article_snippet.sent: Among the topics the 50-year-old is slated to discuss is Kim Richards longtime struggle with alcoholism.
article_snippet.sent: Contradicting reports: Some sources involved in production of Real Housewives Of Beverly Hills say that Kim Richard's protestations that Kim Richards was sober last season were laughable - while others say Kim Richards was doing better than ever .
article_snippet.sent: According to Kim Richards, Kim's drunk actions were brought on after watching the three-part reunion for the seventh season, which left Kim Richards 'distraught' and 'very embarrassed.'
article_snippet.sent: While Kim Richards staunchly defended Kim Richards during the last season of Real Housewives Of Beverly Hills - maintaining that Kim Richards no longer struggles with substance abuse - reports from the cast and crew tell a different story.
article_snippet.sent: Several sources involved in production told TMZ that Kim's recent protestations that Kim was sober were laughable.
article_snippet.sent: Insiders say that the 50-year-old would never drink where people could see Kim Richards, sometimes drinking in the bathroom and emerging drunk.
article_snippet.sent: However, other sources from the show say that Kim was doing a better job than ever of keeping Kim addiction under control.
article_snippet.sent: Since Kim first appeared on the hit reality show in 2010, Kim sobriety has been Kim major storyline, with Kim recent relapse as the driving force between Kim and Kyle's distant relationship.
article_snippet.sent: Distressed: The mother-of-four reportedly started drinking after watching all three RHOBH reunion shows on Wednesday night .