But its hard to be attacked by the public, Baby killer!
It was bad enough going through it no one needs to be abused after it.
I was terrified, it was the hardest decision Ive ever made.
Erin Lichy of ‘The Real Housewives of New York City’Bravo
It was heart-wrenching, Lichy said.
And I also want her to know that I understand.
Its a really, really hard thing to go through.
‘RHONY’s tribute to Erin Lichy’s father Eli YitzhariBravo
Youre now telling everyone your story, which I couldve never imagined.
She didnt have to do that.
Youre telling me 18 years later.
What would I have done then?
Id support you, probably, Lichys father said, which made her break into tears.
I dont have words.
I didnt expect that.
The fact that theres zero judgment on his face is the best part, Lichy added.
The emotional scene between Lichy and her dad ends with him telling her how much he loves her.
Four months after filming that scene, Lichys dad died.
Hes just the best.
Hes the best dad.
I cannot believe hes not here, its still very fresh, Lichy said in her confessional.
Hes such a huge loss for all of us.
I have such a backbone because of that.