Julie Chrisley breaks down in tears as she reveals horrifying details of her time in prison: “I thought I was going to die”

In a raw and emotional new interview, Julie Chrisley, the beloved reality star from Chrisley Knows Best, has finally opened up about the nightmare she has been living behind bars — and her heartbreaking revelations are leaving fans shaken.

Through tears, Julie described moments of fear, hopelessness, and deep emotional trauma as she recounted her time in federal prison. “I thought I was going to die in there,” she admitted, her voice cracking. “There were nights I couldn’t sleep, terrified of what might happen next.”

The shocking confession came during a conversation with her daughter, Savannah Chrisley, who has been her strongest advocate since the Chrisleys’ sentencing. Julie didn’t hold back as she detailed what life behind bars has really been like — and it’s far from what anyone watching from the outside might imagine.

“I’ve seen things I wish I could unsee,” Julie said. “There were fights, screaming, women being pushed to the limit. And the isolation — that was the worst. Not being able to hold my family, to comfort my children… it broke me in ways I didn’t know I could break.”

Julie also opened up about her mental and physical health struggles in prison, including panic attacks and weight loss. “There were moments where I honestly questioned if I would make it to the next day. It’s like your entire identity is stripped away and replaced with a number. And if you speak up, if you cry… they see it as weakness.”

Fans have long speculated about Julie’s condition behind bars, especially after Savannah hinted earlier this year that her mom wasn’t doing well. But hearing it directly from Julie herself brings a new level of gravity to the situation.

Despite the darkness, Julie remains hopeful. “I’m clinging to faith,” she said. “I’ve prayed more in this place than I ever have in my life. And I have to believe this will end. That we’ll be back together as a family again.”

As she wiped away tears, Julie sent a message to her supporters: “Please don’t forget about me. This experience has changed me forever — but I won’t let it destroy me.”

The Chrisley family’s legal team continues to fight for early release or reduced sentencing. But until then, Julie’s heartbreaking words are a sobering reminder of the human cost behind the headlines — and the strength it takes to survive.