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This interview has been edited and condensed for clarity.
This year just seemed like the right year to do it, to pull the plug.
At some point during the reunion, or right after the reunion, I really thought about it.
It was just a personal choice.
It was time to get Porsha off of those cameras for a little while.
There were some that could have ended with me saying, This is a bit too much!
So no, not necessarily.
I had been on the show since I was 30 years old.
I was very young.
Im built with thick skin when it comes to most of the women on the show, anyway.
No, that didnt play a part in the decision to leave.
The decision was made prior to even meeting [Simon] in that way.
I think it speaks to the impact that I had on the show.
Im probably still going to be a topic of discussion for a while.
Thats how it is when youve had relationships with people for so long.
I had always made decisions for myself in somebody elses plan.
If someone wanted to be with me, unfortunately, that was something theyd have to agree to.
Now, I want everybody to be completely honest.
Lets talk about where we are right now in terms of blending our family.
I really gave them the nod to be themselves.
What we ended up with is probably one of the realest family shows you have ever seen on television.
Did he tell you he was going to do that?Lord!
No, he didnt, actually!
If Im remembering correctly, I came into that reunion with no support.
There I was, all alone, speaking for myself and speaking for my actions.
I just felt led!
I literally just felt led to sing Amazing Grace!
I actually thought I was going to be fired after that reunion.
I had my mom in the back of my mind.
So when he called me to action, I did it!
I sang from the bottom of my heart, and thats what you heard.
Listen, were all on television because everybody wants to see the fabulous life.
Thats what embodies a Housewife.
I would not suggest anybody not to show it.
I would just suggest making sure you have everything in order.
At least those women are dealing with their consequences.
Watching your journey to becoming an activist has been inspiring.
I know its been a heavy couple of weeks in the aftermath of the Kyle Rittenhouse trial.
It was a hard truth to have to face.
Very, very disappointing.
I have had to have faith to pull me through a lot of dark situations.
There have been lots of highs and lows, but I regret nothing.
Every single thing that has happened to me has made me greater.
I am greater because of those tougher moments.
