Mary Cosby's son came out of rehab a “new person” after seeking treatment for drug addiction.
'The Real Housewives of Salt Lake City' star shared an update on Robert Cosby Jr. during an appearance “See What Happens on Andy Cohen Live” Wednesday.
“Rob is doing great,” she said, her voice breaking. “I'm very proud of him, very proud.”
Mary, 52, said Robert, 21, stayed at the center for a month and completed the program.
“He did a great job,” she raved. “He came out a new person.”
Andy Cohen then asked the Bravolebrity about the emotional conversation he had with Robert that aired on last week's episode of “RHOSLC,” in which the mother-son duo got candid about Robert's addiction issues.
“That wasn't the plan,” she started crying. “Robert and I just got together and said, 'Let's do this because we're going to help someone.'”
Mary explained that her son “didn't plan what he was going to say” on camera and neither did she.
“I just said what I felt,” she said, as Cohen, 56, reached out to take her hand and assured her that she “did a good job.”
Mary went on to say that Robert's wife also sought treatment at a rehabilitation center and “is still there.” She praised her husband, Robert Cosby Sr., for helping both her and their son throughout the ordeal and how he was “able to guide Robert.” [Jr.] Better. “
On the Nov. 27 episode of “RHOSLC,” Mary asked Robert Jr. to tell her the “honest truth” about what was going on after being in seclusion.
“I take Xanax,” he said, referring to the drug used to treat anxiety. “I only took half of it to calm myself down. Then I take Adderall to balance out the Xanax.”
Robert Jr. described his life as “unseasoned chicken,” but when he gets high, he “adds seasoning to it.”
“At first I thought I was going to stick to natural products. Then I went to a party and someone gave me Xanax. So I thought, 'Oh, I like this,' so I bought it. I started it,” he recalled.
“Then I mixed Xanax and acid, and then I started doing Xanax and Molly. I like Xanax, so I mixed everything with Xanax and cocaine.”
Then he asked his mother, “Do you know regular 30 milligrams of Oxys?” I realized that this was a turning point for me. …I was taking 10 at a time, but I couldn't even feel it. I couldn't feel it at all. ”
Mary wept in her heart and said to Robert Jr.[s] [him] Above all, more than anything in this world” and will “try to help” him.
“You are my friend, you are my son, you are my gift,” she continued. “God gave me you. You are the only one who has made me happy. Before you were born, I was never happy. You came in, and you It was so real. You were everything I wanted in a human.
“Please, baby, recognize it. Own it and change it, because you can do it,” she encouraged him.
They ended their emotional conversation by sharing a hug and telling each other how much they loved each other.
If you or someone you know is affected by any of the issues raised in this article, please call the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration's National Helpline at 1-800-662-4357 .
