Sarah Ferguson is in for a rude awakening. For years now, Fergie has managed to dodge her ex-husband Andrew Mountbatten Windsor's scandals and even rise above her own controversies, always reinventing herself and relying on her royal ties to help her stay relevant in the spotlight. But for the first time in decades, that has come to an end. Sarah and Andrew are both being heavily scrutinized right now as their private communications with Jeffrey Epstein have been unearthed in the Epstein files, showing just how close they both were with the convicted sex offender - even after he faced legal consequences for his icky actions! Shockingly, their loyalty seemed to have no bounds, and they even dragged their children into the mess. Everything that's been coming to light has been so awful, and it comes after Andrew was just arrested on suspicion of misconduct in public office. Related: Andrew Just Received Rare Visit From Palace Official Sarah has been lying low and even reportedly checked into a luxury wellness retreat. She'd better get comfortable in the shadows, because right now, sources don't think she stands a chance of being welcomed back into the fold like after past issues. Speaking to People on Wednesday, royal author Ingrid Seward dished: "This time, no one is going to give her the airspace." Fellow author Andrew Lownie totally agreed, suspecting she "will find it very hard to come back" into the public eye after months away and following these scandals. Even her own friends think it'll be difficult! One friend shared insight into Fergie's mindset, noting: "She always thinks she can bounce back. But this isn't something that can blow over." And that reality is starting to settle in: "This has really hit her." That's gotta be hard to come to terms with! Even LONG after her divorce, she's maintained status by being attached to the famous family. It would be hard for anyone to return to a regular life after experiencing all that! Writer Robert Jobson shared: "She was introduced to this lifestyle and kept living it. She was desperate for money." It's why she's made her brand all about profit - from selling programs like Weight Watchers to writing memoirs and books, and more. And despite no longer being a member of the family after her split from the former Duke of York, the royal family still allowed her to be involved, including her in many royal events and during some holidays. Lownie said: "They turned a blind eye." Remarking on her ability to bounce back over the years, another friend reflected: "She's always been a fighter - that's her trademark." But now?? It's hard to see how she could bounce back. There's just been too much damage - the public's over it, and so are her ex-relatives. Even her own kids, Princess Beatrice and Eugenie, are getting pushed out because of this mess! There's no way her life moving forward will ever be the same! It'll be inneresting to see how she deals with that... Thoughts?? Do U think she can maintain a public presence? Or will she stay out of the spotlight as much as possible moving forward? And will she ever be allowed back into the royal fold? Sound OFF (below)!. [Image via New York Sex Offender Registry & MEGA/WENN] The post Sarah Ferguson 'Hit' With Bleak Reality Check -- Gonna Be 'Very Hard' To 'Come Back' After Andrew Arrest & Epstein Scandals appeared first on Perez Hilton.