Karen Huger is lastly again residence after spending six months behind bars following her DUI conviction, and her time away led to a renewed sense of “goal” and a few heartfelt reflections on the love surrounding her household.
In a sneak peek from the upcoming The Real Housewives of Potomac season finale, shared on Bravo’s YouTube on Jan. 26, the 62-year-old star is seen leaving Maryland’s Montgomery County Detention Center. She waves to followers earlier than arriving residence, the place an emotional reunion awaits. Inside, the Grand Dame is greeted by her daughter Rayvin, husband Ray Huger, and sister Bridget, who welcome her with hugs, balloons, flowers, and a “welcome residence” signal. Karen shares her first embrace with Rayvin earlier than being surrounded by the remainder of her household.
Once settled, the household gathers collectively, and Karen expresses her gratitude for his or her unimaginable assist throughout her time in jail.
“I simply needed to get residence to see you guys,” Karen informed her household, earlier than turning to her daughter to share a deeply private message.
“And I wish to say one thing to you. I couldn’t have completed it,” she informed Rayvin. “I couldn’t have completed it with out you. I really like the lady that you simply’ve change into. I by no means meant so that you can see me like that, however I’m glad you probably did. Because there’s a reality and a energy in that.”
Karen then turned her consideration to her sister, thanking Bridget for having “stepped in” when she was wanted most. She saved her husband for final, sharing a playful second with the 79-year-old as she teased, “I’ll prevent for later.” Still, the housewife made positive to thank Ray for exhibiting up on the jail to see her, even when it meant their conversations needed to happen by a glass barrier.
“It was enjoyable relationship you thru the glass window,” Karen chuckled. “You had been the one husband that got here in and talked politics.”
Ray laughed and replied, “It was attention-grabbing how a lot speaking we really did.”
Karen Huger mentioned she was capable of impart a little bit of knowledge to a few of her youthful cellmates and located “goal” by doing so.

Karen went on to elucidate how significant it was to have Ray hold her linked to life on the surface, particularly as she discovered herself wanting to present again whereas inside. The housewife revealed that she was capable of impart somewhat knowledge on a few of her youthful cellmates.
“I acquired my arms on them,” she mentioned of the younger girls she met whereas incarcerated. “I used to be capable of attain a number of of them. I used to be like, ‘It took me six many years to get right here. Why are you right here at 20?”
Reflecting on the expertise, she concluded, “So I discovered a goal. I discovered a goal, and I’m pleased with it. I’ll discuss to you about that later.”
Karen Huger then requested for the cameras to be turned off as she headed upstairs to bathe and wash “the jail off me.”
Earlier within the clip, the fact TV star additionally revealed that she fashioned an in depth bond with a few of her fellow inmates. In a touching gesture, a number of girls eliminated extensions from their very own hair to assist create the beautiful “jailhouse braids” Karen wore when she exited the detention heart.
“They took their hair out of their head they usually had been like, ‘Ms. Karen, we acquired to get you collectively,’ And I’m like what a ravishing thought,” the socialite gushed.
What a ravishing thought certainly. The Real Housewives of Potomac season finale airs Sunday, Feb. 1, at 8 p.m. ET on Bravo.
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