Melissa Rycroft Addresses Recent DWI Arrest and Announces Plans for Treatment
The former reality-show contestant disclosed her DWI arrest on Instagram, expressed remorse and said she will seek professional help while asking for privacy.
Melissa Rycroft, known for her appearance on "The Bachelor," posted on Instagram on Tuesday to acknowledge a recent arrest for driving while intoxicated in Texas. She said she feels ashamed and embarrassed about the incident and indicated that she has been dealing with mental-health challenges.
"I've fought this for a long time on my own, and it's time to admit that I can't do it anymore," Rycroft wrote.
"This is so hard to say and the shame is still very much there, but I'm ready to feel like myself again, for me and my family."
Rycroft added that she will receive professional care and asked the public to respect her family's privacy while she focuses on recovery.
Police reports state that she was stopped after allegedly colliding with an ambulance and subsequently charged with driving while intoxicated, driving with an invalid license, and causing damage to a vehicle under $200.