“This Year Is Not Easy Emotionally”: 90 Day Fiancé’s Julia Trubkina Reveals If She’s Depressed After Loss Of “Son”
90 Day Fiancé’s Julia Trubkina with a neutral expressionImage via TLC
90 Day: The Last Resort star Julia Trubkina opened up about having depression following the death of her close family member. Julia is a beloved cast member since her debut in 90 Day Fiancé season 8. Julia is from Russia and married Brandon Gibbs to settle down in Virginia, where she struggled to find a footing. After attempting to work as a dancer, stand-up comedian, and model, the 90 Day: The Last Resort season 2 star turned to her love of dogs for inspiration. Julia had two pets and launched a subscription business called Kingdom For Dogs.
Julia has been devastated since she heard about the passing of her dog Simba in May 2025. A month later, she is opening up about how she’s still grieving his loss.
“I allow myself to stop being strong, to be depressed if I need it now, to cry if necessary,” Julia wrote in her caption on an Instagram post. Julia shared several pictures of herself in a pleated orange dress as she wrote about how she is allowing herself to stop thinking “too much” about her future. She wishes to take a “little rest” and stay strong. Julia used to think she was strong and didn’t need to reassure herself but admitted that the year had not been easy for her “emotionally and physically.”
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Slowly but surely, Julia is learning that she doesn’t always have to be strong. The past year has been especially hard on her. Losing her beloved dog, Simba, whom she saw as a son, was heartbreaking, especially after Julia learned she may never be able to have children. To make things worse, her relationship with Brandon, the person who should be her support system, is strained. He still questions her loyalty over a mistake she made years ago when they were broken up. Though Julia tries to stay positive, life continues to challenge her emotionally and mentally at every turn.
Just as Julia began seeing success with her online business, tragedy struck. Her beloved dog, Simba, suddenly suffered a stroke and passed away, leaving her heartbroken. Around the same time, her father-in-law experienced a serious fall, which has significantly affected his health and added more stress to the family. These events may have strained Julia’s relationship with Brandon, especially as he reportedly disagreed with her calling herself a “dog mom,” since he wants children of his own. Now Julia appears to be coping quietly, channeling her energy into modeling as a way to heal and stay distracted.
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90 Day Fiance Julia Trubkina in black dress posing for modeling shoot
Julia’s decision to open up about her emotional struggles marks a powerful shift in how she views strength. She’s pushed through health and relationship issues without showing vulnerability and staying strong. However, she’s now allowing herself to cry, rest, and admit that when things feel too heavy, it’s not weakness; it’s growth. In a world where reality stars want to show off the perfect aesthetic on social media, Julia’s honesty stands out. By embracing her emotions instead of hiding them, the 90 Day: The Last Resort star is showing fans that healing begins when one stops pretending they’re always okay. 
