The TV personality recently broke the heartbreaking news on Instagram, sharing her grief in a lengthy message that also showed her commitment to fans. In Garcia's words, she will always be "unapologetically and authentically raw."
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Monica Garcia: 'There Is No Heartbeat'
On Sunday, the entertainer shared two black-and-white pictures depicting the tragic moment she discovered what would have been her fifth child didn't make it.
The first showed her holding hands with a man, presumably her boyfriend, while the other saw her on an examination table.
In the second snap, Garcia wore a hospital gown and had her eyes fixated on a screen alongside a medical practitioner who examined her. This appeared to be the examination that revealed she had suffered from a miscarriage.
As stated, the grieving mother captioned the post with the heartbreaking news and why she had chosen to share it publicly. She began her message:
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"One thing I promised myself when opening my life up to all of you was that I was going to do it completely unapologetically and authentically raw as possible. I would show you my life in all aspects because that is what I agreed to do."
"Unfortunately, today I need to share a very heartbreaking aspect," she continued before sharing her loss, writing, "'There is no heartbeat.' I don't have many words, and I'm still processing all of this myself."
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The Former 'RHOSLC' Star Remains Positive Despite Her Pain
Garcia stressed that "As quickly as this happened, that's how quickly things have changed." However, her pain did not overshadow her empathy for others, and she sent her well wishes to those in similar situations, writing:
"I am sending so much love to everyone dealing with miscarriages, fertility issues, pregnancy problems, if you have an angel baby, and everything in-between."
Her gratitude also extended to her medical team and her "amazing support system," whom she thanked for being in her corner. "I appreciate how beautiful you all have been to me about this baby. I love you, and I'm so thankful for you," she concluded the poignant message.
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Bravolebrities And Fans Rally In Garcia's Corner
Garcia's heartbreaking update received thousands of support messages from fans and fellow Bravo stars. The "Real Housewives of Potomac" star Mia Thornton wrote, "So sorry, Queen. Sending you strength and love through this hard time."
Other Bravolebrities, such as former Russian model Julia Lemigova and Tamra Judge, and stars, including TLC's "90 Day Fiancé" star Darcey Silva, also sent their prayers and condolences to Garcia.
Meanwhile, fans showed their support with touching messages, with one IG user sympathizing with the TV personality's loss. The individual wrote:
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"You're in my prayers. That's a loss like no other [and] I feel for you as a mom who miscarried. I'm truly sorry for your loss!"
The Reality Star Left 'RHOSLC' After One Season
Three months before her miscarriage, The Blast reported that Garcia had left the "Real Housewives of Salt Lake City" after one season. She was a fan favorite cast until her link to a troll account was unveiled in the program's 4th season.
In January, Bravo's executive producers confirmed her exit from the reality TV series, claiming the cast needed to regroup after the tumultuous 4th season saw everyone gunning for Garcia's head.
The drama began when co-star Heather Gay exposed Garcia's ties to the Instagram troll account RealityVonTease, and she was forced to address the issue on the show's reunion episode.
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The media personality acknowledged posting on the troll account, which had a history of criticizing "RHOSLC" stars. However, she claimed her attacks were only directed at the show's former star, Jen Shah, and not her current castmates.
Monica Garcia's Return Depends On Her Castmates
While Garcia didn't believe she did anything wrong, her castmates begged to differ. Gay slammed her as a "cyberbully internet troll," while Lisa Barlow stressed that she "f-cking deceived" them.
Other castmates — Meredith Marks, Whitney Rose, and Angie Katsanevas — echoed similar sentiments, noting they could no longer trust Garcia. This lack of trust is a significant problem if she wishes to return to the reality TV series.
Bravo producers Noah Samton and Lisa Shannon implied that Garcia's return depends on her relationship with the co-stars. They praised her as a valuable addition to the team but noted her relationship with the other cast members was a "really complicated puzzle."
