Denise Richards shares harrowing details of alleged abuse on her Bravo return

Denise Richards made a poignant return to The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills on Thursday, opening up about her painful journey through divorce and recovery.

Sitting down with Sutton Stracke and Erika Jayne, the 55-year-old star revealed she is "still numb and healing" following a facelift and breast surgery.

However, the conversation soon shifted from cosmetic procedures to the harrowing allegations surrounding her marriage to Aaron Phypers.

Denise detailed the alleged abuse that led to her filing a restraining order, describing the relationship as a "slow burn."

She claimed Aaron struck her while she was recovering from surgery, an incident that shattered any hope of reconciliation.

“That's when I really knew there's no hope at ever salvaging this marriage at all,” she confessed. Phypers has consistently denied these claims, maintaining his innocence and describing the allegations as "completely false and deeply hurtful."

The emotional dinner took an unexpected turn when Erika Jayne shared her own secret battle with an unidentified abusive partner.

Erika admitted she had kept the "lonely, isolating feeling" private until now. Describing a period of chaos that followed her split from Tom Girardi, Erika spoke of the immense difficulty in seeking help.

She noted: “You have no idea how shameful it is to be the mother of a police officer and have to pick up the phone and call 911.”

By sharing their vulnerabilities, the two women found common ground, turning a reality TV reunion into a powerful discussion on survival and the long road to healing.