(Even Parvati, a strategy queen, watched Phaedra cry and exclaimed, “Oh my God, this is intense,” probably because she knew she could never cry like that, even if her game depended on it.) ...

Using it as fuel to pursue my own greatness.” Hurts gave God the credit, which certainly appeals to Phaedra Parks. The 51-year-old has often spoken about her faith and its importance in her life.

“As you can see, God gave me double for my trouble, honey,” Phaedra says of her return. “I look younger, I feel younger and I lost nothing.” The Real Housewives of Atlanta airs Sundays at ...