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Aaron Phypers has sent a letter to his and Denise Richards‘ family members and close friends, suggesting that an intervention is needed.

After accusing the 54-year-old Real Housewives of Beverly Hills alum of cheating and denying her claims of horrific physical abuse, Aaron typed out a message on text and email on July 20, alleging that Denise has been addicted to Vicodin for years and tried to attack their 14-year-old daughter, Eloise. 

“This is the hardest letter I’ve ever had to write,” Aaron began, via a report from Us Weekly on July 20. “I’m reaching out today not in anger, but in heartbreak — as a man, a husband, a son, a brother, and a father who has spent years loving, supporting, and protecting his family. I love my wife more than words can ever fully express. That has never changed. But the recent public accusations made against me are not only false — they are devastating.”

He continued, “I have never, ever physically harmed my wife, and I did not give her a black eye. I have only ever stepped in to protect her or others — including separating her from physically attacking our daughter — always coming from a place of care and concern.”

While Aaron didn’t seem to claim 14-year-old Eloise in his divorce filing, he was believed to have adopted her years ago and said in his letter that his parents had been caring for the child, as well as others.

“My elderly parents (ages 83 and 84), and my brother — who have devoted themselves to caring for our daughter Eloise and Denise’s animals and supporting our family without pay for over three years — are now being targeted and publicly shamed,” he alleged. “They live in unbearable conditions: no hot water, no gas, no air conditioning in 100+ degree heat, and no financial support to buy basic supplies. Yet they continue to serve with love and loyalty.”

Although Denise claimed it was Aaron who had been physically and verbally abusive, frequently choking her, slapping her, and even threatening “to kill [her],” a source close to Denise and Aaron claimed his letter was “a frantic cry to help a loved one” in need.

“It is all about Denise now,” the insider stated.

“I say this with love, not judgment: Denise needs intervention,” Aaron continued in the letter. “Some of you know this has been an issue for over 20 years. She’s no longer eating real meals, and I’ve witnessed her pass out from substances — putting herself and others in danger, including while driving with our daughter.”

According to Aaron, he didn’t intend to make the letter public, but he noted that the “damage is no longer just within our home.”

“It’s hurting everyone who loves her, supports her, and continues to believe in the best parts of her,” he wrote. “I ask each of you — from a place of love and truth — to pray for Denise. To pray for healing, for clarity, and for her to get the help she so desperately needs. And to protect our family — especially my elderly parents — from the false narratives being spread. I remain open to reconciliation, healing, and truth. But I cannot stand by in silence as the people I love are being harmed — publicly and privately — while the truth is buried beneath a story that simply isn’t real.”

In other excerpts from the letter obtained by Page Six, Aaron went into further detail about Denise’s alleged drug addiction.

“For nearly a decade, she has struggled with an addiction to Vicodin (which she jokingly calls ‘Vitamin D’ or ‘white chestnuts’), mixed with Adderall and tequila,” he claimed. 

He then reflected on the July 4 encounter that prompted him to file for divorce.

“A simple act — ordering food for our daughter Eloise — led to an unthinkable discovery. Denise accused me of using her card, and in the confusion, my phone disappeared,” he shared. “After searching for over 20 hours and being physically attacked when I asked for it back, I eventually found it smashed inside a trash bag, hidden beneath rotting garbage and litter. When I asked why, she denied it completely. That same night, she texted me saying she was filing for divorce.”

Aaron also noted that he and his parents were being “mistreated” due to his divorce filing.

“I’ve experienced stalking (an AirTag placed on my car), been denied access to my personal belongings, and watched my elderly parents become frightened and mistreated — simply because they supported me and helped take care of Denise’s animals, her daughter, and our home,” he alleged.