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Jackie Goldschneider opens up about battling eating disorder, 'RHONJ' fans laud her bravery

When Jackie realized that her kids were observing her eating behavior, the housewife broke down and began feeling guilty

The ladies on 'Real Housewives of New Jersey' are really committed to showcasing their unfiltered life to the world, which explains why Jackie Goldschneider finally mustered the courage to admit that she not only has an eating disorder but also her constant battle with it. Even though the housewife hinted at her tryst with food in the past and her fear of gaining weight, the housewife led everyone to believe that she had her issues under control, until the recently aired episode where she admitted that she was not only still struggling with her disorder but also was ready to seek the help she needed.

Jackie sat down with her husband Evan Goldschneider and recounted how once she fainted while she was out with him. She then confessed that she hadn't eaten that whole day which was why she fainted. The housewife then revealed that she was afraid of relapsing and explained how she was scared of eating food because she didn't want to gain weight, and this left her feeling hungry and tired all the time. Evan shocked Jackie when he told her that their kids began noticing her struggle with eating and reportedly asked him why she ate so little or eats the same thing every night. When Jackie realized that her kids were observing her eating behavior, the housewife broke down and began feeling guilty for giving her kids the impression that her behavior was acceptable.

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Evan patiently heard out Jackie and then suggested she seek professional help, Jackie agreed to his suggestion. Several fans took to Twitter to praise Jackie for opening up about her eating disorder on tv. A fan tweeted, "I appreciate Jackie telling her story because I truly don’t understand eating disorders and it’s giving me an education on it #RHONJ." Another fan wrote, "Jackie’s story is so important. So many of us can relate to this.. it’s so scary. She’s so brave for showing all of this #RHONJ." "I think so many viewers speculated that Jackie was still battling with issues surrounding her eating disorder, but to hear her in her own words acknowledge that recover is never ending is heartbreaking #RHONJ," added a fan. "Jackie just admitted to something that most women struggle with. I commend Jackie, cause this conversation surrounding food is WAY overdue #RHONJ," seconded a fan.

Fans also praised Evan for being a very supportive husband. A fan shared, "Evan is so sweet and supportive. This is the first time we’ve heard Jackie admit she’s struggling with her eating again. I’m pretty sure we all noticed (cast and audience). Last season she was in denial. I love the growth and transparency. #RHONJ." Another fan expressed, "#RHONJ. Omg. I wish I had an Evan in my life!!! He can be so patient and understanding!" "My heart broke for @JGSchneid. Evan is such a good husband! #RHONJ," echoed a fan. "The fact that Evan sat and listened to hear Jackie, understood her place of hurt, recommended therapy as next steps and comforted her… a man #RHONJ," pointed out a fan.

'Real Housewives of New Jersey' Season 12 airs every Tuesday at 8/7c on Bravo.

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