Savannah Chrisley anticipates 'lot of therapy' for Julie and fears mom may have PTSD after leaving prison

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA: Savannah Chrisley, known from 'Chrisley Knows Best,' is preparing for her mother Julie Chrisley's imminent return home after recent developments in her legal case.

In a candid discussion on her 'Unlocked' podcast episode released on Tuesday, July 2, Savannah shared insights into the emotional and practical challenges her family expects as Julie prepares to reintegrate into society.

Savannah Chrisley shares concerns over mom Julie's return home from prison

Savannah acknowledged the toll of Julie's time in prison, expressing concerns about her mother's adjustment process. She highlighted potential psychological impacts, such as PTSD and the effects of institutionalization.

Julie herself has expressed both fears and hopes regarding her return, emphasizing to Savannah the need for strong familial support during the initial months after her release.

Savannah recounted heartfelt conversations with Julie, describing her mother's request for the extended family's presence upon returning home.

"She was like, 'You know, you can't leave me when I come home. Right?'" Savannah recalled. "And I was like, 'What do you mean? She was like, 'I mean, I know you wanna have your own life, and I want you to do that... But for the first few months, you're gonna have to stay with me. Like, we're gonna have to get adjusted.'"

Savannah explained how it "broke my heart" to hear how the prison system could "break people in a matter of days."

"Just to watch my parents become so institutionalized," she reflected, pausing before gently correcting Julie every time she referred to herself as an inmate.

"You're not labeling yourself like that. You are a person, and you deserve more than the words you're using about yourself."

'The Special Forces' alum acknowledged that Julie's return home would pose challenges, anticipating that "a lot of therapy" would likely be part of the process.

"Anything I can do to help her get in the best space she could possibly ever be in, that's what I'm gonna do," she explained. "Because I can only imagine how she's gonna feel coming home, and it's gonna be overwhelming. And when I get the call that she can come home, I honestly don't think I'm gonna tell anyone."

Savannah shared her plan to surprise her younger siblings, Chloe and Grayson, with Julie's return home, aiming to settle her in without giving them prior notice.

She acknowledged the challenge of reintegrating Julie after her prolonged absence, especially living in close quarters year-round. Despite her concerns about this transition, Savannah remained optimistic about their ability to manage it.

"It's just gonna be a lot to be reintegrated back into things when you live literally in the same freaking room, 24 hours a day, freaking 365 days a year," she continued. "It's gonna be tough for her. So that does worry me, but at the same time, we all know we can do it."

Regarding Julie's legal situation, a judge recently overturned her seven-year prison sentence, citing insufficient evidence in the case. However, her husband Todd's conviction was upheld. The couple originally faced charges including tax evasion, conspiracy, and bank and wire fraud, stemming from a 2019 grand jury indictment.

While the tax evasion charge was dropped, Todd, Julie, and their accountant were found guilty on the other counts and began serving their sentences in January 2023.

Savannah Chrisley's remarks on Mom Julie's post-prison life spark Internet reactions

Savannah Chrisley's candid comments about her mother Julie Chrisley's impending release from prison have ignited a flurry of reactions online.

Some fans expressed their support and hope for Julie's swift return. One user wrote, "Praying ur mom comes home really soon... I think she will be home this yr..."  [sic]

However, not all reactions were sympathetic. A user skeptically commented, "Oh please. She'll be selling her life after the prison reality show as soon as she gets out. With her daughter's reaction included in the show of course." 

Others criticized the notion that Julie's return would be particularly difficult. "The only thing that is going to be hard for Julie is she is going to have to live within her means and probably get a real job," one user remarked.

Another user pointed out, "She hasn’t been in prison that long."

Several users were less forgiving in their reactions, mocking the Chrisleys' situation.

"Omg, not easy? Because she will have to report and pay her taxes like us commoners? Oh I know cause she will have to WORK for a living?" one commenter wrote. [sic]

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