As Britney Spears’ hard-partying spree continues to spiral out of control, fans are wondering what those close to Britney are doing to help. Now the troubled “Toxic” singer’s former assistant has spoken out, reportedly saying in a poignant online message that she’s “crushed/saddened/heartsick by the way [Britney’s] life is unfolding.”

You might remember Felicia Culotta, 41, if you were one of the handful of viewers to sit through an episode of Britney’s “Chaotic” reality show. The pop diva’s long-suffering lackey has parted ways with her former employer … but she hasn’t given up on her.