Ashley Darby is preparing to relive her separation in the new season of Real Housewives of Potomac.

Nearly six months after she announced her split from husband Michael Darby, Ashley has opened up about their breakup and how it will play out on the reality show.

"Michael and I have decided to separate, and it's a really difficult decision, but ultimately I think it is the best decision for us, because I just really am a different person than I was when he met me," she told Entertainment Tonight.

Maryland's classiest Housewives are back for what looks to be their most dramatic season yet!

PEOPLE has the exclusive premiere of the trailer for season 7 of The Real Housewives of Potomac, the hit Bravo series that returns Oct. 9 with a supersized 75-minute episode.

Gizelle Bryant, Karen Huger, Ashley Darby, Robyn Dixon, Candiace Dillard Bassett, Dr. Wendy Osefo and Mia Thornton will all once again star, though they will be joined by a blast from the past: RHOP O.G. Charrisse Jackson Jordan, who was a Housewife on the show's first two seasons.

This time, Charrisse will be an official Friend of the show. Jacqueline Blake, one of Mia's close companions, also joins the show as a Friend.

Judging from the trailer, there will be plenty of drama this coming seasons, including a series of questions surrounding some of the Housewives' marriages.