Lala Kent From ‘Vanderpump Rules’ Makes a Stunning Announcement on Instagram

Lala Kent from Vanderpump Rules recently suffered the devastation of losing her father. She is often seen struggling with her father’s death on the show and continues to be rooted in her grief today.

Most recently she appeared on Hollywood Medium with Tyler Henry. Henry connected with Kent about her future as a mother. Plus he managed to make a connection with Kent’s father. The episode was very emotional, not only for Kent but also for her mother and two brothers who were sitting off camera.

She became very emotional on her Instagram story and said her journey helped her to realize one challenge she needed to conquer. What did she reveal during her Instagram story?

She still really misses her father

While speaking to the camera, Kent said that she was still in pain and felt an enormous loss. “I feel very, very blessed as I think back on my time with him,” Kent says. “And there’s no regrets. That man was my f**king soldier. My rock star. My cheerleader.”

“Even though I feel like half of me is just gone,” she continues through her tears. “I know he’s looking at me. And I know he’s f**king proud. I know he laughs at my jokes, even when I’m inappropriate.”

She adds that she is extremely grateful he was her dad. “The day that he passed, the world truly lost an epic human being,” Kent says.

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Tonight you will see a small part of the pain I feel since my dad passed away. I think about him every minute of everyday. I cry often. I still call his phone and leave a message. I do whatever I possibly can to feel peaceful. There is so much that I want to tell him. And even tho I know he sees me and I know he is close, the selfish part of me wants to scream and yell and say that’s not good enough. I want to see his face. I want to hear his voice. I know tonight’s episode may get more attention for my “break up” with Rand, rather than how I am dealing with the death of my father. But it’s important for me to tell anyone who is going through such devastation, this- you are not alone. Your pain is real and it is foreign. You are not judged for how you choose to seek comfort. I’ve learned that the passing of my dad will never be something that gets easier with time. My heart will never be whole again. My life will always feel emptier than before- but each day I will find new ways to cope a little better. I’ve questioned my beliefs often. I believe there is a higher power looking after me for the mere fact that I’m still breathing after such great loss. #PumpRules airs tonight at 9/8c.

A post shared by Give Them Lala (@lalakent) on Feb 25, 2019 at 6:52pm PST

Kent also makes this stunning announcement

Kent started her Instagram story saying that she was feeling inspired. “I have a heart that is very full right now,” she says. “I know I’ve spoken with you guys before about my struggle with alcohol. Five months ago, I came to the realization that I am an alcoholic.”

She continues by saying she is now a friend of Bill W. “You will never know how much this program means to me. Has given me new life. I will never, ever preach to anybody. I’ll only speak from my own experiences. I encourage everyone to live their best life.”

Kent adds that she used to say if you don’t have to be sober, she wouldn’t recommend it. “But me as someone who does need to be sober,” she says. “Being in my right frame of mind, every single day is truly incredible. When I’m having the roughest day I could possibly have, I know I can see that light.”

Sobriety is helping her through grief

While many people may turn to substances to numb the pain from grief, Kent says being sober gives her strength. “The program has allowed me to sit down and remember my dad in a clearer frame of mind,” she says. “And remember what he brought to my life.” She recounts the strength and integrity that her father (and mother) demonstrated too.

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You light my soul on fire, pick me up when I fall down, and tie my shoes when I’m trippin. Happy Valentine’s Day to my valentine for life. @randallemmettfilms

A post shared by Give Them Lala (@lalakent) on Feb 14, 2019 at 9:57am PST

“For anyone who has lost someone whether it was yesterday or 20 years ago, you mourn that baby however you f**king need to mourn it,” she adds. “You kick, you scream…you know what? I’ve got your back.”

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