The heat is back in Miami as The Real Housewives of Miami returns for its seventh season—and it looks like tensions are higher than ever. At the center of the drama? Guerdy Abraira and her shifting relationship with longtime friend and co-star Julia Lemigova.

After bravely sharing her battle with breast cancer last season, Guerdy is coming into the new season with a renewed sense of strength—and less tolerance for disrespect. Speaking with PRIDE, she didn’t hold back about where things stand with Julia now.

“Blindsided is not even the word! I didn’t see it coming,” Guerdy says. “There’s one thing to be kind and there’s one thing to be disrespected.”

Their once-close friendship has clearly hit rocky ground, and fans should brace for fireworks. Guerdy hints that a dramatic confrontation—possibly involving a thrown drink—will unfold on-screen.

“At this point in time, when people cross a line, you’re just going to have to really go in,” she explains. “You’re going to see a different side of Guerdy that you’re not going to be ready for.”

Despite the tension, Guerdy insists her goal isn’t conflict—it’s resolution. She emphasizes that her approach is rooted in reaction, not instigation.

“It does get dark, but the end goal is to resolve it. I don’t want to fight! I hope they don’t want to fight, but you never see me proactively look for the drama. I’m reactive, okay?”

At the heart of the season’s conflicts, she adds, is a simple but powerful challenge: communication.

“My intent is to try to move it forward, but people are going to have to listen. Listening is at the heart of a lot of the drama.”

With emotions running high and relationships hanging in the balance, Season 7 promises to be one of RHOM‘s most intense chapters yet.

The Real Housewives of Miami premieres Wednesday on Bravo.

Being a reality TV star might come with glamor and recognition—but for Real Housewives of Miami cast member Guerdy Abraira, it’s also a mirror. And sometimes, what she sees isn’t easy to watch.

“Watching yourself back could be the most cringeworthy experience of your life,” Guerdy Abraira admits to Parents. “I had moments where I was like, ‘Damn, I do sometimes sound a little harsh,’ but that’s my tonality. It may seem like I’m being confrontational when I just talk in a matter-of-fact way.”

It’s that kind of introspection that sets Abraira apart in the often volatile world of reality TV. Rather than doubling down, she leans into the discomfort—and learns from it. “I’m realizing a lot of times there’s a loss in translation and a loss in intention—I’m learning from it and accepting it.”

Her commitment to accountability extends to her relationships as well. For Abraira, the ability to admit fault is a non-negotiable when it comes to friendship. “When you’re able to say, ‘You know what? You are actually right. I’m sorry, my bad’—that’s where friendships grow,” she explains. “But the moment someone thinks they always have to be right, then the system is rigged.”

This season, viewers will see her navigating shifting alliances and emotional confrontations—but Abraira suggests that growth, not drama, is the deeper story. “As you watch this season, know that listening and being open are very important for evolution to happen. You’ll see that being at the center of a lot of dynamic changes.”

Beyond the friendships and feuds, Abraira carries a powerful sense of responsibility—especially as a mother. With some scenes turning physical this season, she’s mindful of the message it sends, particularly to her two sons.

“I’m raising two biracial boys. You have to understand the kids are watching,” she says. “And there are some things that maybe some people can get away with because of whatever their privileges may be—but I have to be careful with how I act—because my kids are watching.”

It’s not just about public image—it’s about parenting with integrity. “You can’t tell them what not to do and then do it yourself [on camera]. The same grace would not be extended if our kids did that in the streets. I care about my kids and what they’re watching, and I will behave accordingly. I will always find my words.”

The Real Housewives of Miami airs Wednesdays on Bravo at 8pm ET