m not a hugger, but I just want to give you a hug. You are a champion for getting through this.

[@jeannebrassil9288]

Love you ❤im not a hugger but that means more than a fake one😘

[@bethennyfrankel]

xoxo

[@sarahkapustic1881]

You just gotta turn this into a book if you’re already not. ❤❤❤

[@persiamotorman]

According to Carl Jung, the archetype of the home stands for the innermost part of ourselves. So to let a harmful person into our home with us, is really the most vulnerable you can feel.

[@Findingtruth569]

2 years

[@Angelface11]

Yeah I've been there It feels like being with a kidnapper because sometimes they won't leave and they threaten you so when there's abuse and it's not a home that's under their name but they threaten you and there's legal things involved it is much like being with a kidnapper. When you're with a narcissist where you have to be careful what you say careful what you do because many of them can turn out to be violent and dangerous so exactly like being with a kidnapper

[@persiamotorman]

@@Angelface11 I had gotten mixed up with a Sociopath and I described the whole experience as being kidnapped like you described it. It didn't help that the police helped him as much as possible and disregarded everything I said.

[@persiamotorman]

@@Angelface11 I think you were with a malignant narcissist or a sociopath. There's a very fine line, and then of course there's so many ways to classify these types. I refer to them collectively as Egopaths.

[@SS-ge2gs]

Yes!!!. There is something demonic about possessing a home like that.

[@sherri9187]

Can we just talk about how authentic and brave you are and courageous to share your story?! Your sharing has already started to change the lives of so many people in need. Truly amazing work you are doing here and we are so proud of you for your perseverance and strength. Thank you!

[@bethennyfrankel]

❤❤❤

[@ausflygirl3430]

Applaud your bravery and self-awareness, Ms B. When in doubt, always say less in answer to your question. Must protect Brynn. You've been through alot and have survived alot. I know your next chapter will be so much better and helping others through a heavy, challenging time in life will help many and earn your angel wings.

[@loseit8554]

Thanks Bethenny for sharing this journey. I read the description and noted you chose to omit information. I understand there are many parties involved and you have a child. But man do I wish you were able to tell your full truth. You have earned that right tenfold. Much love and respect to you always.

[@debradebenedetto1080]

An abuser does this in a divorce. I went through a similar divorce. It is a nightmare. I am so sorry Bethanny. You are such a great Mom!❤️🥲

[@Newtonwilson-yw4kg]

Perfect marriages or relationships aren't real; they're all unique. What makes one person happy might not make another person happy. But I've discovered that there's always a solution to every problem. Five years ago, my wife and I were almost divorcing because of issues in our marriage, but we managed to work through them. It was a tough time, but we came out stronger.

[@oglaskubuot]

I really understand the significance of your words, and I genuinely want to find happiness too. I have a partner, and even though we're not together right now, I can't imagine life without her; my love for her is strong. I miss her a lot, and I'm fully committed to bringing her back. We've explored different ways, like therapy, to mend things.

[@Newtonwilson-yw4kg]

Letting someone you deeply care for go is always difficult, but in my scenario, I was fortunate to have the counsel of a spiritual mentor who preserved the unity of my marriage. Her name is Suzanne Ann Walters.

[@oglaskubuot]

Thank you for this direction. I'll swiftly seek her out online. I appreciate it. I'm hopeful that following this course of action will yield results for me as well; her absence weighs heavily on my heart.

[@Newtonwilson-yw4kg]

You are Welcome

[@HollyHolland-t7p]

I found that a private investigator was hired to follow me. I’m so glad you made it out with your beautiful B.❤

[@elizabethgulley7044]

I am so sorry. Watching you cry, after all these years. Heartbreaking. I went through a lot of this. A 9 year divorce I went through and it was hell.

[@mdl8210]

Exactly. This happens everyday, everywhere. Bethany was one of the lucky ones who had millions of dollars to higher high priced attorneys to fight for her. I would have given him that apartment so damn fast and be done with it. No amount of money is worth that torture, especially when you have millions more. Is it fair, absolutely not, but it would have cut through years of this hell. No one wins in these situations, especially the kids. I hope you are doing better after your divorce.

[@lucimich0224]

I can’t even imagine experiencing this. You are clearly traumatized with ptsd from this. You are an amazing mom and amazing mom’s will do anything for their child even if it means being tortured to be there for them. Thank you for sharing this to help other women. I saw how your dog wanted you to pick him up to console you. They know. It sickened me to hear about Cookie. I’m so sad for you 😢

[@marciamakoviecki3295]

Why did she leave her dog?

[@Bella-ht5jb9he3z]

​@@marciamakoviecki3295She didn't leave her dog. When she was at work he would take Cookie and hide her and not tell her where she was. Then she got the locks for her office and her assistant had the dog with her. When she moved she took the dog with her.

[@bethennyfrankel]

So important to share with other women. Keep listening, spread the word!

[@katealison6087]

@@marciamakoviecki3295 how is that relevant?

[@ellegraham8559]

Please don't ever feel you have to apologize for how you're feeling!! I'm watching, feeling how I wish I could've taken away some of your pain!!❤❤❤

[@bethennyfrankel]

❤❤❤

[@dorothybarnes518]

It's never about the law in family court. It's about who can tell the best story. So glad you could finally take the reins because no attorney knows your case as well as you. Please keep sharing. This will help save many children from a very broken and often corrupt legal system.

[@bethennyfrankel]

Keep listening ❤

[@possible1111]

Those parents are disgusting! The audacity to not read the room and respect your time with Brynn is beyond me.

[@SerendipityTravels]

I am disgusted at the mother, as a women and a mother herself she is going to a special place when the reaper knocks on her door!

[@kimsorber9675]

Looking back i think he wanted brynn to make up for loss of brother and gram wanted to raise baby and bethany gone. Thought it was weird she was named after uncle

[@supernova19805]

I am disgusted too. Shame on them! To not let the mother have her alone time, with her child, really pisses me off. So manipulative and conniving. I guess, he learned well, from his parents...

[@epochepoch3268]

Why are you doing this? I think you need to use this platform for another therapy for yourself. Bizarre

[@Kittiesdawn]

It wasn’t that they couldn’t read the room….this was part of a systematic terrorising, done in the full knowledge of and with the intent to hurt Bethenny I believe.

[@kathleensullivan9592]

I just won my criminal case including a Guinther hearing and its been 2.5 years. I am still in the divorce. He has nothing and he is trying take what money I have. Bethenny, we need to clean up the path and teach women how to navigate, testify and advocate for themselves.

[@actuallowroller]

It truly breaks my heart hearing the absolute torment you went through. You sharing your story will prevent others from having to go through this. Sending you so much positivity and serenity.

[@bethennyfrankel]

So important to share with other women. Keep listening, spread the word!

[@deannatalley-wd2ro]

I just want to say, this is no exaggeration. In fact, it can be all of this and even worse. Divorce is not for the faint of heart. Thank you for sharing your story. Love you, always

[@devinmacrae4183]

I remember a therapist telling me it would take a couple years to get over the divorce. Two years?! I don't think a person every truly gets over a divorce.

[@SidnacGlitz]

Never clicked on a video notification so fast.

[@carlypastore]

Same! I rushed to finish all of my household chores in a scrappy 15 minutes so I could sit down and focus on this podcast to give it my full attention

[@kwangleason3222]

Right !

[@bethennyfrankel]

Hope you enjoyed it!

[@rosemarywellner3273]

Thank you so much for opening up to your audience the way you have! You're so brave and honest, and so many of us can really relate. From your podcast/videos about divorce to generational trauma. It's as if we're all going through a healing journey together! On top of that, you make me laugh with your TikTok or Instagram updates, and so it's truly a joy to be a follower! ❤

[@tracycarroll5429]

Bless you Bethenny! You were a champion through this not only for your daughter but FOR YOU!! Watching this episode, you can finally and freely express your emotions. You have the support of thousands and thousands of people. We are all proud of you!

[@bethennyfrankel]

❤❤❤

[@barbaramiller349]

This breaks my heart. I’m so very sorry you had to go through this and so sorry Brynn had to go through this too. Just heartbreaking💔 I’m so very sorry for your pain. I’m so glad you made it through this and that you have your daughter and she knows how much you love her. ❤ You are so strong. You survived. Give yourself credit. You are amazing. ❤️

[@bethennyfrankel]

Thanks for watching! Keep listening ❤

[@caitlinwilliamson7938]

It’s not surprising the grandparents were that twisted when their son was so horrendous. Zero accountability or bigger picture of letting your daughter not feel pulled in so many directions. I have been a nanny with my Boss for seven years and I met her in the middle of a HORRIBLE divorce and custody battle/ she’s always said I’ll never understand the magnitude of being there for both her kids and her but after watching this I was so emotional just knowing what it meant to her 😭❤️

[@LoriLane-434]

What a nightmare, Bethany. I'm so sorry you had to go through this. I hope you're getting help to process the trauma it caused you. On a positive note, you will now have a superpower that will detect narcissists from a mile away. Thanks for sharing your experience with us.

[@bethennyfrankel]

Thanks for watching!

[@oceanmcewen]

Last summer I found out my partner and daughter’s father had been hiding the fact that he had another child. I found out by a $20,000 bill for child support in arrears that came to our house. His mom knew for quite some time and had been setting up attorney meetings in her office to try to help him get the child support amount reduced. She was also helping him hide all his paperwork so I wouldn’t see it. To this day he has not tried to meet the other child, who is now six. Thank you for speaking your truth and giving real advice, it has helped me so much. Please send prayers for my very young daughter and myself for protection, we have such a daunting long road ahead of us. He is fighting for 50/50 custody of our baby to punish me after we escaped our home and his horrible emotional and financial abuse 😞❤️

[@barbaraspector6689]

A child without marriage is a problem.

[@aliciamramirez]

That must’ve been so so difficult for you. Thank you for being so strong and have the courage to share with us. We love you ❤

[@bethennyfrankel]

Thanks for watching!

[@SS-ge2gs]

You would mention torture on RHOBH and in time your podcast, and outside of physical abuse I couldn’t wrap my brain about what that would entail. This is probably one of the most disturbing things I’ve heard. I’m so glad you’re on the other side, and I hope sharing and helping is part of the healing.

[@MsSkoczen]

Thank you for sharing your story! I think this will help alot of people.

[@bethennyfrankel]

Thank you for watching! Share with other women ❤

[@kathyifft9835]

I am so sorry for all you’ve been through. I saw a problem with him and his parents early on in your marriage. He treated them better than you. Parents way too involved in their grown sons life. Him insisting you visit them every month in PA. He was a cruel man. A spoiled brat. May God be with you and your precious Daughter. ❤️

[@Jules-cg3tf]

Every weekend actually. Bizarre!

[@AnnaEBell]

As hard as this is to share your horrible experience and reliving this traumatic time, thank you it is helpful to someone that may be going through a divorce especially when a child is involved. 😢

[@LaDeee57]

Bethenny, I left my husband 25 years ago and he still controls the nasty narrative of who he sees me to be. His ego has never adjusted to the fact that I just didn't love him anymore. He's created chaos in my life and in my children's lives. My beautiful daughter is betwixt and between, not understanding the truth of his anger. Daughters and daddies - it's a tough one!

[@upmayo9741]

When the "charm" goes away and reality hits, like a sledgehammer. To quote the song, "You've got to search for the hero inside yourself." You're a winner Bethenny!

[@123Annie]

I'm soo sorry Bethenny for all you went through--and am so thankful it's behind you now. You are such a survivor and did the best you could with the ex's parents living in your apt too--I can't even imagine how you suffered. Bless you. ❤

[@ellycyr8385]

This is breaking my heart! My marriage and divorce were rough, but not nearly as horrible as yours! I pray that you. An find some peace and healing by sharing your story, Bethany! You are much stronger than you realize!

[@cyndimanka]

Imagine people going through this with no money. You’re blessed. I know it’s hard to see the blessings through all this. So stressful. I can’t imagine. I had a bad enough time but my ex moved away. He’s had virtually nothing to do with his two kids in over 40 years. My husband is the only father they ever had. They adore him.

[@bsk6707]

Seen many women in the 60s go.thru this no rights no credit just grit ..nasty nasty times. Don't lose knowledge of why women need the human rights. Look at Jer a woman high profile with means tortured by the system.

[@heathertowne7709]

​@@bsk6707Great point and currently every women in America could possibly lose their rights to equality as a human. Scary times we are living in.

[@kristypowell661]

I cried watching this, the pain in your voice still breaks my heart. How you kept everything together, the talk show, then housewives.. Thank you for sharing this, showing your resilience and helping other know that they aren't alone during these times

[@bethennyfrankel]

Thank you for listening ❤

[@gigimac8459]

Bethenny, thank you for your courage in sharing this horrible experience. This is enough to give you PTSD! I'm so deeply sorry you had to go through this. It's unfathomable!

[@bethennyfrankel]

❤❤❤

[@LauraSparkles_]

So sorry you went through this. My heart goes out to you and I pray that this series helps you process all of this and find even more peace in your life now. 🕊️

[@bethennyfrankel]

❤❤❤

[@alpalchlopo]

I can’t believe what she went through. Geeez those grandparents knew exactly what they were doing I have no words.

[@carlypastore]

I hope this podcast series generates enough views to end up paying Bethany back all of the legal fees that the Divorce cost her- plus damages…. It might take a couple years because I imagine that would be A LOT of views…. BUT I am so grateful for Bethenny's bravery and grit to fight through this and then talk about it… THANK YOU! 💕

[@shannabrown9559]

I agree 1000%!

[@bethennyfrankel]

Thanks for watching! Share with other women ❤

[@carlypastore]

On it 💕

[@susanshofer2114]

You are under siege in these kind of crazy divorces. I see it every day in my work as a Divorce Consultant/Coach. I also lived it. My ex set my house on fire, put listening devices in my house, tracking devices on my car, took one of the kids and kept the child from me for months, and then dragged my child in court five times!!!!! . The list goes on and on and on...................... Each day was a new surprise. The Toture Den is putting it mildly.

[@bethennyfrankel]

xoxo

[@StephaniRoberts]

Man, I so remember the first years after I left and dealt with crappy confusing logistics and trying to keep my kids stable in the middle of what felt like a tug of war even after everything was settled. It was a war for their little hearts and minds. I feel your pain…and now a decade later deep in the long term effects of post emotional abuse and control-the damage to children is beyond words. Doing everything to keep my oldest daughter alive. 💔 Thank you for shedding light on this insidious scenario. Deeply grateful to you B. 🙏🏼🙏🏼

[@bethennyfrankel]

Thanks for watching! Keep listening ❤

[@trishamsutton]

I'm 2 years into a nightmare divorce. His parents suffocated me too. Hearing what your exes parents did makes me irate because I lived it too. I am in a high asset divorce with a man who is in a powerful position, but I never feared him once and I have the best attorney ever.

[@texascountry7663]

He was/is a monster!! So sorry for all you went through. He wanted money and went to extremes to try to destroy your very mental health. The nightmare is over, may you finally gain peace .

[@Lizzie-h3j]

I think he watched her on RHONY and saw her as a meal ticket and targeted her. He's a pos and so are his parents.

[@Bella-ht5jb9he3z]

​@@Lizzie-h3jI agree with you. The mom pretending she still was a notary to get paper's signed is unbelievable. Bethenny should have got a restraining order against them to. I guess she didn't because of Bryn. Jason even stalked her BF Dennis.

[@Laylaq22]

Mmm exactly the same as Wendy Williams ex husband!😢

[@girlloveshemp642]

Can’t wait. This has been a very interesting series. You’re an admirable person. You overcame a lot and made a successful life for yourself. It’s a shame that you a leach stuck to you for so long. Congrats to you for all of your accomplishments!

[@bethennyfrankel]

Thanks for watching xoxo

[@SerendipityTravels]

I am crying with you - wish I could hug you.

[@pomegranateemporium]

For anyone that has snide remarks to make, this coming from a daughter of a single mother who also had to battle alone in the courts, the trauma is real. Bethenny being vulnerable & open is amazing because it will allow people who are in the same situation to understand it can happen to anyone & its not their fault. The amount of gaslighting and constant torture no matter how "trivial" the actions of torture are, can be unbearable for one human being. And that's how it was for my mother, my father isolated my mother from her family for 13 years, no friends, no money, no nothing & my mother figured it out by *herself.* As an adult myself now the amount of respect I have for my mother, how she handled it alone, whilst not once saying anything bad about my father quite the opposite tried to resolve issues for me, I will forever be her protector now. I see so much of my mothers story in Bethenny's & its important for women fighting in situations like this to fully understand what they are up against. Please don't be so low as to mock another humans trauma. Be better.

[@bethennyfrankel]

Thank you for listening

[@pomegranateemporium]

@bethennyfrankel of course, thank you for sharing your story & trying to help, from one stranger to another I'm proud of you. Btw, when a child understands what their mother has done for them - at whatever age that might be, there's a bond that's made that will never break, trust me 🫶🏽

[@thepinktub]

WOW 🤯!!! All I can say is that it was/is GOD 🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾 who brought you through it!!! Bless you my Queen 👑 and much RESPECT ✊🏾 🫶🏾

[@monicat.4880]

YOU ARE A SURVIVOR AND MORESO, A THRIVER. REMEMBER, PRESSURE MAKES DIAMONDS, SO I LIKE TO THINK YOU HAVE YOUR MOST PRECIOUS DIAMOND, BRYNN.❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@michellethelightworker5271]

👏👏👏🦾EEEEEXAAAAACTLY!!!❤❤❤

[@bethennyfrankel]

Love that ❤

[@margaretbradley6653]

Oh Bethany, seeing you cry so much breaks my heart. I don't know what to say. I'm so sorry for the loss of your mother, and the torture of your divorce. Stay strong.

[@bethennyfrankel]

xoxo

[@DUFFYSaraxian]

So sorry Bethenny. These details are horrific.

[@robinhicks9401]

Oh my Gosh seeing how much pain you’re in I couldn’t ever imagine. You should be so proud how far you’ve come. And you and your daughter seem to be so close

[@bethennyfrankel]

❤❤❤

[@deelite5176]

Narcissistic people hate to lose at all cost. They will drag anyone down, and you’ll see also that the parents of narcissistic children, even though they may not be narcissistic, are afraid of their own child. I know firsthand my stepson is narcissistic and now has three kids of his own. it’s been an uphill battle. Bethany, thank you so much for sharing. I’m sorry for you and Brynn having to go thru what you have neen thru.

[@loretta7851]

I’m so sorry for all you went through. My poor mother blamed my in-laws for giving me my thyroid problem. They caused so much stress on me. They lived with me. They moved from India. They caused a nightmare in my house and my narcissist husband backed them up for years. I’m glad they’re resting in peace now because they made my life a living hell, thank you for telling your story no matter how many parts it takes if this is healing for you and do it you were helping so many

[@bethennyfrankel]

So important to share with other women. Keep listening, spread the word!

[@kdescossa]

What a nightmare. Seems like Bryn had a rough go of it but she’s a very well balanced solid little personality from day one.

[@lb8141]

Bethenny I am truly sorry that all this horror happened to you and Brynn. I am so glad you got through to the other side and you don't ever have to deal with those ghouls ever again. Thank you for sharing your story with us.

[@bethennyfrankel]

Thanks for watching!

[@Charlene664]

Cannot wait, this is so relevant to me right now. Thank you!

[@bethennyfrankel]

Thanks for watching!

[@shameemhinds9233]

I’m so sorry you suffered for so long. Thank you always for telling it like it is and being so brave. You’ve always been my hero for being 100% you with No apologies. Your story is unbelievable and so extreme, but it shows people how serious marriage is and how serious it is to ignore the warning signs as well as our own intuition. Well said. Marriage is a contract. Be sure and be prepared. Bravo Bethany.

[@KM-fv8kv]

The parents being that complicit is deeply disturbing. They lost their own child and the only focus was filling that void.

[@southern...8163]

Dearest Bethany, bless you, you survived and showed your daughter how to live and love ❤️

[@kerrydonovan8345]

You have NEEDED TO TELL THIS JOURNEY for years and I am heartbroken for the years of mental torture. You are beyond strong! 🙏🏻

[@kerricarpenter5110]

I am so sorry you and your daughter were put through that torture....you obviously did something good because Brynn seems, on video, like a good person.

[@odikoyote8763]

It takes such power to be this earnest. Such an incredibly strong person. The brave are rewarded with peace ❤

[@bethennyfrankel]

❤❤❤

[@jenniferjohnston4403]

Toxic ex’s will target everything you love. All the misery they put you through is intentional.

[@kathleenliakos4866]

I just want to give you a big hug, B. You’re a warrior! ❤️

[@Daisy_Wilde_REI]

Love to you ❤ We are all rooting for you from afar. Know that.

[@bethennyfrankel]

❤❤❤

[@roselacerda7080]

How his parents participated on this crazy abuse..incredible 🙄😳😔

[@kimsorber9675]

I think they wanted brynn to make up for the son they lost thats why brynn was name after him.

[@Mindyobiz-fy7ef]

They are what he is. They enable it.

[@marielfernandez4471]

He is who he is because of his parents !! So I’m not super surprised they were willing to participate in the insanity zzz

[@Angelface11]

Narcs usually have supporters close which sadly is often parents.

[@carrieodonnell3643]

They would benefit from his financial gains.

[@borikaprce3693]

can you imagine a situation similar to yours (it can't be the same but the pain can be), in a country that is falling apart, in a country where war is raging .. plus I haven't seen my child for almost 3 years.. in the end, my child is with me, the trial was in a third country, the ex-husband lost both custody and PARENTHOOD, today I am a grandmother and I greet you from Norway. my fight for a child lasted about 7 years. everything happened about thirty years ago. we are the strongest women in the universe.

[@jorden7994]

I'm so happy you made this series. So many people will be able to relate to you.

[@bethennyfrankel]

Keep listening ❤

[@Elissa66]

It’s insane to think anyone who claimed to once Love someone could torture their ex and mother of their child like this. And for what? I’ve never been married, but I’ve unfortunately survived narcissists and sociopaths. These people are truly sick in the head.

[@marciamakoviecki3295]

Takes two to tango

[@Elissa66]

@@marciamakoviecki3295 Way to victim blame.

[@kdescossa]

Common practise happens every day

[@krae7155]

I hope you figure out why you are attracted to narcs and socios. I grew up in that toxicity… one of each. Married my husband who also grew up with narcs… I guess that was my comfort zone. Sadly. Both families destroyed what I thought we were all taught family is supposed to be … boy was I naive. Best to be out of the toxicity.

[@seeingeyesseelies9545]

​@@krae7155 Narcissists and sociopaths prey on people with SLDD Self Love Deficit Disorder. It's not selfish to love yourself and it's never too late to start.

[@divasdelite2000]

Your testimony is so raw, emotional, paintful and so honest. I hate that you've been put through this, but know this - you are loved and supported. You are an inspiration to many and the knowledge you have dropped about your experience will help so many others in terms of their own challenges and journeys.

[@bethennyfrankel]

So important to share with other women. Keep listening, spread the word!

[@noname-ci5sb]

Bethany, my heart is breaking for you. Hearing you talk through this pain and all that you have survived makes me want to give you a hug!!! YOU are an incredible mama!! I hope you have a true support system around you of friends that remind you of the strength you have within.

[@courtneyg678]

THIS IS WHY B IS THAT WOMAN. she did the damn thing. all of it. all of the time. she’s one helluva woman to look up to!💚

[@bethennyfrankel]

❤❤❤

[@lisathomas6724]

I went through something similar in 1987. Took 2 1/2 years to get my divorce in Florida. Similar tactics were played out in my case but, on a smaller scale. My ex’s parents had money, I did not. It is a torture chamber you think you’re never getting out of. My daughter is now 40 years old. She’s a very successful woman but, has never wanted children. At 62 years old I still cry when I think 0f the horror we went through and how unnecessary it all was. What you’re doing is truthful, raw and so needed for all women to hear. Thank you Bethenny!

[@starry0202]

My divorce took 3 years and then another 6 years of hell where me and my kids suffered under 50/50 custody and I spent those 6 years turning the tables to finally get full custody. It was torture for 9 years and I’m still dealing with tactics from my ex to make my life hard. My attorneys said the same thing that they could not believe how difficult my case had become because my ex was absolutely impossible. thank god my kids are older cause when they were little and all this was going on it was a nightmare on steroids. Needless to say I have PTSD from living in a war zone for 9 years. me and my kids love our home because it is a safe cocoon for us. my gawd I wouldn’t wish that time in my life on my worst enemy. We were all cheated out of living a normal life like everyone else. No one knew the absolute hell we endured day in and day out and it’s a hell that only a narcissist can deliver.

[@yolandaramos3761]

You are so brave and strong to talk about it … we are proud of you. This is also part of your continued healing

[@bethennyfrankel]

❤❤❤

[@chadkosakowski3327]

I’m 53 and I’ve learned many things one very thing every time I’ve gone against my initial gut feelings it doesn’t turn out right!

[@LeslieBodge]

OMG my heart is breaking for you, I’m so sorry you had to go through this! It just shows how strong you are to survive that, BStrong has so much meaning!

[@bethennyfrankel]

❤

[@vquient21]

I’m so glad you have your daughter and that you’re extremely close!!!

[@bethennyfrankel]

Me too!!

[@tammieparrishmiller3669]

You are a strong, smart, and beautiful human! Your daughter will remember when she is an adult, looking back, who was really there for her and what their intentions were during those years. I will never forget the day I told my mother that I knew she was the one doing the work and all the drama my father caused. She burst into tears and just grabbed me hugged me and thanked me. She didn't know if she would ever hear those words. I'm so glad I had the wherewithal to say it! Your daughter knows! You did a wonderful job of keeping it together for her! God bless you!