Paula Deen Stirs Controversy After Offensive Photo of Son Bobby

"Meredith, I have to say it's the hardest thing that I've ever been through in my life," she explained. "When people ask me, ‘Paula how does one get through things like that?' I tell you it was the four F's: My family, my friends, my faith, my fans."

She added, "My fans saved my life, they saved my life Meredith. They would not even consider me just going away." 

Meredith Vieira then asked if she ever thought of leaving the spotlight for good, and Paula admitted to considering the idea.

"I didn't know what to think Meredith," she shared. "If you've ever been in shock, you know, I couldn't think."

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