It’s the drama that has become the never-ending story. On the latest episode of her podcast Casual Chaos, Gia Giudice opened up about something fans have speculated about for years: where she stands with her cousins, Antonia, Gino, and Joey Gorga. And according to Gia?

💔 The Broken Bond

The bond is basically broken. But, is it repairable?

“We’ve reached out to my cousins for years, always wishing them a happy birthday and things like that, but we stopped receiving that in return,” she shared. “So it’s almost like, why continue if you’re not receiving the same thing in return? It’s sad.”

Gia didn’t sugarcoat it at all. She blames the long-running feud between her mom, Teresa Giudice, and the Gorgas for causing lasting damage. She called the dynamic “toxic” and said it’s nearly impossible to stay close to your cousins when the adults in your family are constantly at war on TV. Makes total sense.

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💭 Thoughts + NEXT GEN NYC Premieres Tuesday

Shouldn’t this be the time in Gia’s life where she steps out of the drama and builds her own relationships with her cousins…separate from her parents’ mess? I’m not totally sure what to expect from her on Next Gen NYC… or honestly if I even care that much. But she’s not wrong, reality TV can be so toxic for families. I do wonder if this upcoming show might finally give Gia a fresh start and showcase a different side of her. Tyler and I are locked in to watch, and I’ll admit, even though I was skeptical at first, we’re hearing it might actually deliver.

What do you guys think? 👇

Next Gen NYC Premieres Tuesday, June 3rd on Bravo.

– Lexi 💅