Denise Richards isnt hiding behind the Hollywood facade anymore.The reality television star, 54, opened up in an emotional Instagram video on Thursday, breaking her silence on her split from estranged husband Aaron Phypers."I was just checking in to see how your summers been going," Richards said. "Mines been wonderful. Its actually been s-----, but Im going to pretend like its all good."DENISE RICHARDS SHOWS UP AT EX'S HOME AFTER HE ALLEGEDLY 'PUT DOWN' HER DOG WITHOUT PERMISSION: REPORTThe "Real Housewives of Beverly Hills" alum revealed shes been quietly battling through heartbreak behind the scenes, despite keeping up appearances online."Ive actually been posting on Instagram like nothing is going on in my life, and I cant do that anymore because theres something obviously going on."Richards and Phypers split in July after six years of marriage. Richards didnt name him directly in her social media video.APP USERS CLICK HERE TO VIEW POST"I see all of your messages, I cant comment because itll be taken out and put in the press," she said. "But I just wanted to, in all seriousness, say that this has been a very, very, very difficult time. Its so hard to go through a divorce."Richards, who went through a high-profile split from Charlie Sheen in 2006, admitted she never thought shed be here again."Many of you have gone through that. This isnt my first one this is my second one," she continued. "I never thought Id get divorced again. This is why I always say, never say never."DENISE RICHARDS' HUSBAND FILES FOR DIVORCE, MONTHS AFTER SHE REVEALED HE HELPS RUN HER ONLYFANS ACCOUNTThe "Denise Richards & Her Wild Things" star thanked fans for their outpouring of support and teased that theres more to the story."There are circumstances around my divorce that are difficult to talk about which one day I will talk about it when the time is right."She added, "I want to process everything and get through this It has not been easy, so your messages mean a lot."LIKE WHAT YOURE READING? CLICK HERE FOR MORE ENTERTAINMENT NEWSRichards also addressed recent speculation about her health, as she confirmed she underwent multiple surgeries."During this time, some of you may know because it was put out there that I was having reconstructive surgery," she explained. "I was open and honest about having surgery for a TV show that I did. And then I had another surgery and I do want to post about that, but I didnt want to post about it during this and look inappropriate have it seem insensitive to what Im dealing with."CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE ENTERTAINMENT NEWSLETTERShe went on to share with her 1.6 million followers that shell continue to post life updates."I also want to live my life and share my life, so thats what Im going to do and continue doing."Richards concluded her video and said, "It makes me want to cry seeing your messages because this is a very difficult time and you guys are all helping me through it Thank you. Lots of love."Phypers filed for divorce from Richards on July 7, citing their separation date as July 4. He cited irreconcilable differences and is seeking spousal support from the "Real Housewives" star. The two tied the knot in 2018 and do not share children.