Ashley Cairney: Sharing health issues on The Real Housewives was difficult but has helped

Ashley Cairney has told ITV Channel TV she found it "really difficult" discussing her health issues on The Real Housewives of Jersey.

Early on in the series, Ashley opens up about being diagnosed with diabetes insipidus and cholestasis after her pregnancy, and how that has impacted her confidence.

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However, Ashley says doing this has also allowed her to speak to others with similar experiences, as many people got in contact with her after watching the show.

She says being able to share advice and information with others has really helped her process and cope with it.

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