At the time her departure was announced Medley wrote in anInstagramcaption, “What a journey this has been.

I have laughed and cried and tried to Make it Nice …

But all things must come to an end.

Dorinda Medley smiling

This was a great outlet for me to heal when my late husband Richard passed away.”

She also thanked Bravo and NBC for the opportunity to be on the series and wished everyone involved happiness.

At the time of the transition, Medley remained fairly tight-lipped about why her Real Housewife career ended.

Dorinda Medley smiling

However,Medleyrevealed that she was not afforded that opportunity.

I wasn’t given that option.

If you’re not waitressing and getting paid, you’re not waitressing."