Teresa Giudice breaks silence after saying daughter ‘had fentanyl in her system’

"Real Housewives of New Jersey" star Teresa Giudice is breaking her silence hours after a revelation that her daughter Milania Guidice had fentanyl in her system.

The Bravolebrity, 54, took to Instagram Monday, Sept. 28, to address news about her 20-year-old's legal and mental health struggles.

"As a mother, there is nothing more important to me than the health, safety, and well-being of my children," the lengthy statement read. "The past few months have been incredibly difficult for our family, and I feel it is important to say something while also protecting my daughter during an extremely vulnerable time in her life."

"Milania has experienced tremendous heartbreak and significant psychological trauma after losing two of her best friends," Teresa Giudice wrote. "Grief affects everyone differently, and watching your child try to process that kind of loss is something no parent can ever truly prepare for. Right now, my only focus is my daughter — making sure she is surrounded by love, family, support, and the care she needs."

In May, Milania Giudice was arrested and charged with one count of simple assault purposely or knowingly causing bodily injury, according to court records obtained by USA TODAY. In July, her close…

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