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12/15/2007 10:42:56 AM

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DEAR OPRAH I LOST MY JOB ON MY BIRTHDAY FEB 19TH 2008 l would like to be on your show as a women that doesnt give up. I lkie to represent a women of 51 year even though I look like I'm in my middle 30ths. I'm willing to give you 25% of my earnings to your favorite Charity for Life or more. Mature womens can still be beautiful and I want to represent womens my age and other A NEW ERA! I am Loyal ,Hard working and I wont let you down Thank you kindly Ms Oprah Pico P.S my address is 1008 NE 10th st Hallandale Fla 33009 (954) 798-4007

pico

2/25/2008 4:02:57 PM

Hi Oprah I know you help people and are very generous in giving. My name is Fred Hayston I am desporate to get out of debt. Please help me have a clean slate in life. I'm not a con, I asked tbn and daystar to help but they do nothing. I'm homeless and very much in debt. my phone number is 954-604-3629 my address is 8425 longacre dr miramar fl 33025 thanks either way. God Bless You

Anonymous

3/27/2008 1:48:27 PM

Hi oprah as i write this im crying because i dont know what to do i was raped by several family members starting around age five.my father passed away when i was 7 everyday i feel like it was my fault,and that i dont deserve to live i cry ever night and ive never told anybody but everyday i get up and go to work i just turned 20 and im my mom's 10th.child im in the military currently stationed in virginia but originally from florida im still scared even though im a grown woman now and i dont know why.i just want to know what should i do im so lost and this pain hasn't gone away i thought it would but it hasn't and i keep my feelings bottled up inside me and i release them through poetry and i also write music and ive began to write a book called "and so the story goes" my family has enough problems and my mom just had a stroke so there will never be a good time in my life to tell my mom or anyone because i will only seperate the family more.ever since my father died back in 1995 we all have just went our seperate ways never once talked about how we felt i just wish we all could talk you know? my brothers hate eachother and its nobody's fault my father passed away but i know we all blame ourselves i know you wont ever see this oprah but if one of your agents could pretend to be you and tell me what to do i would be satisfied.i just needed to get this off my chest.my heart hurts so bad and some days i think about suicide but if my mom found out it would kill her so i try to be strong for her because shes all i have.well i have to go it was nice talking to someone about this.i love you by the way.i wont lie i dont watch you everyday but when i see you on t.v i stop and stare i love you so much and im proud of you i just wish i had your strengths ill make it one day just like you.

Anonymous

4/7/2008 7:13:22 PM

oh and oprah? i wrote the comment right above this one i just wanted to thank you for reading this and if you ever need someone to talk to my number is 757 545 1197 and my cell is 757 362 1214 you can call anytime iam in the military but i have time for you take care love always beautifly

Anonymous

4/7/2008 7:19:16 PM

Dear oprah some time ago i have ran accross u show u were gion to ereck called the big give ...well seeing that u can and do give i figured u would be the most appropiate person to write and ask which i hate to do ..from u cuz u give so much ...my name is karo ...and i have one of grandest of dreams ...in possible can use yur assistance in my dream ...i was partly raised by my rev. grandad of kansas city mo .and i in short always wanted as my ultimate dream wanted to reressurect his church we all (my family grew up in ...he was an honerable man ...and his dad also was a rev...i come form a line of rev...all by the name of david.....3 davids before me ...and he also had the dream before dying of possibly me doin such...theres more ....please respond back on how u and of u can make his and our dream come true....im many of talents.....

Anonymous

4/13/2008 1:10:37 PM

Dear oprah,I watch your show daily and just love you for all the good you do for the unfortunate you are indeed one of GOD's earth ANGEL's.I would love to meet you personally but know this is an imposible dream,however watching you makes me realise our problems and sufferings can be a blessing because there are always lessons to be learnt and most of it is self inflicted.I LOVE YOU OPRAH! and may God bless you.A distant friend and fan,Edwina Morel-Jenkins

Wina

4/15/2008 9:53:37 PM

Dear Oprah, My name is John pitts and I am 25 years old and live in Gastonia Nc. I am from Arkansas and I recently got a call from my sister about my great uncle Edd Brown. He is almost 80 years old and is on a fixed income and cannot work. He recently had two knee surgerys and cannot work. He is going to have to sell his house and land. We grew up on his land and it is the only place that I can go and remember my mother, who passed when I was 6. I don't make enough money to buy the land for him, and I need some idea's to help make him some money. I am not asking for cash just some Ideas to help him out. I am more than a 1000 miles away. Please help me. His wife passed away about 15 years ago, and since then his house has burnt twice, and he took the scraps and built him a new, but small little house. He has taken care of me and my sister since we were children and now I would like to return the favor. He has farmed this land to make money every since I could remember, and my sister went to visit him and he was cutting apart his farm equiptment to sell the scrap metal for money. I need some ideas to help him please. I was going to write you and tell you I wanted to get into television, but I think that this is more important than my acting career. If there is anything you can do, it would be greatly appriceated. I think you are the Queen of the United States of America. I think that you do wonderful things all over the world. You truly inspire me. thank you for your Time. Johnny Pitts you can e-mail me @ Wowjohnnyinches@yahoo.com cel # (704)830-6611

Anonymous

4/28/2008 11:30:54 AM

Opprah i cannot lie to you because you are a celebrity who is known world wide.Anything i say to you can publicly be heard.First of all my name is Leroy Kraku from Ghana.Opprah my father dislikes me totally.He says i'm good for nothing.I wanted to enter a university in Ghana but he refuses to pay the fees for me.Please do something for me.I don't to waste anything God has given to me

Anonymous

5/6/2008 9:12:09 AM

I watch your shows and they are a great entertainment to me. My comment is that your show on seniors is great but why do you think senior is 60 to 70 My life is just beginning at 71, and I am having a ball laughing through it all. God Bless Carmela Starace

Anonymous

5/8/2008 5:14:32 PM

HELLO MY NAME I TERRANCE WALKER, OPRAH I AM WRITING YOU TODAY TO ASK FOR YOUR HELP. I WAS BORN IN CALIFORNIA, LA TO BE EXACT. I DONT KNOW WHAT AGE IT WAS WHEN I WAS TAKEN AWAY FROM MY DAD, ME AND MY BORTHER. THAT WAS THE WORST THING THAT HAD EVER HAPPENED TO US. WE WERE IN AND OUT OF FOSTER HOMES FOR FIVE YEARS OR MORE UNTIL MY GRANDMOTHER DOROTHY WALKER SENT FOR US TO COME TO CLEVELAND. WHAT I AM ASKING FOR TODAY IS FOR HELP TO TRACK DOWN MY MOTHER AS A YOUNG BOY GROWING UP MY LIFE HAS BEEN A LIVING WRECK EVERYTIME I THINK OF HER I CANT EVEN REMENBER WHAT SHE LOOKS LIKE. I MISS HER DEARLY. I DONT KNOW IF SHE IS EVEN ALIVE . THERE IS THIS VOID IN MY HEART THAT I CANT SURPASS. WHEN I WAS A STUDENT IN HIGH SCHOOL I ATTMPTED TO FIND HER AND THAT WAS IN THE YEAR OF 2003. THEN THERE CAME A TIME WERE SHE WAS IN AND OUT OF MY LIFE. WHAT I MEAN BY THAT IS I FINALLY WAS ABLE TO HEAR HER VOICE AFTER SHE MANY YEARS AND HEARS IT IS I AM 20 YEARS OLD AND I CANT EVEN SAY HAPPY MOTHERS DAY I CAN BARLY TYPE CAUSE I CANT STIOP CRYING. MY MOTHER IS ADDICTED TO DRUG I AM WILLING TO GIVE MY LAST TO TO FEEL HER TOUCH AND TO HAVE HER HOLD ME. I AM GOING TO THE MARINES I TAKE MY TEST ON THIS UP COMING MONDAY AND I WONT EVEN BE ABLE TO TO SEE HER BEFORE I GO I KNOW I HAVE SEEN YOU MAKE DREAMS COME TRUE AND I PRAY EVERY NIGHT THE ONE HAPPENS FOR ME I KNOW I AM NOT THE ONLY7 ONE IS SUFFERING IN PAIN BUT OPRAH I DONT KNOW IF MY HEART CAN BARE THE PAIN ANYMORE PLEASE HELP ME I NEED THIS SO BAD I WONT TO HELP SO BAD I DONT KNOW WHAT ELSE TO SAY ALL I CAN SAY IS I HOPE THIS GETS TO YOU PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE HELP HER AND HELP ME FIND HER I DONT WONT TO GIVE UP OPRAH PLEASE MY GRANDMOTHER ADDRESS IS 19414 MEADOWLARK LANE WARRENSVILLE HEIGHTS OHIO 44128-2741 MY E-MAIL IS DEJASMAN05@YAHOO.COM LOVE ONE OUT OF YOUR BILLION CHILDREN TERRANCE MAURICE WALKER

Anonymous

5/10/2008 2:23:59 AM

Hi my name is Kayla i attend shippensburg area high school in PA. I know you help people alot. Well heres the deal Our prom this year really wasnt anything special. Most schools its fun to go ours was boring hardley any decorations we didnt even have a dinner there. Next year is my senior year and i thought it would be awesome to wow our school. Nothing ever happens in shippensburg. I doubt anything will come of this. But you never know.

KayShatz

5/20/2008 1:32:31 PM

Hi Oprah, my name is Jahneisha. I am a 20 year old African American college student. I just wanted to say that you have inspired me so much throughout my lifetime. See iv'e lived in foster care ever since the age of three and got out at age 18. My family is corrupt and ununited so as you could imagine i felt like there was nothing worth living for. I came from a family of drug abuse, neglect, abuse and poverty. One thing i learned from you was to never give up. My mother has 7 children and i was one to first start to break that family cycle. Despite living a childhood of depression, anger and hoplessness i was never one to be hooked on drugs and alcohol or head down that road my family headed down and i also learned to cope and forgive my past and make things better for the future. I just thank god for all my iniquties because i've been broken down plenty of time in life but, only to be built back up stronger. I see myself already following your path by being successful regardless the childhood we had. I graduated on time, In college, no children, healthy, drug free, still not much family but im hangin in there but, god has really blessed me with a non- biological and previous foster family who loves me dearly. Sometimes i feel like man, how did i come so far in life? But, it was by the grace of god and phenomenal individuals like you who has inspired us to relinquish life's discrepencies and make something out of ourselves in life and try to make a difference in others life. If you want to read more about me and my past, i have an essay published in the Sun-Sentenal newspaper that you could look up on google, just time in Jahneisha satchell in the search engine and you could veiw my chilnet story. You are an inspiration and i love what you are doing for the youths, the less fortunate and everything else you do. You are a very successful woman and you are admired and along side of Mya Angelou and many others you are one of my biggest role models. Thank you and may god continue to bless you as you bless others.

Jahneisha

5/21/2008 6:41:28 AM

Hi Oprah, it's me Jahneisha again, i was also wondering if i could also be on your show, i want to be able to help others that has been in my position and i really do believe that i could relate and really identify with most of the youths or anyone who has experienced what i've been through. Also, i've always been an independent person throughout my life, i worked never asked anyone for a thing. Oprah desperate times calls for desperate measures, i'm strugglin with car payments which i mainly use to get to and from college and work, rent is also killing me plus other inconveinces like car insurance,gas, groceries, hygeine products etc. i feel like each day im losin more and more of what i work so hard for. i will not give up but i know im hanging in there finacially by a thread. If anything like an emergency arises i know im done. i would not have my car i know i would owe a lot of debt. Oprah if you are feeling generous please help me out.I don't like to ask of things from others one i don't have that support system and to im so used to tying on my own. Normally i would'nt put out certain information such as my phone number but, i am kinda desperate. I would work 2 jobs but, it would interfere with my schooling. Please reply Thank you Oprah. (954) 274-7785

Jahneisha

5/21/2008 6:52:18 AM

Dear Oprah, My story is nothing compared to others, I’ve tried to solve my problem with many different ways, but nothing seems to work. As I was reading, I noticed that a lot of people are asking for your help and I’m writing, wishing that you could spare some of your valuable time and help me. My boyfriend and I have been going out for six years and we plan to get married in 2010, but our financial situation is restricting us from making it happening. We both are currently attending school hoping to finish our bachelor degree within the next two to three years. We’re currently full time worker for a small company, on an hourly paid. Our paid is just enough to cover our minimum payment for credit cards debt, car, and insurance. We have no money left over to make plan for our wedding reception. To make matter worst, my only cousin is going back to Vietnam to get marry, and she hope that me and my boyfriend can join by being her maid of honor and best man to celebrate her wedding day. But since my boyfriend and me have no money, we can’t afford plane tickets and we definitely can afford getting off work without pay for 3 weeks. My only wish to you, I wished to have my credit cards debt payoff (approximately $25k). I can assure you that with our credit cards debt payoff we will be able to safe money, plan our dream wedding, and have a brighter future. I thank you for your time, thank you for giving everyone hopes, and just thank you for you being YOU!

Littlepinky

6/12/2008 11:58:30 AM

hey oprah my name is yamilly i am 18 and i love 2 dance i been dancin since i was 5 years old and i love chris brown i alwayz wanted to meet him in person my wish is to spend a day with him cuz and be able 2 be in one of his videos my life was hard as a child cuz i grew up in the streets cuz i had no more 2 stay me and my mother and my silbings and the only person that makes me want to still no eveything is chris brown and he inspires me to dance and 2 have fun and forget about wat happened to me in the past i hope u can help....

sweet heart

6/14/2008 1:10:17 PM

hey oprah my name is yamilly and i love 2 dance and i love chris brown i have had a hard life growing up in the streets and my mom having 2 ask people for food for us .. i have been dancing since i was 5 but my wish is to meet chris brown and to spend a day wit him ... and be in one of his videos he is the only one thatz makes me want to dance and forget about how i grew up.. he inspires me to do wat i love 2 do i jus want to get a chance 2 do it wit him please oprah help me....

Anonymous

6/14/2008 1:17:14 PM

i saw a show on how people react when other people are in arguements some helped others walked on i have had my legs broke twice for getting involved why not a show on what realy happens if you get involved i will do it today still if i find my self in another situation no regrets

chuck19671967

6/25/2008 9:30:49 AM

Dear Oprah, I am writing to you for some advise on how to help my brother. My brother is 39 years old, married, with 4 children. About 13 years ago he was diagnosed with diabetes. It is so bad that he is on permenent diability. His wife is also on disability. They have four boys, all of whom started out as foster children. They have adopted all four. They range in age from 4 - 14. The two youngest, 4 & 5, are ADHD. All four are drug babies. They have been struggling to make ends meet for years. They get by but not under the best of conditions. About 3 weeks ago, they lost the house they were renting and almost everything in it due to the flood in Keithsburg, Illinois. We are trying to find them a place to live but it is very hard to find somewhere for 6 people. It is also difficult because they on a fixed income. Is there anything you can do to help? We as a family are trying to help but we do not have the money to get them a house. We have received many donations to help them get started once they have a place. My brother and his wife are good people. Besides the four boys they have adopted, they have also fostered four other children. I would like them to have a place that they can call their own and not have to worry as much as they do now. If you have any ideas, please email me.

Anonymous

7/12/2008 6:40:26 PM

DEAR OPRAH, MY NAME IS PRISCILLA SANTANA. MY REASON'S FOR WRITING U IS BECAUSE AT THE AGE OF 4 ME AND MY YOUNGER BROTHER WAS TAKEN AWAY FROM OUR MOTHER BECAUSE OF HER DRUG ADDICTION. ME AND MY BROTHER ERIC HAD SUFFERED ALOT, LIVING WITH 13 DIFFERENT TYPES OF FAMILY OVER 10 YRS. WE WERE NEVER STABLED IN ONE HOME. I WOULD LOVE TO JOIN YOUR SHOW TO TALK ABOUT CHILDREN WHO SUFFER EVERYDAY AS I AND MY BROTHER HAVE. HAPPY TO SAY MY MOTHER IS STABLE WITH HER OWN HOME AND DRUG FREE FOR MORE THAN 15 YRS. GOD BLESS:) GUESS WHAT OPRAH, I DON'T EVEN HATE HER. GOD DOES THINGS FOR A REASON, AND I LEARNED NOW THAT IF I DIDN'T GO THREW THE THINGS ME AND MY BROTHER WENT THREW I WOULD OF NEVER BECAME THE WOMEN THAT I AM TODAY.OPRAH, PEOPLE OUT THERE REALLY NEED TO KNOW WHAT HAPPENS TO CHILDREN MENTALLY, MOVING FROM ONE HOME TO THE NEXT, TRYING TO KEEP THE ONLY ONE YOU HAVE,YOUR BROTHER, FROM BEING SEPERATED. THIS IS A STORY THAT WILL ALLOW MORE PEOPLE TO THINK ABOUT KEEPING KIDS THAT OUR SIBLINGS TOGETHER, AND TO ALSO KNOW THAT IF MY MOTHER CAN CHANGE, SO CAN EVERYONE ELSE. THANKS FOR READING MY CONCERNS OPRAH. I DO WISH TO HERE FROM YOU SOON. MAY GOD BLESS YOU FOR THE PURE HEART THAT YOU HAVE. WITH MUCH LOVE AND RESPECT. PRISCILLA SANTANA.

priscilla story

7/15/2008 8:33:19 AM

Dear Oprah, I've been trying to reach you for some time now. My name is Lauren. I am 15 years old, and live in Louisiana. I am not writing you so i can met my favorite singer or to find my lost sister. I have a lovely life and i am thankful for it. However just like any other girl i'd always like to have better things like hair produces and clothes. For things like that i go to my mom. She always tells me that these things aren't needed to make myself beauitful because i am beauitful the way i am. Sounds like a great mom, huh? Well she is. Thats why i'd like your help Miss Oprah. My mom is the most amazing person, inside and out. She ALWAYS going out of her way for me and i want to give her one thing for me. We do lots of things together but the one thing we do together is shop. Unfortionly my mom doesn't see what i see. She dosen't realise how beauitful she is. Thats why i want your help to give my mom what she's always wanted. A make-over. Not to cover any thing up, just to bring out her inner beauty and make her feel as beauitful as she makes me feel. I really hope i hear from you. Thank you so much. - Lauren

lauren333

7/28/2008 2:26:33 PM

Hi Ms. Oprah my nmae is Shekita Young and I am writing you to ask for help for me and my son. I am a single mother of one and it hard tring to rase him on my own when I have to work all day just to make ends meet. Ms Oprah I just started school in june of 2008 and I had to quit already, because I couldn't aford to pay my bills or car note.Ms. Oprah my see me crying at night in my room ,because i don't know how I am going pay the bills. Ms. Oprah can Please help me and my son Please. my address is 7701 w. main apt#3 belleville, ill. 62223 ph# 618-394-3543

mskita

7/29/2008 10:02:23 AM

dear oprah, i want to tell you of this wonderful priest in belize, fr. oliver small jr. he is so much like you he gives all he can from the heart. fr. comes here once a year for donatios from our church.. he keeps this bronco with 400,000miles running with help. i went there 2 yrs. ago to visit him, i saw all the good he does. i can go on and on. but if you feel like helping him, i have all data on him, even a web site there he has singing trying to win the grand prize. im so proud of you and all the good you do helping the less fortunate.sharon

sharon

7/29/2008 11:00:28 AM

Dear Oprah, My name is Terry Cooper, I live in New Zealand, I would like you to know I have the utmost admiration in you, in what you are doing for humanity. You represent what true stewardship is all about, God has given you many Gifts and you have shown Him and your fellow man the true meaning of sharing and giving and not expecting anything in return. As Gods love is for His people, your love is for those in need. God Bless you in all that you do in witnessing in sharing and giving. I would like to share with you and all those in need, my Gift to humanity; www.Tatters 2 opulence.com Your Passport to Financial Freedom. wardnelson@gmail.com

wardnelson

7/29/2008 5:24:04 PM

Dear Oprah, Imagine having a blind father, a handicaped grandmother, a brother who is always in trouble with the law, a brother who was injured in Iraq and not having enough money to go to college to try to get your life together. It is really hard. I am writting you today to ask you if there is anyway you cold help me go to college. I may not be the brightest crayon in the box but i do try. Please help me... always a need, Rebekah Joy Martin

Anonymous

7/30/2008 5:07:26 PM

Denny Jenkns 5757 Falkland Place Capitol Heights, MD. 20743 301-568-5336 michjenk8846@hotmail.com Wed. July 30th 2008 Every person in the world has a purpose for being here—a calling. The work of your life is to discover that purpose and get on with the business of living it out. -Oprah Dear Oprah, Hey, Sis I would first like to introduce myself, my name is Denny Jenkins I don't know exactly where to start, but I woke up 7:30 am eastern standard time, and was quickly compelled to write you. I know you have lived, read and heard all kinds of stories beginning with your own, and I hope they continue to infuse and inspire you to open the eyes of millions. I turned 51 years old June 14th of this year and when I was very young my mother told me “It’s a small world". I didn't know what she meant then but having lived a little while I think she meant (“you never know who knows you" and "anything is possible") I don't know Oprah the Media Mogle; however I feel I know Oprah in spirit, the God conscious humanitarian and I do wish with all my heart to become your friend. I know you are blessed! I was born with a heart condition and had open heart surgery performed when I was 13 years old, because of my condition and the love of my parents I have lived quite a pampered life, it has been both a blessing and curse. I have recently been informed my condition requires current open heart surgery. I have an extensive mental health history dating back as far as I can remember, and suffered a broken neck while in the care of the mental institution St Elizabeth’s Hospital (Washington, DC.), which has long since barred me from mental health services. During my last stay in the facility I had an altercation with one of the male care takers, who in fact was abusive, involving another suicidal patient...... I was locked up for 18 months...... I've been classified disabled almost twenty years now But I'm still standing! I have 4 sisters and 2 brothers, the eldest being 62 years of age. My mother and father, now considered seniors citizens, both have health issues, but thank God they are alive, cognizant, and still together... I know they will love each other forever. In this day and age it is truly a rarity. There were 8 siblings, I was one of a set of twins but my twin passed after 33 years in this lifetime...I miss him.... My prayer is that before my parents or I move on to what's next in life, they will know the sacrifices they have made for their family were not in vain (Unfortunately, the world is not color blind so it’s probably necessary to say we are an Afro-American family) -SMILE- I know we are all here on this planet, at this time, for a designed purpose..... We won't all live this lifetime to believe, know or realize our true purpose yet we will all fulfill them. I feel part of my life purpose is to attempt to pass on the morals and values taught me, that they may in hope influence a now seemingly lost generation.... I don't like to say I'm beyond believing as it has alienated others from me, and I find myself with few friends... however... every time I take a breath... ‘I KNOW THERE IS A GOD ’ I'm writing to you by faith. I know you lead a very busy life, and most people you encounter by way of correspondence, or face to face, want something of or from you.... and I in truth am no different. My continued existence at this time may very well depend on your response... the human condition can sometimes be overwhelming. Still... I am blessed! I have been labeled a true genius of the written word by some of my peers, and family. I’m a song writer, arranger, producer, musician, singer, poet and painter as well but the individual who invested the most time and effort in me; the one who helped me truly begin a personal relationship with God (other than my loving mother) said I wasn't worth two dead flies... God bless his soul! His name was Joseph Coleman, he is no longer here in the flesh but with his dying breath he charged me…. he handed me the torch of his life’s work and told me I was accountable. That torch was a vision called New Birth. He told me that which is born of the flesh is dust, but that which was born of the spirit was life itself. He said the best man could create was a twisted system of justice which struggles to be fair, even when they know what is right! He said we must be born again, thus the vision...The New Birth Project...The Project was a Non-profit organization that would create programs designed to promote God consciousness thru programs designed for self help ‘ wherever the need ‘... big or small… his motto was there was no one bigger than God and the project was bigger than everyone I have been charged to carry this torch and since his death...I have done nothing....I pray.... I have sunk into a cesspool of drinking, drugs, anxiety and depression alienating and hurting all who care for me... I am ashamed, guilt ridden and in desperate need of help... I fear for my soul To have you genuinely listen as a friend could help save lives and help restore my resolve. My father managed and sang in a Gospel quartet group here in Washington, DC named “The Mighty Southern Echoes”. Before I was born they were clapping and stomping sink holes in the living room floor of our small northwest Wash. D.C. home A few years ago my father retired the groups name...... after forty years of praising the lord in song. At that time my brother and I were active members; musicians, playing drums and bass guitar. We wanted to continue our father’s legacy so we formed an alliance and God gave it the title “Spirit 2 Spirit”. We’ve been told we’re quite good want widen and expand our music ministry. However, we believe this to be a small part of our calling because for us it's not about money, fortune, or fame. It’s a ministry designed to create a new musical gender to promote spiritual values (“Message Music”). The possibilities we envision have no limits.... Website: cdbaby.com/spirit2spirit I know God speaks through us all, for of ourselves we are nothing... I feel its part of my purpose to share the word God has expressed thru me, If not to the masses..... to you as a friend.... Oprah We are blessed....We all have a story... can I share mine with you? Please.... I apologize if I have taken up too much of your time but I’d like to leave you with this Poem, Hoping to add to your enlightenment In Loving Trust, and anticipation, Denny I AM © Denny Jenkins I AM Clothed in flesh and blood Perfectly crafted… life itself… balance Part and partial to the same…creator create Thought spoken into existence Nothing unattainable I AM Doubt… war wages The enemy armed with deception, treachery, lies…illusion-death Death know not I…I AM eternal I AM Beautiful, colorful, without want My every need fulfilled Eternal, Immortality You You and I are one…selfless Separated by illusion…sleep Awaken…one...no separation Be still…Know I AM GOD A Revelation: I will supply your every need, When your wants have become your need You have arrived Enjoy the journey

Anonymous

8/2/2008 6:50:11 PM

dear oprah, my name is lauren n im 15 n ive noticed u havent had zac efron on ur show.....big mistake!! he is the hottest awesomest guy to like walk the earth!!! i think u need to have him on ur show soon because his movi high school musical 3 is coming out very soon so u could talk 2 him bout that!!!! anyway im gonna keep writing untill i can get zac on ur show! anyway thanks for reading this ur awesome n and a wonderful person!! i watch ur show everyday with my mom n grandmother! ha well thanks bye! o ya my email is tennisplaya519@yahoo.com bye

Anonymous

8/5/2008 10:35:56 PM

Dear Oprah, I'm writing this letter on the behalf of my maid, her brother suffered a stroke few weeks back in Ethiopia. A visiting doctor to Ethiopia gave him a prescription to buy aggrenox which isn't available there. I tried to buy it for her through some friends in the States but we met with some red tapes. Oprah, I'm not asking anything for myself nor should I, I just have some compassion for my fellow human beings. It would be great if you can cut through all these red tapes on sending medicine outside the States and send it to the person in need for it in Ethiopia. I know this is a far cry but to think we can count on you in this matter is what provoked me to write this letter. Sincerely, Hero

Hero

8/7/2008 3:47:33 AM

Dear Oprah, I need your Help You helped get an Innocient man get out Of the prison which My Husbands Cuson is Being Held There for Commiting a crime which he hadn't done we Have the evidence that it could have been 4 individuals involved. He wasn't their and they didn't due a thourgh investigation into the Matter. Please Help us We can't afford an Attorney and his mother needs have heart Surgery. She just wants to see her son out. She has Been on the list for a heart and She is getting worse than Better. So please let me know something.

Anonymous

8/11/2008 2:05:00 PM

Hey there Oprah, my name is Heather, i am 14 years old, and i have a friend named Megan that is also 14. Because of our good grades in school and great reputations, we have been invited to go on a three week trip to Europe as student ambassadors for an orginization called People to People. As i can go, Megan can not afford to go. Her mom is close to not being able to pay her monthly taxes. So Megan's only chance of going is by fundraising $5,000 dollars by this summer of 2009 which is practically impossible. Please help us out if you can. I know that we may not have a life threatening problem, but this is our only chance of full filling one of our life long dreams.

Heather

8/14/2008 11:15:14 AM

hello oprah. i just want to share an amazing story about my husband and his daughter and stepdaughters. i have two amazing story to tell , it's about my niece and nephew, which we have not seen since they were babies. my sister lives in texas she was the one told me to type in my niece name on myspace. so i did and there she was posing in front of the camera, i was so happy to see her ,cause she was about 3 and her brother was 2 the last time i saw them ,but now she is 18 and her brother is 17, but i think she has got in trouble where she lives, her brother is on myspace all the time. i told him about us so far he have not really respond back to me yet, but he let me be his friend.the other story is i also found my hunny's daughter on myspace,they have not seen each other since she was 7, now she is 20 and lives alone she graduated from high school now she is in college going for her m.a degree. it has been 12 years since they seen each other. i found her on 8-25-2008 she let be her friend on the 26 my husband had tears in his eyes .i never seen him cry in the 12 years we been married he was in shock and speechless.now they talk for breakfast brunch lunch and dinner and sometimes for snacks. i can go on and on about this story but i got to cut it short he will be going to see her at the end of this month iam so happy for all of them. this was one of my prayers for my husband, he has been a great father to my kids which they are grown now and have babies also . i knew he was missing his only bloodchild now he can hold her them again. GOD ANSWER PRAYERS. and this was one of my prayers.

IAM BLESSED

8/16/2008 9:50:58 PM

Hi I am writing you with concerns I have as I watched the episode on your show, about dogs being euthanasized by the animal shelters when no available owners come forth to adopt them. It makes me extremely sad these poor creatures "that people have domesticated" have to be put down due to over breeding and neglectful owners. I just saw a dog yesterday with what looked like to be a broken back leg that was bent backwards, it was limping and dragging its leg around and kinda stepping on it like a stump, I know the dog must be in pain and if it the leg continues to go untreated it will rub a sore and most likely become infected, the leg looks as if it has been broken for sometime and the bone has healed backward leaving the only option for a veterinarian is to amputate. I wanna call the animal protection services but it breaks my heart to think that my actions could be a part of the reasons for the dog being put down. I think we should start a law for desexing of male animals cats, dogs e.c.t unless the owner is a licenced breeder. We need to cut down on animals being over bred, leading to many animals being euthanasized. Then I think maybe so many people would not take adopting animals for granted. "When someone adopts an animal they are adopting a member of the family" much like a permanet child, pets have to depend on their parents/owners for everything to keep them alive, healthy, safe, happy and warm. Animals are living creatures with feelings and emotions and should not just be discarded as it is thousands being so everyday. Thank you for your time Warm regards, Mandy Albert P.S It broung tears to my niece's and my eyes to see all the animals in black bags being dumped into the dumpster to be brought to a land fill. "Bless their little souls"

Mandy86

8/21/2008 4:37:51 AM

DEAR OPRAH my name is marvin and i from the bahamas and i was tryin to get a green card on line by it a change that i mite win or not it is my dream to live in the state and i want it to no if u cant help me plzzzzzzzz my email is jim_86_520@hotmail.com

jimbrowm

8/27/2008 2:50:09 PM

Dear oprah im a 17 year old kid at 3:15 in the morning writing you in desperate need of answers i have been searching for for years now.just last year my mother was diagnosed with breast cancer and when she was diagnosed she already had very little she had me and a low wage job an ex husband who could care less a daughter and son who lived four hours away. it has been just me and my mom now for a year now since she was diagnosed. my mother has struggled taking care of me for this past year and now she is doing whatever she can to help me out and doing absolutely nothing for herself she hasn't even bought herself something in over probably two years she loves me and all her kids and she deserves better and she deserves to live a life where she isnt struggling to just keep a roof over my head along with taking care of herself i dont know what to do anymore my mom is unhealthy she is in chemotherapy and she says things are going good. but i know things are not okay we have nearly no income comming in right now live in a low key run down apt i am finding a way to work in between school and my allstar cheerleading team and my money is going toward my own food and my team i feel i must quit my team which is the only thing that gets me away from all the stress in my life to support my mother and the needs she must have with having cancer along with being diabetic i just dont know what to do any more this truley is a shout out for help and a shout out for answers.

Anonymous

8/28/2008 12:19:22 AM

dear oprah,i want to write to you about my bus.i know i am only a 12 year old white kid,but i still need your help.my school tries to shove everyone in a seat together at the end of the day.sometimes i think the bus is no privelige,more like a nightmare.i never get a seat and we usually sit 5 to a seat with people in the aisles.i really just want my school to buy some more buses with the lot of extra money they recieve.it's not too costy and i even thought of a fundraiser or something of that nature to raise money for buses.instead of investeing all of the extra money in sports,maybe they should buy just a few more buses.i dont want much,i just usually dont get a seat because im the only white kid on my bus.today,they had to make about 20 kids to get off of the bus and they had to come back for them because there were no seats.it's just a small task for you to help me accomplish,but i can understand if you dont have the time.

Anonymous

8/28/2008 4:09:32 PM

Dear Oprah, My name is Nicole Pantophlet. I live in the Caribbean where there is a and island name ST.Maarten. i am writign you this letter to tell you what is my problem. My mother dream was to have a resturant on her own. But the problem she don't work, stays home everyday and what I am so worried about is that her dream will not come true. I realy would like my family drem to come true like my daddy his dream to hav ea nice vacation and go to basketball and go fishing. My dream is to meet the cheetah girls face to face and spend soem days with them all including Raven Symone. I ould be so happy if you can help our family in the caribbean out please hope you make our rems come true one day

Anonymous

8/29/2008 1:34:36 PM

Hi Oprah, a couple weeks I tuned in to 20/20. This segment was about Memphis Tenn and Babyland. The infant mortality rate is the highest in the world. I know you're not you brothers keepers, but the young girls need help. Can you at least try to pull other celebrities you know to raise money, so these girls can get prenatel care. This is senseless in the richest couintry in the world. Just google (babyland) you'll see.

Anonymous

9/5/2008 4:07:58 PM

Dear Oprah, My name is starsha Michelle Beerman, my sweet sixteen is in november all I want is to see the jonas brothers high school is hard and you and them are what helps me. I play their sonds an listen to you evry day that would be the best b-day ever I go to mt.view high school please if i make the money and got to go see you and the jonas brothers I would be the happiest girl ever my email is Jacobslove4eva@yahoo.com my#is 207-722-3380 you guys are my hero please starsha

Anonymous

9/6/2008 2:18:17 PM

i timothy murray have a grate story that will tough harts about my life story love to talk to you about it it will make antwon fisher look like sesamestreet people will love it hope to talk to you soon i live in bakersfield california

Anonymous

9/9/2008 9:49:53 PM

Girl, I'm going through some stuff, and I don't know what to do. I have 6 kids, one small old car that gets us here to there, yesterday it started to act up again. First my back tire went flat and it made me late for work, today, the car just wouldn't start. Battery died. Reached to work at 7:40 am. Thank God I have an understanding boss and I still thank God for the life he gave me and my family and for keeping us safe inspite of all that is going on around us. I have it hard, and it seems to be getting harder. I know that nothing in life is easy, but I just need to catch a break. I know I need to stay strong for my kids but it doesn't seem to be happening. I'm taking three more college classes this semester so that I can be in school full time next June. I want to be a Radiologist. Yep, this is my goal so that I can help the people in my country. My husband wants to be Prime Minister (it's like being the President in America) of our country. We just have a lot of dreams and not much of a way to make them come true. Anyway. if this is the correct e-mail address, please pray for me or something... I'm just trying to make a good life for all of my children. Thanks Ms. Oprah

Anonymous

9/10/2008 6:18:40 AM

Ms. Winfrey, I am done with you. Your political references throughout recent times have caused me to lose respect for you. I hear many people saying this, but are not willing to do anything about it. I respect your right to your opinion. Please respect my right to my opinion as I will no longer watch your show or read your magazine. If it were only our opinions we were dealing with, this decision would have been hard to make. However, the real issue here is far greater and calls me to action. Judi Parker 419-943-2549 Judi Parker

JKP

9/12/2008 8:32:19 AM

heyy Oprah My name is Monika and i am 13 years old. I watch your show a lot, even though i dont live in America. I live in Australia and Chris Brown is touring soon! I really like him and me and my friends all want to go to his concert! Though we are not allowed. The tickets are too expensive and we cannot afford them. I admire him so much and i would really like to see him live in concert! There are 3 of us and we all love him! If you could get us tickets to the Sydney concert in AUS it would be the best!! lots of love from down under, Monika xx

Mon.

9/14/2008 1:28:19 AM

dear Oprah, hello my name is Brian L. King. i want to submit my book to you for your book club. the title is Dysenfranchised Lovers, this fiction novel has been up close and personal to most readers, like a personal chapter has been taken out of their life and wrote on paper. everyone has an addiction or drug of choice, well Jamal's particular addiction is womanizing. does he right his wrong's and find the woman he ultimately looking for or does he become a victim of his own demise and suffers the conquences of his actions? www.trafford.com/06-2245. my second book is called Euphoric Revelations, its about a guy who winds up robbing drug dealers but only after his son, his pride and joy, gets involved with the wrong people and dies from an overdose of drugs. is this really justice or is this no different than the people he is trying to destroy? this book will be out early 2009. you can check my myspace page for actual release date. or just email me at brianlking_xav@yahoo.com thank you Brian

Anonymous

9/15/2008 7:12:38 AM

Hi Oprah my name is Jordanne Ellington,i am 12 years old,i attend the Queen's school and I am from Jamaica in the futurei would love to be a plastic surgeon, i would love to come on your show,its so awesome, i admire your work a lot. It has all ways been my dream to meet you and Michael Jackson. I have loved you guys from every since i knew my self. I would do anything to meet you two.Please im asking you to allow me a chance to come on your show. Thank you for reading this.To reach me you can call 1876:366-0063,4202-121,395-3721 or 373-7726.THANK YOU ONCE AGAIN.

candice

9/29/2008 5:28:51 PM

Oprah,Iknow you helped many people. .I am ill with alot of problems with my back breathing,and I can go on and on,my husband works in a nursing home.Doesnt make alot of money Oprah im hoping you can help me.We need a bed so bad.It will help im sure with my back and my husbands.We have an old boxspring and mattress and no head board.I am a heavy lady,and the bed doest do justice 4 me, its a queen size bed.I live in a senior complex.845-8358147.I live upstate ny.plz HELP. My address is 11 laura lane apt#8 redhook ny 12571.TYVM FOR TAKING THE TIME TO READ THIS....Christina McGrath

helpless

10/2/2008 10:00:59 AM

Hello my name is Latasha Carroll, I am reaching out to anyone who can help or listen and give me some ideas. The last couple of years I have had a Gospel hairshow. All proceeds went to the Care Center(battered women and there children). I am a hairstylist who wants to make a difference.I don't have much money because i do have my own family. I have realy been bleesed I was a little girl from the projects to the trailor parks, but i have realy been bleesed and just wanted to bless someone else. My dad is a wonderful man he built me a salon were i had a garage, him my husband and the rest of my family.I have been trying hard to find sponsor to help out at least a little bit with my show. The show consist of praise dancers, and radical hairstyle,a formal sit down dinner. If i am not able to get help i might not be able to continue,i am putting two times the money into the show. That means i am limited to what i can give. If someone could point me in the right direction i would be greatful. I guess not realy having but trying to give i realy hard. Thanks for allowing to speak and i pray u continue to be blessed

Anonymous

10/4/2008 5:37:25 AM

I Mrs. OPRAH, I'M FROM PORTUGAL, LISBON. I would like see you and talk with you. I have 20 years old and i was born in ANGOLA..My dream is know you because i admire your work helping those people who had problems... At this moment i'm in college management of human resources in first year and my parents have some difficults in paying the university but i want to continue the course eve with the physical and economic problems that i have. thanks to see my letter. my phone number is +351968398592... thanks

jozi

10/4/2008 7:55:31 AM

Dear Oprah, My name is Raymond Carnation. I was a Philadelphia Police officer that opposed racism against African Americans in the police department and was fired for doing so in March of 1999. In May of 2008 I along with two other white police officers that were also fired for opposing racism,won a Precedential Racism Case and the jury awarded us $10 Millon Dollars. The case is Moore vs. The City Of Philadelphia NOS.03-1465 and NOS.03-1473. Feel free to have your staff Google the case to understand it better We are now experiencing extreme retaliation from the Federal Judge Mary A. Mclaughlin after the verdict decision. My attorney can give you all the disturbing details on her behavior. This is now the second time we have been victimized by government agencies, The Philadelphia Police Department and the Pennsylvania District Court. They are trying to keep a tight lid on this serious racial problem with in the Philadelphia Police Department. I hope you and your staff will give us the opportunity and privilege to tell our story on your program. Together we will be able to properly address racism and help educate and inform the public on this ongoing problem in our nation. Thank you so much for your time and concern. I hope to hear from you or your staff in the near future. Keep up the great work and God Bless You! Yours Truly, Raymond Carnation Email- around4life@aol.com

Raymond

10/4/2008 4:00:26 PM

HI OPRAH.MY NAME IS MOESHA THURMAN.ME AND MY MOM HAVE BEEN LIVING WITH MY MOM ALL MY LIFE,AND MY MOM AND I WILL LIKE IF YOU CAN CONNECT US. BECUASE WE NEED YOUR HELP. MY MOM HAVE BEEN A OPRAH FAN 4 LIFE. AND MY MOM WOULD LIKE IF YOU COULD HELP US WITH A NEW HOUSE.WE HAVE BEEN LOKKING BUT CAN*T FIND. SO OPRAH PLEASE HELP US.

Anonymous

10/8/2008 5:10:58 PM

A REAL FATHER OPRAH, IM ASKING FOR NO MONEY, NO CAR, NO HOUSE…… JUST HELP…PLEASE!!!!!!!!!!!! I will explain this in a VERY short version, giving you a brief synopsis of this problem. Just because I know if you saw how long the original is, you probabl’y wont even want to read it! Lol ? PLEASE go to www.myspace/truefathers.com in my BLOG section to read the full version!!!!!!! I promise, put my LIFE on it, that you WILL be very interested in what I have to say, if you just take the time!?? I am a 28 year old GOOD father. I am divorced as of July 18, 08. Married for 6 years. 3 kids, same woman. (my spouse cheated on me, twice) Here is my situation…. Unfair and unjust child support laws. Since my divorce I was court mandated to pay 798/m in child support(CS). From an income of 3400/m. Plus have insurance on my kids, which is approx $450/m. In return, I have court mandated unsupervised parental rights to my children. They are in Tennessee, I am in NC. I get them spring, fall breaks, Christmas, and summer. My FIRST chance to get them is tomorrow (OCT. 16, 08). Since the divorce was final in July 08, my ex has not allowed me to talk to or communicate with my children. We separated in 2006, I saw my kids last Aug 07. I call daily, never an answer. Today she finally answered, and informed my NOT TO WASTE MY TIME COMING TO GET THEM. I ask my lawyer for legal advice, I was told I can call the police, but they won’t come and make her give me my kids. And there is NOTHING they can do about her NOT letting me talk to them. I can take her to court over it but the next available CS case is April 09. Last few times I went to Tennessee it cost me a little over 400 there and back. Gas has gone up tremendously!! And I would have to make tow trips, one to go get them, and another to take them back. 800 dollars. With my income, the cs I pay and insurance I pay….. after my bills I have about 200 left over….. not enough to go get them or take care of them while they are here!!! The CS laws are so unfair and unjust. If I fail to make a child support payment, arrest for me is almost overnight. (I go in DETAIL on my myspace page!!!!!) My problems are. CS Laws are NOT designed for men. I can not afford to live and pay cs, I can not afford to get them on MY times to get them I have an x wife, who doesn NOT want me in my kids lives, so does EVERYTHING she can to keep me from them. Laws that have me the father to be arrested if I don’t send my cs, but wont arrest her the mother for not letting me have my parental rights. The court mandated BOTH!!!!!! I love love love love my kids!! OH!!!!! Oprah, I found my oldest girl myspace page….. we messaged back and forth a few times….. she told me she loved me…… she snook and called me from HER cell phone a few times, and texted me a few times. Her mother found out, and got the phone cut off, and blocked me from her myspace!!! MY KIDS LOVE ME!!!!!!!! I have ALWAYS had a GREAT relationship with my kids!!!! My oldest is only 7, and in her heart wanted to talk to me so she tried by calling me and texing me and messaging me on myspace. This CLEARLY is proof that THE MOTHER is the problem. Oprah………… IM HURTING SOOOOOO BAD, IM SOOOOOO ANGRY. I ask that you help me by getting me in touch with the right person, or however you can help. We, FATHERS the good ones, need to stand together and fight these unfair laws!! If the court says I got to pay cs, and I get parental rights, then if the mother wont let the father and kids have there court mandated time together then she should be arrested or treated just as strict and hard as they treat these fathers when they don’t pay their cs!!!! I WANT SOOO BAD TO JUST SEE MY KIDS AND HOLD THEM AND LAUGH WITH THEM, BUT NOT ALLOWED TO BY AN X WIFE. I AM NOT A DEAD BEAT DAD……. Please help!! The law is wrong, Unfair, Unjust and needs to be reviewed. PLEASE TAKE THE TIMETO GO TO MY MYSPACE PAGE AND READ IN FULL DETAILS!!!!!!!! PLEASE WWW.MYSPACE/TRUEFATHERS.COM Chris Bratcher, a REAL father.

arealfather

10/15/2008 1:04:13 PM

My name is Kimarley Haye and i am writing to you because I don't know where else to turn. My story is not that great, it is not the most heart warming one you will ever hear, but I have struggled and most of my memory is consume with sadness. Im a 17 year old African American male living in New York and all I have left in this world is my dreams.I live with my Mother and we do not speak at all. My life is consume with secret gang violence and free flow anger. My problem is that i hate this life and no one believe in me. I dream i can be so much but no one stands by me. I am passionate about inventing, making life more convinient, poetry, Mechanics, and sports. I cannot persue any of my dreams, I have tried tirelessly but i always fail. i have no one to turn to, I am my only motivation and my only true friend. I guess my purpose for witing you is to seek your help in pursuing one of my dreams. I have several creative ideas that seems very profitable but evry corner i turn companies only try to drain me. Im tired of pointless fighting, my horrible family relationship, I hate robbing people, I hate violence i participate in religiously. These Problems arn't yours i am conciously aware of that, but all im asking you is to give me a chance at life. Please dream with me Oprah

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10/28/2008 3:56:43 PM

dear oprah ji ma name is jayneisha im 13 yrs old nd im in need of help very badly ma mom i love her to death in never wanna see her this way agin she a single parent rasing 4 children im the secound to the oldest she was also rasing my cuzzin shantea nd her baby my mom is the most helpfull person in my life she been my hero in help me through it all she has done everything for me in i wanna do something speical for her im livin wit ma grandma right now becuz mah mom is struggling she lost her house in her job ma sister is living wit ma aunt mah cuzzin in her baby went back home ma mom is currently livin with mah yungest 3 year old dad with mah yunger sister in ma other yunger sister she 7 anyway if u read dis plzzzzzzzzzzz i beg of u help me help her get a home thank u so much in if u reading this plz call this number (570)916 3399 plzzz

Anonymous

11/1/2008 1:19:09 PM

Dear Oprah, Writing you to ask you for your help. My name is Sarah Riley I just turn 18. I really want to share my story on your show and ask for you help on how to forgive my mom after all she put me through. I stayed in a foster home all my life I just moved with my mom not so long ago. Words cant express how happy I was to be home with her. I thought maybe she left the streets alone and figure it was time for a change but I guess I was wrong, And now I regret coming home to be honest I think I was better off at my group home. People think Im wrong because I can't forgive my mom for all the things she put me through. How she let someone else teach me the things a mother is suppose to teach her daughter, They say forgive and forget but, some things you can't forget. This will follow me the rest of my life and it hurts just knowing I really didnt have a place to call home or had a family that cared. People I didnt even know welcome me in their home and loved me like I never been love and it was the best feeling in the world. Oprah I really need your help!!!! What should I do???

sarahsofly55

11/5/2008 12:01:30 AM

DEAR,OPRAH MY NAME IS HAILEY AND 10 YEARS OLD AND I WROTE A REPORT ON YOU IN CLASS AND I JUST WANTED TO KNOW IF YOU REALLY GOT ABUSED? OH AND I HAVE BEEN THINKING OF GOING ON A DIET DO YOU THINK THATS A GOOD IDEA?

Anonymous

11/5/2008 10:09:49 PM

Dear miss Oprah Winfrey i watch your show sometimes and i get some inspiration in what you say. My brother died on march 21, 2008, and in that time i was to do an exam. it was as if what some people would say about there life when something bad happen to them that their is a part of their life missing of that their is a hole in their life that needs to be fill or apart of their life is incomplete. That is how my life is I have now other brother or sister and now i am alone, and also i have been trying to get in to a college to make something good of my self in live i know that you may that get the chance to read this but it makes me feel happy to know that their is a person like you in the world and that God has created you special so that you can bring hope to those who have none.I am not asking for much but for you to read this on your show to let some body that is out there that is feeling the same that i am that they can make it in life if they put their minds to it with lots of love from Janalee Murphy.

Anonymous

11/7/2008 4:07:03 PM

oprah im a grandma thats 70 yearrs old. I need your help.I want to see my grand children i havent seen them in 7 years and im very sad help me please please

Anonymous

11/7/2008 5:16:56 PM

hey oprah my name is trifilia reynoso im 70 years old i need your help because i havent seen my grandchildren in 7 years and i cant die without seeing them so opraha i know your a great person and you like to help other people so oprah can you help me see my grand children in florida please please i need your help thanks my number is 1413 -737-3799 my adress is 70 harrison ave. in spring field Ma. thanks for your help ill be waiting for your call soon god bless you and good bye

Anonymous

11/7/2008 5:28:18 PM

Hi Miss Oprah,my name is "precious" from brooklyn,N.Y (of course this is not really my name but this is what i would like to go by 4 now)... i am 1 of many young woman having difficulties in their relationships....I've been with my boyfriend for over 4 years now and i hope 1 day we could get married and live happily ever after but i doubt that this could ever be possible...this leads to why i am writing you this letter.I fear that my self esteem may cost me my relationship...i cry every time i think about it..My boyfriend have been my 1st love,my 1st everything and yet after more than 4yrs i have yet to appear before him completely naked.He believes that i have the perfect body but he only sees what i have allowed him to and how i have allowed him to...but from childhood my breasts have always been growing in a downwards position....i really don't want him seeing me this way not because i don't think he will grow to love me...i just don't think i will ever grow to love myself this way.I feel like my live has ended even before its began,,,i wanna know what it feels like to wear a bathing suit on the beach,how to let my guard down,how to love myself and stop askin...why me?Miss Oprah please help me.....p.s. my e-mail is preciousmc15@hotmail.com

Anonymous

11/10/2008 7:23:47 PM

The Truth!!!!..Thats the name of the Threatre program us kids in Brentwood ny stand for..My name is shadrack I'm 19 years of age also an aspiring Actor and writer, I wrote a play Called the truth Which involves the negativity and trials many kids go through expecially now adays..The play Won an Naccp award and was sent to Nationals. This play is bringing together little by little a community with many racial tensions. But problem is many of the parents even though they want their kids to stay off the street, some think its a waste of time since we have no money to take the play anywhere, and also we have very little to offer their kids ..such as scholarships. I really need your help in promoting this play Oprah and showing people in my neighborhood that has recieved such a bad name that There is hope to anything you strive for. You can be our hope to bring together a community and raise up our faith Oprah.

Anonymous

11/14/2008 7:55:59 AM

Do Not hold your breath waiting to hear back from "Thee Oprah" I wrote several letters to her 2 years ago regarding a very specific topic. Still waiting....didn't even receive a courtesy form letter. Even Santa answers letters and sometimes God Almighty Himself but NOT Miss O.

dizzydez911

11/15/2008 7:25:59 PM

Dear Oprah: I know you help a lot of people. I would to tell you please if u can help me.

Anonymous

11/16/2008 11:08:17 PM

Dear Oprah: I know you help a lot of people every day.My name is Ruth and today is my birthday, i would like you to help me please.

ruht

11/16/2008 11:14:04 PM

hey oprah Im not in debt or have major problems but i do have a question. My mom is amazing and works hard everyday for us. She is never free. From trakeing care of my 3 year old brother,being the president of many school clubs to help to make our lifes better,to doing her job so we can live a good life. I havent seen my mom do anything she has actually wanted to do in 4 yuears. She needs a break. The best christmas gift i could think of would to be a ticket to your show. im 14 and make money but i know i will never have enough for a ticket. I want my mom to be happy. I wanted to know if you could invite her to come to the show. She needs this i can see what the stress of life is doing to her. I just want her to be happy once again.Please give this to her. Please if you can do this call me on my cell i want it to be a surprise.My number is 6950522 thank you oprah.

Anonymous

11/17/2008 9:18:39 AM

oh yea the number by the way is 317 6950522 i wrote the comment above this. Please oprah write or call back i need your help.

Anonymous

11/17/2008 9:22:53 AM

Dear Oprah, it has taken me over 20 years to realize that I can truly do whatever I truly want to do in life. Three years ago I adopted a baby from Haiti and became a mom. I am now awaiting my second adoption from Ethiopia. And after 12 long years of fighting hard to become a permanently contracted teacher in my city, I am now walking away from that job and travelling with my two adopted sons to Malaysia and Australia for a year. After that year is up I will take up a teaching job in Brunei where I will have a wonderful quality of life and much more time to spend with my two sons. Even just ten years ago this would have terrified me! It IS possible to live your dreams - as I see people doing on your show regularly! Terri

Tibby

11/20/2008 11:15:30 AM

opra u have touch so many in so many ways we thank u on this thanksgivingday my mom loves uer show she would realy like uer xmass cd and holliday saying which i would like purchaes for her to give her that joy u, for uer foundation apon uer succceds thank u again h910-577-1686 c 910577-8255 and our military thanks u but i think u should have show to let them and wives speak up for what is falling my husband is in he got hurt sept06 iraq ph good solider now fells like falled and so do manyothers they need that hope thanku usmc jacksonville nc

Anonymous

11/27/2008 6:57:41 AM

Dear Oprah, My name is Emilie and I have a twin sister and her name is Krystal. We are 15 years old. I am writing you because i would like some help. See, I have had a major dream to go to Ireland and be and Exchange student for a school year. The truth is though, we are not able to afford it. I have been looking into gov. grants and stuff and there is none that I can find for exchange students specifically. My sister and I would both love to do the program, but it would be even more costly. Now I know there are many others out there that need to be helped out a lot more than us, but I was just wondering if you knew any organizations out there that offered grants for people like us. If you do that would be great. we both have good gpa's if that helps. Thankyou.

Anonymous

12/1/2008 5:04:42 PM

Hi, . I was wondering how to get rid of flashbacks. I have had a lot of abuse in every way, got married and abuse again, then after my divorce I was taken advantage of again. I am so tired of living like this and I know the memories will always be there but how do i stop them from ruining my life? I have suffered depression, ptsd ect and I believe the main cause of it is from the abuse. My life is a mess and don't feel like i have one. If you can give me an input, I would really appreaciate it. Thanks

Anonymous

12/4/2008 9:50:52 PM

what's next for a single black women? I'm 22 with three kids, part time job, full time student, and a overtime mom! Oprah what's next? I can't stop crying, I'm even crying for writing you this, because growing up I use to be who you are now, but after actually dealing with life I just gave up. My life isn't depressing, I can deal with life. I just feel like I'm depressing because I can't deal with myself. I'm not disappointed with life, it's me who i'm disappointed in, sad right... I know. I tried every suicide attempt and the book but it doesn't work because i'm not even strong enough to do that, so that's why i ask what's next? Can u tell me?

SUICIDE DOESN'T WORK

12/7/2008 11:19:21 PM

dear opey, Im 22,interested in sports and I dont think that its fair that there are womens football teams out there and no league.I am currently a female football player and I think that MY TEAM SHOULD BE PLAYING ON PROFESSIONAL LEVEL.I AM VERY DEDICATED TO MAKING MY DREAM COME TRUE.THE ONLY THAT I AM MISSING IS A POWERFUL PERSON WITH THE VOICE OF THE AMERICAN PEOPLE.I LOVE YOUR STRIVE A DEDICATION TOWARDS NOT BEING A MINORITY BUT A STRONG BLACK WOMEN.PEOPLE HAVBE KNOW CHOICE BUT TO HEAR YOU ANND I ENVY THAT IN MY SITUATION. PLEASE HELP TARA 443-463-3122

Anonymous

12/8/2008 3:22:33 PM

HEY ITS ME AGAIN.FEMALE FOOTBALL PLAYER.SORRY WRONG # 443-740-4988

Anonymous

12/8/2008 3:25:34 PM

Hello Oprah first and formost i just want to let you know that i am a huge fan and that you are a very powerful and influetial woman. I know you get over billions of fan mail a day but im writing you asking you for some help i am 8 months pregnant and im going to be honest my husband has been arrested for the first time and now im very very lonely about to get laid off of my job, lose my apartment and everything im sure im not the only one and i no there are worst case scenarios out there. Im so stressed out im home alone and my husband is a very good man he just made a big mistake in trying to make money for us to get by. He is not a woman beater or none of that stuff he is my big sweet heart and me and my baby is his main concern right now i even think he is thinking suicidal in prison but everyday i tell him he needs to be strong and everything is going to be okay If i can get any kind of help I will be very greatful my name is delilah and my number is 347 677 5775 im from brooklyn new york hope to here from you it will be the best day of my life and give me a lot of hope for the future

delilah

12/8/2008 8:15:35 PM

I'm not asking for help, understanding or pity. I'm writing for you and maybe some of your followers. You've recently talked about your weight gain. The way it's presented in the press, it's a bad thing. Like you're ashamed of it. Perhaps you are, but you shouldn't be. We are all who we are. Some people have "wider" body types than others and anything less or more is an effort, even a fight. There are only two reasons to lose weight. The healthiest of them is for health reasons. If the weight you maintain is too much for your system to handle and you develop complications like diabetes, arthritis, liver or kidney problems; you NEED to lose weight. Anything more than ideal weight in that situation is not to be ashamed of, but rather dealt with clinically. The second reason, (not as healthy but understandable) is to look sexy for your lover. Honestly, your true lover loves you and not those curves or lack of curves and would rather you be happy and healthy than just sexy. I admit, sexy is great, but if my significant other told me that if she lost weight it would be unhealthy, I would buy her the biggest box of chocolates I could. Because you have such power in the media and your followers try to emulate your actions, you set a president that if you feel bad about being heavy, they do too and they don't see the inner self as easily. You would have the hardest time keeping that "sexy" figure since you make a bit more than minimum wage, you can have anything you want. Maine lobster, fresh off the boat... it's yours. Chocolate Mouse from a French restaurant, (in France no less), voila' it's yours. We get fat on snickers. Not to pick on snickers... any junk food will do. In conclusion. You should feel good about yourself. In bed, your self-confidence and self-respect is far more sexy than a size 6. Michael (like the Arc Angel only REALLY different)

Michael (not the arck angel)

12/13/2008 11:50:42 AM

dear Oprah, my name is Emily Williamson and i am 16 teen year old.I am in fosters care.I am have been with this family that God has given me.I go to church ever Sunday in Wednesday that i can go.I am looking at going to this mission trip.It is at Romania and i am looking at 200.00 dollower.I am pretty shore that people write you all the time on here for money.I really would like you to know some place that could help me out on my problem.I would love to male a different in my life.If you could help me i would be ever happy about this.I live in TN, and would live to hear from you . my number is 931-379-0540.like i said places

emilyrose

12/22/2008 3:37:49 PM

dear Oprah, my name is Emily Williamson and i am 16 teen year old.I am in fosters care.I am have been with this family that God has given me.for two years now.I go to church ever Sunday in Wednesday that i can go.I am looking at going to this mission trip.It is at Romania and i am looking at 200.00 dollower.I am pretty shore that people write you all the time on here for money.I really would like you to know some place that could help me out on my problem.I would love to male a different in my life.If you could help me i would be ever happy about this.I live in TN, and would live to hear from you . my number is 931-379-0540.like i said places

emilyrose

12/22/2008 3:41:13 PM

oprah upset with the show you provided a new kitchen for this family, daughters felt kitchen was from the 70's which it was , oh well I know familys that would LOVE to have that kitchen, how about them??????? 70's also is somewhat back in!!! Help where it is really needed!!!

pinky

12/30/2008 9:05:29 AM

Dear Oprah, For some reason, I've always felt as if we were going to someday meet. I don't know how or why, but it's an innate feeling I have from time to time. I even see you in my dreams with family members and loved ones cooking dinner. I know- sounds crazy. However, this letter is not for me at all. I am writing to tell you about my little sister who I love dearly. She has the biggest heart I know. Especially around Christmas time. She gives gifts you would not imagine from somebody only making $8/hr. She's in retail and because of her disability and comfortable mindset. I believe she can go further, but that's another story. This has been a very hard Christmas this year and all I want to give her is what she gives to my mother, father, sister & husband, neice, and of course myself. She doesn't just give little gifts, she comes abundant. She gave my mother $500 (she's been saving for awhile) because she knows my mom have been struggling to make ends meet. She gave my neice a gift card of $100 to children's place, plus king size blankets and matching sheets (also not cheap), she gave me a digital camera in which I love, she gave my dad and brother in law nice sweaters (2 apiece), my neice a stocking full of play things, and more. I cannot express the amount of gratitude I have for her, but to tell you and maybe have her on your show. She has the brightest and beautiful smile. She also has cerebral palsey. She's overweight but beautiful as can be. I would love to see her flourish and hope maybe you would take this letter into consideration so she can get recognition from someone as prominent as you. The gift I gave her could not fulfill what she has done for my family for the holidays. I hope you take the chance to see how loving and genuine she is, which only can be a gift from God. She truly has the heart of His essence. Thank you Oprah and God bless everything you do because you are the only one I know so far that makes love noticeable in the public.302-442-0948 Jenelle Green

Anonymous

12/31/2008 9:01:29 PM

DEAR OPRAH IT TOOK ME 4-6 WEEKS TO FINAL WATCH YOUR SHOW AIRED ON 11-04-08, (BEHIND CLOSE DOORS). WELL I JUST HAVE TO SAY THANK YOU. I THOUGHT THAT I KNEW EVER THING ABOUT GIVING A WOMEN PLEASURE BUT I WAS WRONG. MEN IT WAS HARD ADMITTING THAT I DON'T KNOW BUT HERE I AM SAYING IT. I CAN'T WAIT TO GIVE IT A BETTER SHOT. ME, JAMES(MALE) WATCHING THE OPRAH SHOW, A SHOW I THOUGHT WAS BASICALLY FOR WOMEN, MEN WAS I WRONG...THANK YOU

Anonymous

1/1/2009 8:07:01 PM

Hi, I am an 19 year in search of my biological mother i do not know what i can do. I do not have the money to do all that is asked of me but please if you can help please help me. All I want is to know my mother and if she is still alive,

Anonymous

1/2/2009 9:41:12 PM

hello Oprah, first of all i would like to give honor to GOD for waking up to live another day! also i would like to say thank you for your show! It gives me hope that if i keep trying and praying that one day i can make it just like you! Im not asking for money or anything like that,all i am asking is for you to pray for me and my family! i lost my job due to cutbacks and it seems like everything is falling down on me! My family is strong and sticking together! i watch your shows for insperations and hope! i hope you continue to be bless and you have a outstanding new year this year! please put me in your prayers! thanks

Anonymous

1/3/2009 1:03:18 PM

DEAR OPRA, I LOST MY JOB THREE YEARS AGO. I HAVE SINCE BEEN TRYING TO LOOK FOR WHATEVER IS OUT THERE. WE ENDED HAVING TO GO BANKRUPT AND FORCLOSED ON THE HOUSE. WE HAVE TO BE OUT APRIL THE 5TH. MY MARRIAGE IS NO DOING WEEL. I NEED TO START OVER, BUT HAVE NO WHERE TO TURN. MY HUSBAND FEELS HE WANTS ME ON A SHORT LEASH, THOUGH I HAVE NEVER PROVOKED THIS, I FEEL IM IN A POSITION I CANT GET OUT OF. MY HUSBAND DOES NOT WORRY ABOUT THE BILLS, I RECIVE 10.00 AWK FOR GAS. HE REFUSES ME MEDICAL ATTENTTION FOR MY BACK SHOTS OR MEDICATIONS SAYING I USE TOO MUCH OF INSURANCE. PLEASE CANNYOU HELP ME WITH A NEW START. THANKS SINCERELY DIANNA

Anonymous

1/7/2009 9:37:49 AM

dear oprah, my name is nyoka i currently live in the bronx, i watch your show and you inspired me a lot. I am 24 years old and i am so depressed i dont know what to do anymore i need your help. I live in the states for seven years i went to college but i didnt finish because of financial difficulties , my dad was the one who file for me so that i am living in the states right now, he is a very nice person and i love him with all my heart but he treats me as if i am not his child when i am not around he talks bad things about me to my friends and my other sisters and i dontthink thats right. I dont have a job right now but i am looking everywhere to find one i cried night and day sometimes i dont eat for days because i dont have any food to eat my mom is in jamaica so sick and i cant do nothing to help her, i have suffer so much in life and go through a lot of hardship that i cant remember the last time i was happy. I always tell myself that i will never ask anyone for help but i just dont see any other way out of the situation. I want to go back to school but i cant because i dont have not even a penny to start i have no where to live i have no one to help me and i even do things that i dont want to do just to get money to help my mom and my nieces and nephews. I have to be staying with friends to survive i really dont want to live like this anymore please help me oprah i am begging you i dont have no one else to turn to i tried looking for help everywhere. My address is 3828 pratt ave bronx Ny 10466 apt b1 my number is 718-874-6997 thank you so much and i am looking forward to hear from you and even if you cant help me i thank you for taking the time out to read my letter ok God bless you so much

nyoka

1/8/2009 6:37:18 AM

oprah, my name is sara and i just turned 18 years old. i am currently staying with my best friend and her wonderful family. i am writing you to tell you that you give me hope. i have been threw more in my short 18 years of life than most people in their entire lives. when i was young my mother was a huge drug junky and after my father divorsed her he recieved sole custody of me. they were mairried again shortly after and had my younger brother. after their 2nd and final divorse my mother sold my brother to a convienent store clerk for five dollars so she could buy drugs. my father went to houstin and found my brother in a foster home and recieved sole custody of him as well. my dad was hurt a couple years ago working for a company that was building the casino laberge de lac in lake charles. he was put on pain medication and everything went down hill after that. april 24, 2008 i came home from school and my grandmother told me that my dad wasnt answering the door. so i walked to his house and took the air conditioner out of the window. when i went in the house i suddenly had a chill down my spine. i opened the door to the living room and found my father dead across his bed. so i moved in with my grandmother and grandfather i turned 18 two days after christmas and january 7th i was kicked out of my grandparents home. i took care of four years of my college so that i can make a future for myself because i believe that i can overcome any obstical. my sister married a 37 year old man when she was only 16 years old also involved in drugs. i want to make something of my life and proove that even though statistics say a child that grows up sourounded by drugs will more than likely do them to. i am determined not to become a statistic. i am my own person and no matter what everyone thinks of me i will prove to myself and the people who believe in me that i can overcome!! alot more has happened to me over the years that would make people shutter but i dont beleive in harping on them i look straight ahead with the help of God i can become something great

Anonymous

1/9/2009 3:08:03 PM

Dear Oprah, I'm writing because of my parents, instead of myself. Both of my parents are women. I just wish they were not treated like second class citizens! You should use your resources to fight! Gay marriage should be legalized! My family is just that, a family, and we deserve to be treated fairly. Sincerely, an optimist

Anonymous

1/9/2009 4:28:17 PM

Dear Oprah i live in iowa my family and i just lost our restaurant it was a wonderful place for families to come we named it after my cousin who died from cancer at the age of 12 my family and i are all very hard workers i do in home daycare and have since the birth of my last child five years ago my husband works 7-4 at a heating and air installation place my father is a truck driver, my mother is a med aide in a nurseing home we all kept our full time jobs the whole two years we had our restaurant it was hard some days but we all loved the place so much we just wanted to have something to do here in our small town with nowhere else for families to take their children and let them play and be kids before their food comes they can play games, redeem tickets for a prize, visit with a bear that loves to see children smile, we had a huge playground in doors and we had wonderful food i tried for many months to save the place but with the economy the way it is right now being a new business we were struggeling to much with the bills our landlord had to tell us it was time to shut it down we the town want it back i have a building in mind but i need help finacially i know you get this alot but we are very honest people with good hearts just looking for a fun place for a small town in iowa so the children here have somewhere togo i cant tell you how many kids and mothers cried when they found out we had to close im not in debt really that bad just to much debt for someone who does daycare to get out of we will be fileing bankrupcy to get out of the the next four years of a lease with the landlord because it's $178,000 i just need a boost to get a loan payed off with the bank to keep our equipment so we can move to new site i know you often help people in need of something this was my last option to try to save this business i hope you dont think i ask people for help just to better myself because we dont. we are very self sufficeint organized people but are now lost with which way to turn, this business was a little piece of the little boy we lost and sadly miss. please help reopen our restaurant, family fun center.641-420-2760

Anonymous

1/10/2009 12:22:49 PM

Growing up my mom Tamera Ann Morgan, worked full-time because my dad was disabled. She did her best providing for my brother and I. She is the most hard working, caring, and inspirational person I know. She deserves a break. I work the midnight shift full-time to put myself through college, and am financially unable to help her, but she deserves a vacation. She works so hard to make everyone elses life better that she never thinks of herself. I think she needs vacation and I was hoping maybe you could help. I am only 19 but if you both could find it in your hearts to help my mom out I would be able to make payments of $75 a month to you untill the vacation was paid for in full it is all I can spare. Thank you for your consideration. Sincerely Ashley Morgan

bandgrl

1/13/2009 8:46:41 AM

Dear Oprah,my name is Rodney Creswell.I was just writing to ask if you can help my friends out.There mom has passed away yesterday Jan.13 09.They have no place to go.There mom was sick in the hospital and she was suffering from Dialisis.They have no money or no job.She has 3 kids and one whose is mental.They want to stick together.Her oldest daughter is old enough to move on her own and let them move in with her but she dont have any money.Two days ago they just got evicted and luckily there apartment maneger helped them out,but not for long.So I was wondering if you could grant my wish and help them out.I'd really appreciate it.

Anonymous

1/14/2009 7:58:53 AM

hi opera my name is Shantinique Booker and me and my family is going through a hard time . We just move in a nice house but the point is my mother is cant pay the rent. She's a single parent and my father dont help at all but my sister try to help her when she can . Opera we really need help cause i dont want to see my mother and brothers and sister on the street . All our life we have to fight and we just dont want to fight anymore . Opera i love my mother and she mean the world to me and i just want to see her help again , see her simle and laugh . Opera may you please please HELP us . And i love your show but, please help my family!!!!!!

shantinique booker

1/15/2009 2:57:03 PM

Hello there ms. Oprah Winfrey! I have always wanted to write you, as I am sure a million others have, and I dont know if this website really works, but I hope that you can at least hear my message! My name is Bridgette Norris, I am from the Salt Lake City, Utah area. I am 19 yrs old. I am wanting to tell you of my journey through life and how I strive to live my everyday life being who I am and loving others as we all should! Not in hopes of getting anything in return, but in hopes of being able to reach out to other women who are in situations as my own, and try there very hardest to know that they are here for reason and that they can make it, if they are set to. Growing up, I had a VERY VERY difficult childhood, I dont want to say like Dave Pelzer's, but very similar in some cases. I have a mother and family for that matter who do drugs, veyr hardcore drugs, and I didnt know about it till I was in the ninth grade. Being around it for so long, you just get used to things. I asked a friend if there parents did cocane too, and they freaked out... telling me that was not right. Only then did I realize my parents were in a mess and so was I. Growing up I was abused by my mother, and its still so odd to me when I look back and see I was the only child who got it. My mother at times would smack the other kids, but nothing compared to what I got. In the ninth grade my mother kicked me out. MY memory isnt the BEST, but what I do know is, is that it was for the most bizarre reasoning. She was my mom and I had to do what she said. I moved in with my grandma, who shall I mention only lived a block away. As my grandmother got older she was less abusive, but still very active with the drug stage as was the rest of my family. Things werent any better, I wanted to get out and I needed to fast. My mother and siblings would come over to grandma's, go in my room and thrash it beyond desciption. For reasons still unknown to this day, but they would come over and say things like "Why are you here? You dont belong in this family." I had not response. After they would leave, I would go in my room and cry for hours. Wanting something better for my life, I moved from my grandma's to my Aunt Donnette's house. Which was a little further away, but still in a good driving range of 20 minutes. But at least it was further away from home! While living there, I worked at an amusement park here in Utah and it was hard. I was 14 yrs old and I was working a full-time job in the summer. My aunt and her family was not any better. She was an alcoholic along with the mix of drugs. My uncle who lived there was a police officer who knew about all these things and didnt say a word. I didnt like him for that. I felt he could have somehow helped me, and US for that matter. But he didnt. One day my aunt was upset at me because I didnt want to go to a family party. I mean, why should I? I didnt like them and they didnt like me. Being 14, I did act a bit too childish, and I ran off down the road in hopes she would just leave without me. She called the police and told them I was going to hurt myself, again for reasons I dont know?? They showed up and asked what was going on. This was the VERY first time I told them of the drugs and the abuse, my aunt immediately stuck up for them and herself and said, its punishment... not abuse, and denied the drug use. My mother knew about the situation and told the police she wanted me home. For then I was scared for my life. I knew I was going to get a consequence, but being 14 I was a minor and had no choice. I went back home and things were not looking up. Beatings came more and more. When high school started, I really wasnt excited, summer was a great time for me. A time that I could escape away from the horrible things that happened to me at school too. Girls would beat me up all the time, and I mean all the time. So if I wasnt getting hit at school, I was being hit at home. But at least during the summer, I was able to get away from one of the hitting sessions. I told my mother I didnt want to fgo to that high school, again for her insane behavior she kicked me out again. I started living with a family friend, we will call her Angela. Angela used to be caught up in the drug life, but had a daughter at a young age and decided she needed to consider her child and got away from the addiction. She was a good person and I was so happy that she took me in. While trying to enroll me in some school, it seemed hopeless. Only hopeless because in the state of Utah, by law I have to have a legal guardian enroll me, and because she wasnt. We had no choice. I was out of thoughts and almost out of hope. When on my birthday right before my sophomore year, my aunt Tyra showed up from Idaho and said "Hey, lets get you away from all this and get you thinking about other stuff. It will only be for a week and you can come home and figure out what to do about school!" I said, "OK" Next thing ya know, all my things were packed and Angela had also kicked me out. Because of my mother her hands were tied, what my mother said WENT, and what she said was "Aunt Tyra is coming to get Bridgette and stay with her in Idaho, so no one has to deal with her." I didnt get to say goodbye to anyone and there I went. I was veyr sad the whoel drive up. and I wasnt excited, I barely knew my Aunt and I was terrified of her husband. He was a very abusive man. I enrolled into Twin Falls High School and began school there. Things were better because I didnt have girls beating me up, but home life was the same old. We lived in a trailer out in the middle of no where by the Beet Factory. Taking the bus to school made me late about everyday, and was only hurting my attendance. I became real good friends with girl names Tiffany, who happened to live in the city and not to far from school. During the week my aunt gave me permission to stay at her house to get to school on time! Tiffany's family was GREAT! Very religious good people, and her mother treated me like her own! One day, AGAIN out of no where, my mother found out about me staying there for the weeks of schoo and didnt like that idea. She asked my Aunt to forbid me from it. I got a phone call, saying I was to be home and if I wasnt home there would be consequences, again scared for my life, I called the police knowing that my aunt and uncle were on there way. Tiffany knew all about my life and was scared for me also. The police officer told me, its not an emergency, so I will have to patiently hold them there until they arrived. I cried more so on purpose in order to get them to stay, to buy myself time. My Uncle George came in and immediately started ranting on about how I was a SLUT and I was no good for any family. I was afraid because tiffany's family had liked me and I wanted it to stay that way, and making up such lies only made it worse for them to think that having there daughter be around me was a bad thing. I bought enough time thankfully and the police showed up. I was so upset by the time I got to the door that the police officer had looked down at me with they eyes of such disappointment, I had wondered what I had done wrong at this point. My Uncle George was able to talk with him before I got to, and told him that I make up lies all the time to get attention. I was told to apologixe to the officer and finish packing my things because I was going back home.... I was so irrate because I didnt get to tell him anything. I got in thr truck, and luckily Tiffany had let me borrow her phone so in case of an emergency I could call for help. As soon as I got home, I was sent to my room. I got on Tiffany's cell phone and got the phone number for Foster Care. I called Foster Care, and as I was on the phone I heard footsteps by my door. I was so scared and I had told the lady I wasnt allowed to be on the phone and that I had to be quiet. TOO LATE, George had heard me, came into my room threw the phone and started beating me by punching and kneeing me hard in the back. I was crying and begging for him to stop. I then came out of my room and he dragged me outside and walked me into the corn field, as far as it would go and left me there. Said I was to sleep outside for the night! I was scared, it was really late, I had cuts and bruises and all I wanted to do was be safe, where someone loved me. Before I knew it, my aunt came out and got me and put me on the phone with my mother. My mother then began to tell me that if I didnt knock my crap off, she would have the police put me in jail until she decided to take a trip to Idaho and get me. I told her I wouldnt do it again. I went back into my room and fell asleep for things to only get worse in the morning. When I woke up and went to school, I was called into the policeman's office, scared that I would be in trouble for my cuts and bruises. Turns out that the lady from Foster Care had heard everything on the phone and was able to find what school I attened and contacted the police because of what she heard on the phone from the night before. He asked me if it were true, I told him yes. He then asked me for my mother's number. I told him it, and started going off trying to explain that the situation was only worse at home. He sent me back to class and ordered me not to go home if the bell rang for the day to end. I went back to class and within an hour I was called out again, but this time to the attendance office. I wasnt sure why, I thought maybe he was taking me somewhere, somewhere safe?! But low and behold, there stood my aunt. She said, "I talked with your mother today, you are going home for good." I ran down the hallway to get away from her. I was so mad because the police man didnt know and I was only going back to where it all began. Turns out, he hadnt spoken with my mother yet. He was on a call and was not in the building. The Principal had to escort my aunt out only saying that by orders of the officer I was not to leave without first talking with him. She then yelled, "WHATEVER THAT LITTLE GIRL TELLS YOU, IS A LIE." I felt better being able to get away from her but scared for what was to come. The policeman got back and said that my mother was on her way to come and get me. I immediately burst into tears, knowing it wasnt going to be pretty. The officer said I was to stay at the school till she showed and he would go the my Aunt's house and get all my things together! It seemed to take for hours and hours and finally she was there. ;( I got into the car and waved the policeman goodbye only knowing that when I got home I was going to get the worst of it. Finally reaching Utah once again and in the middle of the night. Things were to get worse. My father (who is my step-dad) but is my dad because has been there my whole life was saying, "If you dont get rid of her I will, you choose her or me. I wont live in the same house as someone who causes grief." Right then I knew I was screwed, my mother wasnt going to choose me over him. let alone me at all for anything. I went to my so called room, tha only had a pillow, blanket and a hard cement floor to lay on. As I lay there crying, I am praying for a miracle. The next day I was enrolled into the dreadful school I didnt want to be in in the first place. Things at school were not what I call the best place to be. People were still beating me up all the time and when I would get suspended for "safety reasons" I would get the worst of it at home for being there to make my mom's life miserable. One day while at school, I had forgotten something for a big test and needed my mom to bring it up to me. When I called her on the phone, I knew she was in a bad mood and knew it wasnt the right time to ask, but I did anyways. She got mad (which to this day I think she is bi-polar) and said she wasnt going to do anything for me. She began to make me cry for all the hurtful things that she had said. An office assistant couldnt hear the conversation, but left me sticky note that said, when you are off the phone, please come see me. When I finally got off the phone, I walked into the principal's office and she asked me what was going on. I didnt want to tell her in fear I was only going to get it worse at home. But I told her, she called Division of Child and Family Services and asked them to come down and talk with me. At the time I didnt know who they were but began telling them my journey as I am typing it now. They were very concerned and said they will get things straightened out and things would be easier for me. I didnt know what they were referring to, but turns out after being sent back to class, they went down to my mom's house and... told her everything I had said and CASE WAS CLOSED! I have no idea still to this day what my mother had said, but it was convincing enough that they closed the case and that was that. Going home was a whole different thing. Not only was I not allowed to eat food, but I was forbidden to wear anything that looked half way decent. My mother went through my whole closet and gave my clothes to the D.I. That didnt make things any better at school being made fun of the same outfit all the time. As time went on and things stayed the same, I almost told myself that maybe just keeping my mouth shut and dealing with it until I was 18 yrs old was best. I became more and more used to how I was treated. Used to not being loved and used to not having anyone. Finally I graduated from high school BARELY and moved out when I was 17 yrs old, knowing that I was almost an adult and I would br free from all the torture and hell I was out through. I knew I would be more able to live a normal and healthy life the way I had always wanted to. I moved to Farmington, Utah and I am currently still at the same home. I have been there for about 2 yrs. It was hard trying to suport myself with no parents, no car and barely enough money to get by, but I did it. And I am still doing it today! Throughout the 2 yrs things have been hard emotionally, spiritually, mentally and sometimes physically. I have been going to therapy for some time and I am so glad that I did, I was able to get the help I needed. I wasnt crazy, I just needed to train my mind to think more positive things. Like I said before, growing up in a home where love was not around and seeing all the drug and abuse, does get to you, not including all the verbal name calling. I started to think NO ONE would ever see me for me, and love me for that matter. Relationships were hard on me. I didnt know how to love and I was never able to stay in a relationship for very long, unstability is what I lived off for so long! I once lived in Wal-mart's bathroom not having anyone to take me in or to help me. I was put in a detention facility by my mother to keep me isolated from the world and telling on them. Things were hard, and I felt they were to only get better for me. I knew of my past life and I as determined to make something of myself. I like to consider myself a "Matilda" I was different from my family and I knew I was. I just didnt have the magic powers like she did. I still go through many many trials, as I have found the person I am spending forever with. I am almost 20 yrs old, I am engaged and I love my finace more than anything. Big problems now are, his family HATES me and isnt willing to give me a chance. I just wish they knew where I came from and who I really am. They are now banning him from there family because of me. It makes me feel awful because I know how important family is and if I had a family like his growing up, I would give anything for that. So we are taking things one day at a time. To make things a little more complicated, I just found out I am pregnant, with no health insurance and with big life choices of somehow paying for my wedding that is in March 2009, and somehow being able to be the mother I never had to my own child, that or adoption, and I just dont want money to be the reason I give this sweet child away. I really dont. I was slowly paying for my wedding paycheck by paycheck until TODAY! I lost my job because of how everything is in the world. Unemployment is so high, and its so hard being on my own, having all these bills, again no support, little and now NO income and somehow trying to do all of this. Its been some of the hardest things I have ever been through in my life. Tradition is the bride's parents pay for the wedding, well not in my case. My fiance is at an intern where he is making very little money hoping to get hired on full-time and permanantely so we can get health benefits and maybe some money to pay for our big day! But we are only praying a miracle happens. With all this being said, I shared my story in hopes to let people (women) know that it is possible to come from nothing and make something of yourself, I did it alone a lot of my life and I am making it. Slowly but surely. Please ladies and even gentleman, there are plenty of people who have it worse than I and some who dont. Either way, we are here for a reason and I know that if we just believe things will get better somehow and someway. Please know that even I truly care for people and there situations as if they were my own! I really do, and if I can say that there are people out there who really care, and who are willing to help. If I were rich, I would give and give till I couldnt anymore, I would take in all the bums and give them a home. I would take all the abused children and love them as if they were my blood. I know Oprah Winfrey, as amazing as she is and as wealthy as she is. She had it tough too and here she is the richest woman in the world and making it, very happy, and very successful. She does care and just because she doesnt give everyone money, doesnt mean that she doesnt care. God Bless everyone and PLEASE keep your chin up! Hope is there and so is God! Bridgette Norris Salt Lake City, Utah

Bridgette

1/16/2009 12:29:23 PM

Hi oprah my name is alexandra. i have four childrens i realy need your help please i have to tell you why i write you, i write you because i need your help i can not take care of my child sometime when i look at them i fell am gonna crie but i can't because i don't want them to see if am crieying. and i have problem with food for them i have a job the job that i have they pay me $200 hundred dollar after tax, when they pay me like that i pay the house with the money and i don't money to by food for them, please oprah help god gonna bless you, you gonna be strong then that and if you need my picture and my kids i can send it you my picture i live and new york, god bless you bye. if you want to send me a message please send it alexandrecassandra@yahoo.com

Anonymous

1/17/2009 12:42:47 PM

Dear Ms. Winfrey, My name is Ashley Jones. I live in Omaha, Nebraska. I am a young 21 year old mother. I have two wonderful sons. But things are hard for me right now. My fiancee and I are trying to provide a good life for our sons. My oldest son isn't my fiancee's, but he takes care of him as his own. We are really struggling. Our is staying in a studio apartment with my dad. My oldest son has to sleep in a sleeping bag on the floor. I just wish my children could have a room of their own. My dad is a blessing. He has taken our family in. I just wish we could move out on our own. Eventhough we are both working it just isn't enough. Ms. Winfrey if you could give me some advice and let me know that you care I would be very appreciative. Thank You, Ashley Jones

Anonymous

1/17/2009 10:21:40 PM

Dear Oprah, My name is Kelly and I am searching for someone to help me get out of this hole that I have been trying to get out of for a while. I wrote a singer out of desperation and poured out a small version of my life. I think he was just a little overwelmed. He said he wasn't but felt bad because he couldn't fix all the nightmarish stuff for me. but told me , that if I keep trying doing what I'm doing and believe in God , witch I do that I would someday get somewhere. I feel like sometimes there is just no way out but I can't give up just yet. I have two kids one with ADHD and the other with Aspergers. It has been a nightmare trying to get through life just day to day. I really hate having to ask some one for help but I started a search for people that might help me. I am almost 32 and I live in Oklahoma. I am about to loose my first house do to forclosure because my well collapst and I don't have water now and no way to fix it. My mother was shot and killed beside me by my father when I was three and my grandmother tried to raise me but was an acholic and that was a long road and story on it's own. I know now that she did the best she could but I was in hospitals, Group homes, an orphanage and about 32 foster homes and shelters from the time I was 3 to 15yrs old untill I was emancapated . Both of my kids have been molested by family members so we now have no one. I only made it through the 7th grade and one of my diabilitys is filling out paper work. I lost my grandmoher/mother cause she raised me partly and the only mother I ever knew, I lost in March and had to wittness her dying three times in less then 30min. I just can't believe that one person can go through so much and keep going. I have not had very good role models in my life but was trying to make a better life for my kids when we moved here. About 4 1/2 to 5 years ago I was laced at a party with ice and had a subracnoid hemeraging on both sides of my brain along with a stroke and was on life support with only a 6% chance of living. I know I was ready to give up but my man Allen of 12yrs now, talked to me about how much I loved I my kids and tears he said came down my face while on life support. I know that God brought me back for a reason and I have been stuggling trying to get anywhere and I just don't how to get out of this rut. I had a storm hit and took the roof off so we were putting on the roof and a real bad storm hit while the roof was being put on on and it hailed right through the middle of my whole house, out my light fixtures. It took my pool that was half full,My dog cage like a dog run right off my dogss, thru it into the electric horse fence. A trampoline. Then we had to replace 11 windows, siding and skirting. I am about done with this house but my credit is shot and I had to have a co-signer. I do know that we have been searching for my man Allen's son for years and about 5 mths ago I found him on myspace. It was so awsome to find him with Gods help. Allen had not seen him since he was 1 and he is 14 now. For Christmas he wanted to meet his father so we went up to California and stayed with them. That was the neatest thing that we got to se him for the first time in 13yrs but we still had to come back to know that we have no water and now my insurece on the house is dropping me and I couldn't pay the mortgage because we have been having to buy bottled water to wash dishes and cook with brush our teeth, ect My only friend here I beleve are getting tired of us coming over and taking showers and doing our laundry. I feel very sad and lonely like my life needs to go in a different route. I have always wanted to but don't have money because we are on a fixed income. Allen was 78% of his body got burned off when he was eight and his father got away with pad locking him in the house so he could go drink. The skin they put on him does not want to stretch as he has grown and rips all of the time. He needs a good sergen. I don't know the way out but if I could have someone work on me with my voice. I have always wanted to be a singer since i was a little girl and now my 11yr old daughter wants to sing. I was wandering if mabey you might know someone or could help find someone that would be willing to help me out. I wish to be wealthy so that I could help people that are in my situation. I need to be able to provide for my family and not have to worry about my kids going out and to be able to put them in activities without worrying about not having the money to do it. I want them to have what I did not. My son is in treatment right now and it hurts but he on his own is very hard to take care of. Having one child with Aspergers I used to think I was a bad mother but now realized that I am a very challenged parent and he has a good gift that if I get him the help now he can make it very far in life. I jusr want to thank you for time to let me share all of this with you. I so hope this small version of my life didn't overwelm you and hope you can get back with me . If you call please leave a message because I screen my calls because I don't have the money to pay the bill collecters. I wish that I was one of those secret millionares that go around and help others. That is my dreams is ti help others with the big heart God gave me, and singing for me and my daughter. I will go ahead and end this now but please, this is my last resort. Thanks so much again. Kelly 405-969-3969 or 405-414-8745 my cell

vangelsheba

1/22/2009 4:11:07 PM

Dear Oprah, I want to be heard, but don't know how to go about it. All I thought about is you, how you are able to get the word out. I am a 43 year old woman. I stayed home with my childrem for 19 years or so. I am proud of that. However in the past two years I went back to school. I became a nurse. I have been a nurse for 6 months. I have never had medical insurance until now. I was proud that I didn't have to rely on the state to help me with my 4 children 's medical bills. Never having insurance for myself, it was a good feeling that I could take my kids to the doctors with a five dollar co-payment. I put my kids and my husband and myself on my insurance thru my work as a nurse. My husband had a heart attack in December. My insurance is costing sooo much that I can't afford my mortgage payment. What happened ? I sit here today thinking why did I get insurance. Now looking back I wish I had kept my kids on state program. That is Healthy Families. Please help me Oprah..... I'm not asking for anything. I just want my story to be told. If I had not gotten insurance, the state would help my husband's medical bills and I could afford my mortgage payment. Because he would have medi-care. I think something is wrong. I am thinking about cancelling my insurance just so my husband can get the medical help he needs. Please respond....... I need some direction....

sh3rry

1/23/2009 8:38:50 PM

Dear Oprah My name is Shiona ALves and I hope that you can help me see my father again. I haven't seen him since i was 5 years old and im about to be 14 pretty soon. My father got deported to Jamaica and I haven't spoke to him ever since. If you can help me see my father again it will mean more to me then ever!Lately I been giving my mom a hard time and she dont understand why. Nobody understands why.If my father was here everything would beh different. I want my father [back] please help me Oprah!

Anonymous

1/24/2009 9:39:28 AM

Dear Oprah, I am here to ask for help. I have come to realize that my own power cannot save my whole family. All I wanted is a house for my family, a place to feel like at home in the U.S. I am currently a student in UC Berkeley. As the housing price is low in Richmond, CA.(I know is not a good neighborhood, but some part of it is safe enough to live. Plus, we dont have choices, because we are not rich. ) All I need is a loan from anyone. I will be able to pay it off after college. We can afford paying $1000 for rent every month. And recently, I start buying lottery, hoping i can win. lol so I can get a house for my family. My mom's health is not in great condition, and she has to get up at 5:45 every morning to make $1500 for the family. And my dad doesnt have a job. He has the skill as a handy man, but since he doesnt speak any English. From time to time, I have to be the one to look for jobs for him, but that is hard for me to stay focus on school. (sometime, i feel sad and get jealous on the other kids who don't have to do as much as me, but then...i am learning a lot more as a person...) lucky me~huh?! I have a job too, making around $400 a month. I can only work so much, because I need to take care of my school work too. But i also have student loans.(I took loans for my family, since student loans have lower interest rates.) I have been force to grow up ever since we moved to the U.S. from China...or was it after I got raped by my uncle? I don't recall. Can I have a loan to buy a house, or a loan for down payment for buying a house? I am only looking for no more than $200,000 houses. I can pay you off after I graduate and have a full time job. I am hoping to be a psychologist to help people help themselves, then I would have to go the grad school...Then I will need more student loans. lol But I can take care of myself. Can you help me take care of my family? I know I shouldnt be thinking about buying houses when we are broke. But we pay money on rent, then we might as well just spend the money on our own house. And the housing price is relatively cheap now. Can anyone please help me? All I need is a loan for a house and I swear I will pay it off. I know there is no free lunch in this world. I don't want to miss out on this great house buying opportunity. When the housing price goes up, i would have to wait 10 more years to buy a house. Oprah, will you please help me out? I hope you will get to read my msg. My E-mail is dreamfreedreambig@yahoo.com

Anonymous

1/26/2009 7:20:59 PM

Freedom of CHOICE is a fundamental American right. Freedom from ACCOUNTABILITY is not. Despite having the freedom to choose, choices have consequences. It is not the role of American government to mitigate those consequences. The Freedom of Choice Act (FOCA) would create a "fundamental right" to abortion, and would overturn many existing widely-supported policies. It would undermine another basic American right - the right to freedom of religious choice. Oprah - Your public opposition of FOCA supports your long standing philosophy that people grow strong through personal responsibility and accountability. American government can support the downtrodden with a helping hand - not handouts. Give a man a fish, you feed him for a day; Teach a man to fish, and he is fed for a lifetime! Indiana

Anonymous

1/29/2009 7:42:20 AM

Dear Oprah, I have been reading of your struggle with your weight and it's fluctuation .Don't be too hard on yourself It's not a mystery ..You must use food for comfort or to keep down a trauma you would rather not deal with .You have such access to good therapists.Try Peter Levines Trauma approach (Book- Waking the Tiger).He has trained many competent therapists.If you figure this out for yourself you will be able to bring such healing to sooo many people.It also could be past life influence and there are many good regression therapists .Contact well known psychiatrist Brian Weiss in Miami .Author of Many Lives Many Masters...GO DEEPER INTO YOURSELF YOU CAN DO IT OPRAH ...MUCH LOVE RhiONA

RhiONA

1/31/2009 9:29:55 AM

Hello Ms. Winfrey,I'm writing in regards of my mother she was diagnosed with cervical cancer on November 14th,2008.I've been very concerned with how she is being cared for, and I'm truly convinced that she isn't getting the care needed,throughout this hole ordeal my mother has been extremely hopeful and has strong faith and the well to live and fight this out .My deepest concerns come from my family there is no unity we need to join to together and bond, but this seems as though this is tearing us more apart.

aminah

2/3/2009 9:41:13 PM

DEAR OPRAH, my mother is a woman of faith and has been taking care of kids all her life. She began fostering over thirty years ago and has started again in 2007 where she opened up the F.S.H(Father,Son,Holy spirit)Foundation from our home taking care of eleven children. In the San Antonio area there are more than 65,000 homless,abandoned,and abused children. My mom gets so many calls about kids who need a safe place to stay nut unfortunantly are bed space is getting low. Oprah my mothers dream is to get land for shelters for both boys and girls. She is currently in the process of trying to make her dream a reality but things arent looking so bright. My mom loves kids so much oprah and i would hate to see hear dream by which i know she was called by God to do just die. Please oprah if there is anything you could think of or any advice you could give that would be the biggest blessing to me,my mom, and my whole family. Thank you so much. -LaMarcus

La Marcus

3/30/2009 5:01:14 PM

Dear MS.OPRAH I PRAY U GET THIS MY NAME IS NICKI JONES IM 28 YRS OLD IM FROM SHEBYVILLE,TN IM SENDING U THIS LETTER IN HOPES THAT U HERE MY CRY WHEN I WAS ABOUT 13YRS OLD I STARTED KEEPING FOUR LIL GIRLS NICOLE,KALYA,DEDRA,AND TISHA THEY WHERE MY WORLD I LOVED THEM MORE THEN THERE MOMA AND DADDY I GAVE MY CHILD HOOD UP FOR THEM WHEN I WAS ABOUT 17 THERE MOM LET FOSTERCARE TAKE THEM FROM HER SHE DIDNT GIVE THEM BAK TO ME THAT KILLED ME I HAVE CRYED MY SELF TO SLEEP MANY OF NIGHTS NOT KNOW IF MY BABIES ARE OK I MISS THESE GIRLS SO MUCH AND IT JUST HURTS MY HEART TO NOT BE A PART OF THERE LIFE.I KNOW THEY ARE SOME WHERE IN NASHVILLE,TN HOW CAN I FIND THEM PLEASE HELP ME TELL ME WHAT TO DO.MY NAME IS NICKI JONES MY ADDRESS IS 350TREMONT DR. MURFREESBORO,TN 37130 MY CELL 615-524-8304 GODBLESS YOU

Anonymous

3/30/2009 8:33:44 PM

Hello once again Oprah i am writing back to give u my email. i was writing to you yesterday about my mothers dream of expanding and getting more space so she can help more than the 11 lids she can fit in the house now. but anyways that email is lamarcusgoshen@yahoo.com

La Marcus

3/31/2009 6:33:35 PM

Dear Oprah, Totell you the truth I feel bad about asking this question. After reading some of the other comments I feel very selfish. The poor people have terrible problems which I wish I could help. I would much rather you anwser their questions and not mine. I recently had 2 foot srgeries with 8 months in crutches . I am 14 and my passion is soccer .basically before my surgeries I was great at soccer and now I can not seem to work my way up again. My only inspiration was a pro soccer player named Cristiano Ronaldo that is from Portugal and plaays for Manchester United. He was recently named the best soccer player in the world by FIFA. He got ankle surgery as I was beggening my foot surgery. As much as I thought I wouln't make it through, i kept watching how Ronaldo was recovering which kept me going through this tough time in my life(not as tough as the others who wrote you) but still very hard and painfull. I wanted to know if there was any way I could meet my hero please let me know! Iloveronaldo16@aim.com. Thanks again , Ali

Anonymous

4/2/2009 2:32:48 PM

Hi Ms. Winfrey, My name's Dedra from Houston, Texas. I'm a college student and doing well in school. I'm not asking to be on your show or anything just wanted to let you know something I've noticed as a viewer. Being a very fashionable young adult, many things I notice in other women's style don't really stand out much. I watched your show two days ago and your shoes were beautiful. Every show I watch, I tend to look at your shoes first before anything. I often wondered if you have read any type fan letter saying how much that person admired your foot work! Well, if not, you do now girl! LOL. I'm a very sensitive person when it comes to my shoes and I see you take pride in yours too. Nothing serious, just know someone silly college student in Houston, Texas is paying attention to your shoes before anything else. :) Thanks if you read this!! Love ya! Dedra Mills, Houston, Texas..

dedram0990

4/3/2009 12:38:42 PM

I don't know why I'm writing other than the fact someone needs to know what I've heard. A man in St. Louis is a true healer. He has the ability to look at a persons face, touch their feet, guild his hands over a person body. He makes his own herbs and works with people with terminal disorders. I've heard story of him healing rare forms of Psoriasis that Doctors from the leading hospital in the nation couldn't. In fact, from my understanding, most of the Dr.'s had never seen cases of this form of Psoriasis. I heard a recent story of him healing a dog of Leukemia in 4 weeks when the Vet gave the dog 3 days to live. I think it would be amazing to have someone like this on your show or talk to him. I've never met him but I have friends that have are simply amazed with him. Everyone I know call him SuperDoc.

Beka

4/3/2009 7:59:17 PM

Hi oprah frist i would like to say how much i love you,and your show has truely bless me.You reach out to people in need. Im 25 years old ,and would love to tell you about my a women in my life.Who have been a mother to me. When i was just 14teen yeras old my birth mother died.It was such a hard part in my life.i was taken from my mother at the age of 5yeras old.Anyway this women not even knowing me took me into her home,and guide me through life .She my mother now .She help me get through begin touched on by someone i called my uncle.he even perform oral sex on me,and told me he did,because he loved me.I was only 12 years old, and i never told anyone ,because i was scared.It eat me up inside,because i never really trust any male i was around.I begin to run the street all times of the night.hang out with females that was older than me.i even turn to liking a female because of the hurt ,and pain i beared inside, but my mother help me through. If she had one day to live.I would give her my life.....Oprah if you every get the chance to read this.I pray deep in my herat that you would email me or contact me. I would love to give back to my mother, and make her dreams come true.If it wasnt for her i would de dead,in jail, or even dead from hiv....I love you Oprah.

Chyna25

4/7/2009 6:53:22 AM

Hi there my name is Maggie and I am not writing for myself but in the hopes that you can make a dream come true for my daughter.She is 21 and is having some problems.But she is a terrfiic mother of two of the most beautiful grandchildren God ever bestowed on a family.Any way my daughter is a hard worker and has overcome addiction to meth.Four years clean and has many other trials in her short life.Ithink she is depressed and feels hopeless.Her big dream was to be a model and I know she could do it,She is goergous.She just needs to be reminded of it not just on the outside either.See as a mom I only want to have the best happen for my children.But there is only so much a mother can do.Bran feels that her shot at modeling is gone because she has children and her teeth arent perfect.But I can tell you that given the shot she would be a great success story.She is already to me.So if you do a show for mothers day I would like to nominate my daughter for something great to happen to her and oh yeah she is a huge fan of Twilight.Any way there is so much more to tell you about her that I hope you will call and hear the real full story of Brandi .My number is 360-443-6867 and my address is 11352 se Sedgwick rd. Port Orchard WA.98366 hope to hear from you and God Bless.

Anonymous

4/10/2009 3:35:59 PM

i am currently taking drug classes twice a week and am forced to pay $35 per class. This is a 40 week course after i have spent 2 years in prison and 6 months out and clean. I pass all of my drug tests and cannot seem to convince the system that i do not want or crave to use. They tell my i have a disease and always will. I go to college and stay away from drugs. I do not have a jjob and worry everyday that im going back to prison because i cannot afford these classes. I do not feel i have a problem any longer and i am trying to do all i can for my son and my family. Why do I have to line the pockets of these people when it takes all i can to put a pair of shoes on my growing son?

joetta1977

4/18/2009 4:55:40 PM

Hi Oprah, my name is Elizabeth i have seen so may people write to and asking you for help one way or the other.I watch each and every show of yours and i admire you so much.I am from KENYA and i live here in Maryland.I have one child and my husbands name is Aaron he is from the U.S.A. We got married at the court house two years ago but we did not have any witnesses except for the person who was joining us in marriage.We are now trying to have a church wedding whereby we can have all our family and friends to witness it and we would like to do it in Kenya since my husband has never traveled out of this country.I one day promised my mother before she died that i will one day have a church wedding and now i am trying to fulfill my promise to her.Now we are trying to have a fund raising for our wedding since we really cant afford all we need.We are planning for a DECEMBER 19TH wedding and we are praying to God for it to work out for us.I just want to request aif you can help us in any way any and i know God will bless you or anyone else willing to help us in any way including advices and even suggestions.God bless you and keep you having the blessed helping hands that you have.My email address is jakorando2@yahoo.com and our address is 18414 HALLMARK CT GAITHERSBURG MD 20879. Thanks one more time and to all that put this website together.

Anonymous

5/1/2009 5:32:04 PM

Dear oprah this is shoshan francois my mom had 2 strokes lost her house and we got evicted from my brothers house my grandmother died jan 12 2008 the family fell apart i was on ssi they cut me off my sister has our grandmas house she's losing it this month i sell tshirts 2 make a living im 34 no kids been with women and men trying 2 survive i need a place of my own oprah please help hopefully u can call me at 1323 448 6326 i don't have no family 2 go 2 and i always been here 4 my family they just turned on me sincerly shoshana t francois

Anonymous

5/5/2009 7:25:48 PM

Dear Oprah, I really don't know where to begin. I am 21 years old, just recently married, and I have four children. My oldest is a girl, my middle child is a boy, and then there are the twins whom are also boys. I love my kids to death don't get me wrong, but I am not cut out to be a mother. My patients is at zero. It's hard for me to express the way that I feel without people thinking that I don't love my kids, when I'd give my last for them, I'd give my life just to save theirs. I got pregnant when I was only fourteen, and I've been an adult ever since. Right now my family is struggling to make it. My husband and I went three days without eating just so that the kids would have enough to eat. I try to avoid talking to my husband about how I feel about the situation with our children because he already has enough on his plate trying to pay the bills by himself. I am at home with our kids 24/7 and I am constantly on the move. I know that having kids is a full time job, but I am not cut out for this job. Most of the time I feel like giving them all up for adoption, but I love them too much to do that. But I am also scared that I just might one day up and leave them and my husband and just go. We live in a 2 bedroom home with 6 pple living in the house. It's not the fact that we are living in such a small home, I just can't deal with the constant crying from my 3 year old son whom I honestly believe has ADHD and one of my twin boys whom I believe has Altisuim. I have taken both them to see doc. but they say one thing and don't follow threw. Sometimes I feel like my kids are going to be the cause of my death. That's sad to say but it's true. All of this is just to much for me, being a wife, trying to make sure that my husband is happy and doing everything possible to make sure he stays happy which I am doing a poor job of, being a mother to kids who drive me crazy EVERYDAY, trying to go to school to make something of myself isn't working out so good either. All of this makes me want to give up. I really need some help because I'm afraid that if I don't get the help and support that I need, I'm going to walk out on my kids and my husband!!!!

Anonymous

5/8/2009 10:41:36 PM

Dear ms.Oprah my name is Crystal Palmer and i am a 26 year old convicted felon with no children. I have always dreamed of having many of homeless shelters throughout the world and if you could provide me with some info about how to begin I would be so moved. my address is 2500 el toro dr. okla, ok 73129 you can also call me at 405-691-6688

Anonymous

5/10/2009 9:41:21 PM

Dear oprah, I am a student at mayville high school in michigan. Our school is very poor, so we are cutting a lot of teachers to save money. One of our best teachers is getting cut and the student body is doing everything we can to save him. He is the goverment teacher, football coach, a track coach, at one point a basketball coach, and a mentor to many of us. We were hoping u could help us save our teacher and fund his salary.

Anonymous

5/11/2009 11:07:56 AM

Dear oprah, I am a senior at create charter high school in jersey city, nj. Prom is next week and i am dateless, dressless, and have no transportation. i just decided that i wanted to go to prom. I wasnt asked but i really want to go. but i fear that it is to late, but i do not want to miss out. I would love if you could give me a word fo advice, and help me so i can go to prom. thank you, Tashonna

Shonna

5/12/2009 8:05:46 AM

Dear Oprah, I have read Chinese translation regarding you sponsored one 21 years' old homeless student for four years' all expense within university. Right now, I am jobless and it is not easy to get future financial aid without parents' supportt I have no money in providing two children are at UC Berkeley to study architecture and Chemistry-Biology. I do not want them have no bright future. Therefore I just try to borrow money from you and let them graduate to pay back you. Is it possible to get your great help for them? My address is 38375 Paseo Padre Pkwy, Fremont, CA 94536. Tel: 510-5050705. email address: aakao4526@yahoo.com

Anonymous

5/15/2009 9:19:53 AM

Dear Oprah, in 2007 my husband and I started our own business. He has three boys from his previous marriage. We get them every weekend, and holiday. Including all summer long. Apparently, 2007 was a bad choice for us to go out on our own. It got progressivly harder to make ends meet. We lost our house, and one of our vehicles. My husband tried to find a job, which is difficult for him, because he has a foot condition that doesn't allow him to stand for long periods, and a cataract has taken all vision in his left eye. We fell behind in his child support, and he was taken to jail. I understand that there are a lot of bad fathers out there. Jack is not one of them. No matter how tight things have gotten we make every effort to spend real quality time with them. This is just the background to the real issue. Oprah, there is no work program at the facility where he is incarcerated. He has no way of making any money to catch up on child support. He has been refused a lawyer. They want 1500.00 to let mim out. That's money that I don't have right now. What I don't understand, is how can they take a good father away from his children with no chance of making any money? He has been in there for a month and a half. It's like the county is holding him ransom until his family can come up with the money. There is no time limit as to how long he will have to stay in there. There are also people who are being held for not being able to pay their fines- for misdemeaners! They are n the same situation. I'm close to coming up with the money to get him out, but I still believe that this issue should be adressed. It's like a debtors prison in the dark ages. I've contacted my state rep., the ACLU, and anyone that will listen. Nobody wants to touch this because it's child support, and they don't want to take up for a delinquent parent, and look like they are taking money from the children. But, if some one doesn't take action, then what right are we going to be stripped of next?

Ruth

5/19/2009 11:45:35 AM

5-21-09 Hi, My name is Teresa Hodges, I live in Washington North Carolina And I have been a huge fan of yours for many years I've always wanted to be on your show and win some of those fabulous prizes you give away but I can't afford it. I know you hear sad cases every day from many people who cry out for help well I am one of them as well I just wish you could find out why people like myself that need help financially can't get help from the gocernment loans that are offered unless we join some club to get cd's after cd's why can't we just fill out an application on line or in the mail and if we qualify then help us If I have 1.99 to send I would but I am in huge debt with all of my credit cards and I have no bank account I am 49 years old and I have returned to college to earn a degree in Businees Administration and accounting I receive pell grant but I still need help I can only work part time due to my health and I devote full time in school I have raised five beautiful children and they are struggling as well so I dare not ask them for help I should be helping them I pray every day to God and I know he has his hans full with everything that is going on in our world today I need enough money to keep me from being homeless and to get back on my feet again I ahve tried to apply for grants of 25,000 I rent a home because I lost my own home some years ago I worked so hard to get my credit back right which I did but it went bad again and that hurts me to no end I just want to pay my bills off and help my children the way parents are supposed to do please help me to find a solution I really want to be happy again and not be so stressed out I know there are more people out there that are in more need than I but if you could direct me in the right direction I would appreciate it so much I always said that if I ever won any amount of money once I helped my family and myself I would help someone else in need God would want that.

Anonymous

5/21/2009 7:44:51 AM

Dear Oprah, My name is Monquelle Wigfall and I am an upcoming senior at Choctaw County High School in Butler, Alabama. I would like to know if you can help me start a nonprofit foundation entitled "Kids R US." This foundation is for abused children who have been through hard times. This foundation is to help prevent suicidal attempts in young children, and build up their self-esteem. This is to let children know that somebody in the world cares about them, and see thems as the wonderful children they are despite the way they look on the outside.This foundation will help children and teenagers build up their self esteem, and to give them the family they always deserved. What inspired me to do this is a man in South Carolina was having an affair with a younger woman. He accused her of being a whore, telling her she was no good and she was a liar. She eventually got pregnant, and was living with breast cancer. Eventually, the woman had her baby, and later died of her cancer. The man decided that the baby wasn't his and that he didn't want her anymore. Instead of giving her up for adoption, he dumped the baby in some acid causing the baby's skin to burn constantly. She was put in a adoption home, but noone wanted to adopt her because of the way she looked on the outside instead of seeing how she looked on the inside or what she was going through as the years she gotten older. She was feeling suicidal and had very low self esteem. This is my dream goal, and me being 17 i want her and many other children like her to have the same love and care that i've had growing up in my days. This would gladly touch my heart, and i hope we can make this happen. Thank you producers, and Oprah for your time and cooperation. Sincerely Yours, Monquelle Wigfall Choctaw County High (BUTLER, ALABAMA)

wigfall_m

5/21/2009 9:57:06 AM

Hi Oprah, I am writing because there is a program that is about to close its doors , if they do get some help, it is called Foster a Dream , we work with foster chilren , (www.fosteradream.org) we have touched so many chilren in hopes that they feel loved, they often feel unloved and lost , some of our success includes 30 college scholarships, create holiday menories, life changing mentor connections, provide academic guidance, free senior portraits for 150 seniors ,GETSET career camps, pillow pals, new shoes, pjs, over 900 new backpacks with school supplies , over 40 youth nights, All chilren are special and we want foster chilren to feel that same special feeling , , that some one cares , that will help get them thru life , like family , I am a volunteer andI care so deeply that all chilren feel love , I know you have a million emails for help , if you happen to see this one maybe you could go on the site and see for yourself how rewarding this program is , Please help us teach children how to love and feel loved , you are a strong and loving role model I am so glad the WORLD has you!

phyllis

5/22/2009 2:38:33 PM

My name is Lisa and I am having a problem with Private in the US Military. I moved to GA, from Jackson, TN to help out a friend while she enlisted in the army. She promised me she would pay me monthly for taking care of her blind and disabled mother and her 4 small boys, ages 2,4,6,8. She wrote me from the military and told me that she can't pay me and I have no income. I have to buy her mothers medications and take her to the doctors cause she has a heart problem and have seizers. I bathe them and cook 2 meals a day for them and constantly was lines. I am deeply hurting because I resigned from my job in Tenn. to take care of her family and I have expenses myself. My transmission has went out in my truck and I can't afford to fix it now cause I can't get paid, and she had me to apply for food stamps before she left and she is supposed to be paying for her family. Please tell me what can I do? I have talked to her captain and said he will see what he can come up with. That is not enough. I need to be paid for my inconvience and the hurt i am feeling for all this work and no pay. Please, Please, Help me and tell me what I should do. I don't know anyone here and I can't go anywhere to find a job cause I can't leave them home and I don't have any transportation now to take her to the doctor nor money to buy her moms medications. Please help me.

Anonymous

6/2/2009 10:49:48 AM

Hi Oprah! My ma loves your show. She's visiting Chicago soon and immediately asked me to look for a map going to your studio. She said "If I could just have a picture with her...I'm complete!!!" Ma always tunes in to your show before she leaves for work, even when she knows its traffic! :) I pray my ma meets you soon. And I'd like to meet you as well! God Bless! Nia

Anonymous

6/3/2009 2:43:28 AM

DEAR MRS OPRAH I LIVE IN SAN ANTONIO TX.AND WE NEED YOUR HELP.IAM TRYING TO GET DONATION FOR OUR ROOF IN OUR CHURCH , BECAUSE ITS FALLING DOWN.AND WE HAVE A SMALL CHURCH.WE ARE ABOUT 26 MEMBERS IN OUR CHURCH AND WE DO NOT HAVE ENOUGH MONEY TO FIX OUR ROOF CAN YOU PLEASE HELP US...MKING7979@YAHOO.COM

church member

6/4/2009 2:52:20 AM

dear oprah, I hope you going to reed this.i am from europe and desperate grandma with hart craing out.Living in 3 bedrum apartment, with kids and husband with disability for 15 years.my life start going down several years ago,my san did seamthing stupid but thenks a god noubady was hurt.every day he thinks abot that but cant go back.I have two beatiful grandchildren 18 month and 2 month old who going realy soon to live on street.their father who was taken from them was providing for them and we not nouing what is going hapend.but is so hard to see baby gearl when she take pitchure of him every morning to give him a kiss.looking that should be hard on every mom ,grandma and femily.I have no job so much in depth and cant help much.Peaple,like myself dont wnou much about emigra..law because noubody tell as enything about that.It is so many mom,grandma ,kids and femily sad on this world.my dreem about amerika wasn"t like this at all.I vill thanks everyone ho villing to help desperate grandma.Thank"s oprah from my hart if you reed this letterand other peaple to.grendma phone # (208)-333-0437 Thanks from grandma

Anonymous

6/8/2009 1:52:34 PM

hey ophar my name is christina i have dream to help kids, and people who has aids and that own the streets i live in charlotte n.c that my dream but let me tell u i know a alot people write and tell u that need your help or your money,i am know diffiant from those peple but i have god ask 4 those things he has not fail me yet just need to no how i can help the one people has forgeting

Anonymous

6/10/2009 7:16:34 PM

I would like advice for you. I have email you and I did not get a responds. I will try one more time. I worked for a school that my supervisor that uses the F word, at me and it is a hostile environment. He called fat A__ but I can seam to get help from anyone. I don't want money I have also wrote Governor Daniels no help. Please can you help just to listen if I am wrong I will back off. Here is the letter to Governor Daniels Hello, Dear Governor Daniels, I worked for 33 years at Eli Lilly's Lafayette Plant retiring last March, 2007 in good standing with the company. During those 33 years, many of which I worked in the plant, not the front office, I never once dealt with the hostile environment I find myself in while working at the Roosevelt Middle School in Monticello, Indiana. After retirement I wanted to give back to my local community. I took a job at Roosevelt Middle School as a custodian. Within weeks I was subjected to degrading and fowl language by John Harris my supervisor. I attempted to resign but was asked to stay by Dr. Fletcher the superintendent. My supervisor was talked to by the principle Mr. Clifford and things got better for a while. Then the old ways began again, with the degrading and fowl language. This time the superintendent's solution was to put me on nights. I care for my 86 year old mother. Working nights makes it impossible to administer evening medications and put my mother to bed. The school wants to allow me extra time over my half hour lunch to run home, care for my mother and run back. Obviously, they have never cared for a parent. You don't run in and run out. Of course, they would expect me to work past 11:30 pm making up that time as well. I am appalled that the Superintendent is not taking this grievance more seriously. This supervisor works around children and teachers all day. His language is not any better around them as it is me. I have had several meetings with the superintendent. Attached is an audio of my last meeting in which I was told I could not return to days. His stance is that I should be punished, placed on the night shift, as I "can't get along" with my supervisor. It is my understanding that I'm not the first person my supervisor didn't get along with. He's been placed in several different positions throughout the school system. I have been in contact with Dr. Tony Bennett's office, Rep. Sheila Klinker and the EEOC. Your stand on a better education and a more disciplined environment for our students starts with the superintendent demanding all personnel to conduct themselves in a respectable manner. I ask your assistance in demanding the Roosevelt Middle School to adopt a non-hostile working environment policy, not only for my benefit, but for the benefit of teachers and students alike. Thank you for your attention to this matter. I look forward to hearing from you. Sincerely, Nelita Weaver 1-765-532-0464 naweaver@comcast.net

Anonymous

6/11/2009 10:52:21 AM

dear oprah, hi my name is crystal and im 27 and married. my husband is blind in one eye and has trouble getting and keeping a job. my godsister amanda stays with us she is disabled leagally blind and she doesnt get that much for her disability. we all dont work and we are a special needs family im looking for work now its hard. im writng u cause we need help we stay in a trailor and my husband lost his job two days ago and im not working so we cant pay our rent or bills and amanda doesnt get enough money to pay everything so we might end up being homeless. we are kinda a poor average family and dont have much. i tried to sign up for habitat for humanity but we dont have the funds to pay to have a home built im soo scared and depressed and im unhappy i dont know what to do anymore. we are great people and we have good hearts i dont know why we have to go through this its hard on us now. we dont have no money and we barely have friends we are trying our hardest but i dont know anymore i feel like giving up and quitting everything in life. im stressed out and tired we need help oprah i would apperciate your help soo much we need u badly now thanks. we dont drive and we have no car now so thats hard too im trying to get my license but i failed the test i wonder if theres any hope or help out here anymore please respond back soon we need moneys and a place to stay. love crystal,eric,and amanda thanks oprah we love u.

crystal cockrell

6/15/2009 2:36:27 PM

hi oprah im writing u fromw bay st louis mississippi. i really need your HELP!! MY MOM DRINKS VERRY VERRY BADLY!! I TRIED OVER AND OVER AGAIN TA HELP HER BUT IM DOIN SO BAD MY SELF THAT I DNT KNOW WHAT ELSE TO DO FOR HER!! SHES HAD HER THROAT CUT TWICE LAST YEAR!! SHE LIVES N A TENT!! GOD ONLY KNOWS WHAT SHE DOES TA MAKE IT CUS I NEVER SEE OR TALK TO HER!!!! IM SOOOO SCARED THAT ONE DAY SUMBODYS GONNA FIND HER DEAD!! SHES SUCH A GOOD WOMAN WHEN SHE DNT DRINK!! PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE HELP ME GET HER SOME HELP!!! I DONT KNOW WHAT ELSE TA DO!! LAST TIME I TRIED TA GO GET HER SHE CUT HER ARM RITE IN FRONT OF ME!!! HAD TO CALL N GET HER TO THE HOSPIAL IT WUS REAL BAD!!! PLEASE!! PLEASE!! HELP ME HELP HER!!! MY ADDRESS IS PO BOX 274 PEARLINGTON MS 39572!! MY NUMBER IS 985.265.6623!!! PLEASE HELP!!!

Anonymous

6/16/2009 9:38:01 AM

dear oprah winfrey can you please help me with 5 kids and try to get us some where to live because my sister got us live in a half way house that not fix up and any thing can happen to my 5kids please me get a house and a car please god will bless you for helping me out thank you and god bless you and your staff. (251)457-2954 please call oprah winfrey please call really need help

Anonymous

6/19/2009 8:58:07 AM

Dear Oprah, My name is Jessica Howell. My 16 year old niece was recently in an ATV accident. She suffered a collapsed lung, four broken ribs, a severed artery that caused her to bleed internally, and she also had a broken clavicle. After the accident happened the kids that she was with, did not want to take her to the hospital. They waited two hours to take her to the hospital, after she pleaded with them to take her, because she had lost all sensation in her arm, and had started to lost feeling in her leg. They took her and dropped her at the hospital, and didn't even make sure that she made it inside. The doctor told them when they took her into surgery, that they had to prepare them that she might not make it through the surgery. After 6 hours she came out, and they said that she might have brain damage. She has gone through 3 surgeries, and is going to have the fluid drained from her lungs tomorrow. They said that there is a good chance that she could develop pneumonia, and if that happens that they don't know if her lungs will be strong enough to pull through. She wanted to take this opportunity to show others how dangerous teen drinking is, and wanted to me to send you a email, or letter with a picture of her after the surgery.

j-howell

6/21/2009 9:33:03 PM

Dear Oprah, I'm a young kid but every summer i go to a Christen church camp called Talahi. Now that theres this financial crisis in the world everyone is suffering but esspecally the camp. i've gone to this camp every year since about first grade.we go to this camp during the summer but now my summers are ruined forever. theres a very strrong possibity that this is our camps last year. please help us oprah. we need you. i dont want this camp to close it is a very popular camp but now in the midst of this crisis theres less money less kids can come but there are still the same amount of bills to pay.oprah plaese help us.im just a young girl but im asking with all my heart for your help. the end of camp is enativable without you. so please help. sincerly, young believer

Anonymous

6/22/2009 7:38:52 AM

MS.OPRAH WINFREY I JUST WANT TO TELL THAT MY GRANNY HAVE A HARD TIME TALKING CARE OR ALL OF US SHE GIVE TIME OUT TO TAKE CARE OF US AND I JUST WANT YOU TO PLEASE GIVE HER SO EXTRA MONEY TO HELP AND IT MEANS THE WORLD TO US IF YOU DO AND EVERY SUMMER SHE BREAK HER NECK TO GIVE US THE BEST AND WE JUST WANT YOU TO HELP US SO WE CAN GIVE HER THE BEST SUMMER OF HER LIFE THAT SHE WOULD NEVER FORGET AND I NEED HELP AND THATS WHY I'M ASKING YOU TO HELP US WE REALLY NEED THIS AND WE WANT TO SURPRISE HER AND P.S SHE DOSEN'T KNOW THAT WE'RE DOIN THIS WE WANT TO SURPRISE WHEN YOU GET THIS E-MAIL PLEASE E-MAIL ME AT JCASHMERE@YMAIL.COM OKAY AND THANKS YOU A LIFE SAVER THANK YOU VERY MUCH!!

cashmere

6/22/2009 8:43:15 PM

hey oprah! i'm a ccollege student from India.Me and some other students are trying to form a band but we don't have appropriate music equipment and no omney to buy it. If there is ever anyone who might be willing to donate some instruments then do keep us in mind.Will be very greatful. Cheers! :)

aditi

6/24/2009 5:01:08 AM

Dear Oprah, I need help to go to college I am 23. My dad has been in prison since I was 7 my mom has been a drug addict since my dad went into prison I was only in state care for a couple years but never had help after that I was homeless with my mother when i was 15 I never did drugs dont have kids and have no family that can possibly help me I applied on fafsa and I don't understand how that works I really need some help and I know people ask you for help all the time but I can give you a story I don't think you have ever heard before. Times have been way rough and I am still in one piece I have god to thank for that if you can help me I will give you the whole crazy life story, That is going to be interesting to hear everyone tells me to write a book but I wouldnt even know where to begin!!

lollie7272

6/24/2009 12:15:17 PM

Hello, my name is Tamala I am writing because I need help. I don’t know to turn to or who to ask. I have been complaining for a long time about having back and chest pain. My doctor told me that I needed a breast reduction. The fact that I go to the county hospital and clinic, they state that Cooper Green Hospital does not pay for this type of surgery. I did not understand why because it is medically necessary for me to have this surgery and they will not cover it. So I ask them what I suppose to do, be in pain for the rest of my life. I can barely stand up for a period of time and can’t walk too far because my back be hurting so bad. My doctor stated that I would have to have my insurance company to pay for it. Yeah right, .like I have insurance. If that was the case I would not be going to a county hospital and worrying how to get this procedure done. I live in the project and I can no longer work because it has got to the point where I can’t even wear bras anymore. How can I work if I can’t where a bra? My reason for being is my god son Ke’mon, I am raising him. I have had him since he was a week on and he is my life. I want to able play with him and do things with him, but it is hard because I have been in so much pain. I am constantly going back and forth to the emergency room because some days I am in so much pain, it is unbearable. Now the doctors want to give me pain pills. Huh, I don’t want to be taking pain pills for the rest of my life, that is not going to solve the problem and I don’t want to be dependent on pain killers. I have looked for help in all kind of ways. I have bad credit, so I can’t get a loan to have it done, what am I suppose to do. I really didn’t want to ask for your help for this, but I don’t know what to do anymore. I have always been one of the people watching celebrities and stating that why should people like me keep asking you all for help. That we should work hard and try and accomplish the same thing you all have done. That you all can’t save everybody and can’t help everybody. It is not you all are responsibility to save the world. That was me, so I want you to know how hard it is for me to ask for your help. Now the funny thing to me is, I really don’t understand why my family want help me, they come up with the craziest things to say, or make up excuses why they can’t help me, when the fact is they can, but they want. Why are family member like that, they see you in pain and don’t care as long as it is not them? I am in pain, horrible pain and won’t anybody help me. What is that? I am 35 years old trying to raise my god son. I want to be healthy but my family would rather see me suffer and in pain than to help me. I just don’t understand that. They know I am in pain, they see me cry almost everyday. I want to be able to go to work. I have always work for what I want and get it, but how can I work when I can’t wear a bra. My breasts are big and noticeable. Can you please, please, please help me? I have exhausted all other resources. Even if I have to pay you back or work it off some kind of way. What I don’t understand is why the hospital doesn’t have some kind of help for people like me who have to have this surgery done. Instead people are compelled to write people like you to beg for help. Do you know how it makes me feel to beg you for help? It makes me feel like helpless, that I can’t even find away to help myself with out asking someone like you for help. But what choice do I have. Even if you can’t help, please respond so I won’t feel like you did not get this or my situation isn’t that important. This is not a story, this is my LIFE. There is so much more I want to say, but maybe I will get the chance to talk with you personally. You can contact me a Dreamofvision@yahoo.com. Or you can call me at (205)243-2195. Tamala

Signatureofbeauty

6/29/2009 9:48:06 AM

Signatureofbeauty

6/29/2009 9:49:15 AM

Hi oprah!!! My name is Anna Gallagher i'm 19 and loving life. I am unlike alot of people now days my life is amazing my parents are amazing my family is amazing. My mother gave birth to me and my 4 brothers and 3 sisters. She and my father are so amazing!!! My father owns his own painting buisness here in Kansas City. His buisness is doing ok but can be on the rocks at times. My parents have done so much for me and me brothers and sisters and now there 10 grandchildren :) I have been trying so hard to save money to help them out but now that i got married on June 6th its really hard to help them out. I know i'm not strugling and i have been blessed with a great life but if you could help me help my parents that would be so great. I was wanting to try and help them pay off their house so if there is anything you could donate i would appriciate it so much. I understand if you are unable to help out i know you probably have millions asking for help but if you could just read this and at least e-mail me back that would be great. Thank you again :) Ps: good luck in everything that is going on in your life i can't give you much but i will throw a few prayers your way :) e-mail me at smileyourloved11@yahoo.com if you have time. Thank you!!!

Anna Gallagher

6/29/2009 12:24:11 PM

Question?? Why is it when I walk into WALMART I see PORN slapped up all over the place?? You'd think public places would... Despise something like that, I'm a 16 YR Kid who's Sick of having to COVER MY VIRGIN EYES! I'm in public!!! I shouldn't have to see it, Your super hero, the BROWN KNIGHT

Anonymous

6/30/2009 9:31:35 PM

Hi Oprah I have seen how how help so many families and it really moves me. My fiance' is the same way. He does everything for everyone with no questions asked. I would reallly like to finish his home for him but can not afford it. His basement is partially remodeled but, with him being busy for all his friends he never has the time to get it done. We live in Wisconsin but, Im pretty sure you'd would never get here to help but, I thought it would be a shot in the dark. All I can say is I tried.

tots68

7/7/2009 9:59:34 AM

DEAR DEAR DEAR DEAR OPRAH, Please, my family is in need of financial help, i know you probably hear this all the time but i'm asking that you single me out and call my parents (916-420-6400)(916-420-6500) I'm 14 years old and the second oldest to a Family of 7 kids, my dad was layed off two years ago from a shut down computers business, since then he has struggled with low paying hard short term jobs that just dont pay the bills, since 2007 we've been borrowing money from relatives for rent and our resources are basically gone, with school starting very soon and my dad still with no job, all of us are going to have to go to school without needed school supplies. My family is desperate and has no where else to turn. help us

tiner14

7/10/2009 10:17:02 PM

tiner14

7/10/2009 10:17:52 PM

Hi Oprah, I am reaching out to you today because I would like to know if you can help me get cloths to wear to work. I have only a few outfits but I wear those outfits over and over again. I really like going to work but I will feel much better if I had a few suits and shoes. I am a single mother with three daughters: ages 16, 17 and 21. Oh, I forgot to mentioned my 21 year old daughter just had a baby girl on March 29, 2009. Yes, I am a grandmother at the age of 39. I am taking care of my family but I am not taking care of myself. Can you please help me. I can be reached at 347-295-7483. I live in NY. Thank you.

Tami

7/12/2009 6:41:40 PM

Dear Oprah, I know this may sound stupid...but im going through WAY to much to even write in a comment, please e-mail me @ xohighclasschaos@aim.com i REALLY need help

Anonymous

7/15/2009 7:50:56 PM

Hello Oprah, I'am at work hungry and broke. Writing this is bring tears to my eyes cuz no one else knows. I watch your show and know you help people so decided to write to you, i have no where else to turn. I moved out of my parents house at 18 because of abuse that that i couldn't take any more. i found a job that can only pay my rent and bills. for the rest of the month i have to ask people for money and take loans. I dont want to keep doing this. I want to go to school but that's the last thing i can do now. Oprah i would like your help. I dont want to go down the wrong road because of my childhood. i want to be able to be an example that your past doesn't always determine your future Can you please help me

Meme

7/16/2009 6:26:16 AM

this is meme again my email id check_me_@hotmail.com. i would appreciate any assist you can offer

Meme

7/16/2009 6:30:20 AM

dear oprah , iam a 25 year old male to be honest i dont knoe if youll ever get this beacause i see tghat therses many ppl with a lot of problems iam from a city in Reading Pa , not really big place ,iam a janitor trying to get into the music carrier but i dont even have a push to help me i , have to kids and a gurl thats behind me 100 % iam so lost i dont knoe wat to do iam a very smart person allways giving , helping even when i have nothing , i just wish i could do something that will make my kids feel proud of me thanks if anyone out there is really reading this i just wanna be someone not stuck behind a wall forever .... thank u oprah and all the pplu work wit for reading this my contact number iz 484 -529-3520 thanks.

Anonymous

7/23/2009 5:02:10 AM

Oprah...I never thought I'd be writing you for help...all these years I've watched you help people...& now...my husband of 35 years has been very successful in the real estate developement business for over 30 years. We have lived a wonderful life the past 15 years....before that we struggled like everyone else. My husband has an artificial left arm..& 2 artificial knees & various other artificial body parts..really....but he never complains...he used to give motivational speeches & train people how to sell property...but now our business is closed....our retirement condo project that we were building ..we had to walk away from.....I have worked in the school system here for 20 years...but hours are scarce....I am interviewing for other jobs but nothing yet....we had to drop our health insurance...which really frightens me. We need help...We will be losing our home of 20 years by February..it's just not right. I am also an artist & have done some inspirtational paintings that I thought you might like...I will try & send then to you . This summer I went out & marketed my own art...it worked well for a month ..but then nothing....I never thought I'd be wondering where I was going to live or where my next meal was coming from. I dont know what I'm asking for ......help..I guess....whether it be inspirational or a chance to send you my art work & see if it's something you could use....I hate the feeling of waiting..waiting for something to happen..waiting for the bank to take our home...waiting for a interviewer to call and say I got the job.... Tomorrow morning..I am giving my horse away to a perfect stranger....I have owned him & ridden him since he was a 4 year old.....tomorrow will be a bad day in my life. I feel like I took control over my situation by taking the step to give him away since I cannot aford to keep him anymore. It doesnt make it any easier..but I hope that by the end of the week..when his board will be due again..I can say ..I did what was best for our situation. I feel badly for my husband ..that after all he has been through in his life...losing his hand ..almost losing his legs...learning to walk again....now.... .this.....struggle to survive ..to live & just get through the day emotionally is surreal. Thanks for listening....

Anonymous

7/27/2009 1:02:36 PM

Hi Oprah, I am a Zambian woman aged 39 years old. I watch your show every day i come from work and I am always inspired by the way you have really changed people's lives. I am writing about my mother who is a 48 years old and has 2 daughters and three sons. She has gone through a lot in her life. Just the way she was borught up by her mother she was never liked and was just left with some strangers to look after her until she managed to pass to grade 8 of which the mother never bothered to take her to school and refused that she stays home. through her struggle she managed to find a job in civil service and met my dad and had us . Her past has been really haunting me because she hsa never been happy in her life. Ever since she got married she was given a lot of siblings 8 of them my fathers brothers and sisters to look after not forgeting the extended family. She managed to look after them and they were all educated and married and now she is facing another challlenge in her life she is looking after my father who is diabetic, my grandmother her aunt who is also old and sick. I have tried to help her where I can but am also going through challenges in my life looking after my husband who has not been working for the last 8 years. making sure my children gets a bit of happiness and goes to a better school as am also a civil servant who does not get enouhg income. My mother stopped working when my dad lost sight coz of diabets. I just wnat my mother to experience happiness once in her life time before she is taken away from this world. It hurts me to see my mother always helping people and making sure she is solving other peoples problems. Please Oprah help as she also in financial crisis. My dad is on insuline injections. Hope to hear from you soon.

CHISENGA

7/30/2009 3:59:50 AM

im just sayign you people shouldnt be writting oprah for help and complaining!! there is always some one who has it worst then you, and they are the ones who dont complain, like me for instance i been through soo much shit but i get through it myself..maby im just independ but either way you should take care of your own problems and not try to get someone to fix them..EsPeCIALLY money problems..?

Anonymous

7/30/2009 3:48:10 PM

Dear Oprah my name is Ashley and I'm 16.Recently my dad hurt his back and needs to have surgery. Well this injury has put him out of work until the surgery can be done and however long it takes to heal after the surgery. So the problem is that my dad was the only one who was working so therefore we are behind on all the bills and have no money to even pay them. Also in order for my dad to have the surgery we are having to pay $3,500 before they can do it and we don't have any money to give them. If my dad doesn't have the surgery then that means he cant go back to work so if there's anyway that you can help us please contact me at ashirley_1@yahoo.com. I would appreciate any help.

Anonymous

7/30/2009 5:02:24 PM

Dear Oprah, I don't know if you're ever going to see this , I don't know if you're ever going to read this. I pray to God that you do though. I know this has nothing to do with any of the up coming shows so I'm not requesting you put this on the show. The problem is my best friend Victoria Gonzalez misses her dad. She lives alone with her mom and brother. She is 14 years old. In my opinion she does not need this man in her life who clearly does not want to be in her life. But her mom is becoming sick, which could become deadly. She also needs her father to pay her child support for the 14 years she went with out him in her life. Her father lives in Colombia and Victoria lives in America. I know that I am just a child and that you will probably never read this, but this is important to me and she needs the help of her father so that she can go to college and get educated and so that her mother can take sometime off of work (since she works everyday just about) and get the proper treatments she needs to get better. It would be great if I could hear from you at taylorsmith1024@yahoo.com. Thank you

Anonymous

7/31/2009 7:20:43 PM

DEAR OPRAH, MY NAME IS SUE IM 20 YRS OLD AND I LIVE IN MIAMI FLORIDA. I WANTED TO SAY THAT I REALLY ADMIRE EVERYTHING THAT YOU DO FOR EVERYONE. YOU HAVE A BIG HEART AND YOU ARE A BRAVE WOMAN. YOU ARE MY ROLE MODEL. YOU ARE MY INSPIRATION. IVE BEEN LOOKING FORWARD TO WRITING TO YOU SOMEWAY...IVE SEEN YOUR SHOWS AND I WISH I COULD BE THERE ONE DAY. WELL OPRAH MY MOM IS A SINGLE WOMAN AND SHE RAISED ALL FOUR OF US ON HER OWN IM TRYING TO GET MYSELF STARTED AND SAVE ENOUGH MONEY TO PURCHASE A CAR SO I COULD GO OFF TO COLLEGE AND BECOME A FORENSIC TECHNICIAN. THAT WAY I COULD BUY MY MOM A HOUSE. IM WRITING THIS LETTER TO SEE IF YOU CAN PLEASE DONATE ME A CAR I DONT CARE IF ITS A CLUNKER. BUT I REALLY NEED A SORT OF TRANSPORTATION SO I CAN GET ON MY PATH TO SUCCESS PLEASE HELP ME MY EMAIL ADDRESS IS prcutie17@hotmail.com PLEASE IF YOU COULD HELP ME ID APPRECIATE IT A LOT GOD BLESS YOU AND KEEP YOU!!!

Anonymous

8/5/2009 12:19:45 AM

Dear Oprah, as im writing you this letter i hope you can find it in your heart to hear my story, when i was a little girl i was poor and i know how them kids over seas are i never had my bio parents in my life i had lived with my step mother and she has 3 girls of her own she tryed her best to raise all of us the best she could she worked all the time never home and if she wasnt working she was out geting drunk i remember being 6 years old my father went to prison and my bio mother didnt want me around her... living with my step mother was hard i remember most of my life i was by myself i didnt have anyone around to show me anything i remember being left with no food no heat or lights by my self that is a scary thing for a 6 year old i begged my step mother to be home with me and to stop drinking so she can be a mother to us i would have to go work at gas stations to get money for me to eat when i was 12 i was taking care of a new born baby my neice i couldnt go to school cuz i was a mother 2 my neice... i hated my life i didnt like it i had to grow up fast and didnt have a child hood...i went to bed every night praying to god to give me a better life no more beating no more drinking and no more of me being scared.... when i was 14 my father got out of prison i went to live with him i thought to myself maybe my life will get better well i thought wrong every night my father sexually assulted and threated not to tell anyone what he has done to me when i got the chance i got out i started living with friends house to house when i turned 22 i was a single gay woman raising my 5 month old nephew who mother was into drugs and didnt want her child in 2007i got legal guardianship of my nephew i was living at a shelter for battered women and the whole time i had my nephew by myside and now im 27 struggling to keep my place keep my car and to keep my nephew.... i am once againg living at that shelter this time 4 not being abused but not having anything to survive on i thank the shelter they have out there for women and children that are living like this i have more to say but i hope this is good for now and it really reaches out to you and you can hear my story i hope it touches your heart PS.Thank you for listning to my story ..... Thank You.. Janice sollars Pss. if you have any questions or comments please feel free to contact me by email or by phone 816 596 6043

peanut3113

8/5/2009 2:31:39 PM

peanut3113

8/5/2009 2:35:58 PM

Hello Oprah my name is Jennifer Albert I am writting you from Prattville Alabama.To share my story with you and hoping one day the world to.Well it started when i was 6 years old my mother got killed.And when i was 7 my dad went to prison for selling illegal drugs.And when i was 8 years old my grandparents adopted me.All my life it was hard growing up without my parents.Oprah all my life I wanted to meet the person who killed my mom.EIGHTEEN years later a police officer gets killed and come to find out the person who killed the police officer killed my mom.I was devistated i finally knew who killed my mother.Know that i know who killed my mother I am trying to get a interview with that person to let him know that I forgive him for what he did but I will never forget what he took.And I will also love to write a book about my life story and possibly film a movie.I think the world should know that you should and could forgive someone even if it means taking something or someone that meant so much to you.Cause I tell people like this there isn't anything like a mother.As of this day i have a five year old son named Javen.And he is the world to me.Me and his father was together for almost seven years and when he found out i was pregnant he left me.He was saying the baby wasn't his and this was before i had him.And so i decided 3 months after my son i would move to Texas.So when I moved to Texas he started calling wanting me to move back to Alabama and I said no.So then he went to the court and they ordered me to move back to Alabama for visitation rights so I did.But he all my court papers going to Texas.And that way I was missing all my court dates.So the judge sent the Sherrif out to pick my son up and gave him full custody 'Said iI refuse to show up in court'.But when the judge found out he was lying about where I stayed To my relif I got my son back after 7 months.And the judge then put a restraining order on him so he wasn't allowed to see me and my son .And the judge told him if he got caught near us he will lock him up.So one day I picked up the phone and called him and told him that he can see his son because two wrongs dont make a right and the reason I say that is because when he had custody he wouldnt let me see him or talk to him he told me he will call someone else mother and then he will make sure he would make my son forget his mother.And it hurted me so bad I cried every night.So Oprah thanks so much for taking this time to read half of my story.Be Blessed!!!!!!

Anonymous

8/5/2009 9:31:02 PM

This may or may not reach Oprah herself, but at the moment I can use advice from just about any authority figure and I'm aware how supportive she is with education! I am an eight-teen year old girl, who is looking for additional aid for college. After my direct-loans and Pell grant was disbursed, I was told by advisors at Howard University that I would have to seek outside aid in the amount of $9,000 in one week, i.e. a private loan. However, like most teenagers I posses no credit and need a cosigner. Unfortunately I have no relatives who are neither willing nor able to cosign for me. So my question is, what happens to students who have worked so hard their entire educational life, got accepted to the HBUC of their dreams just to find out they cannot go because lenders require students, even those who are independents to have a cosigner? How can we, the future of America become positive and productive leaders if we are faced with stalemates like this one? If I cannot be help, I do not mind help or guidance. Thank You, Tyresha: tyreshao@yahoo.com P.S. for those who write both above my post & after, I wish you the best of luck, & I will pray for all of you, God Bless

Anonymous

8/6/2009 12:47:02 PM

Dear Oprah, My name is Kelly Williams-Wagnon. I won't lie about the fact that I'm not a regular viewer, but it's only because when I'm not at work, I'm usually asleep. I am currently having some of life's problems hit me all at once, and though I know i'm not the only person to have these problems I still feel alone. My husband of 3 months and partner for nearly 3 years, is leaving me. We still live together and there are no hard feelings between us but it's still heartbreaking. I'm less than $10,000 in debt, but still at minimum wage and not always 40 hours, I'm stressed to the max that I can't seem to climb outta this whole. I'm from Fayette, AL and if you've ever heard of it you know it's almost a full fledged retirement town. I'm only 23 and dream of working from home because I'm constantly on the go. All my friends say that I act like an old lady because not only do I not have the desire to go out I don't care much for having company or being away from home at all. I can't even go shopping at wal-mart most of the time because it depresses me at what I can't afford. I'm moving in with my grandparents sept first because I can no longer afford my own place, which kills me because I've always taken care of myself through hard work and determination. I have no desire to be rich but I need some advice for how to get out of debt and back on my feet in a place where I can work and better my life. I don't have much but what I do have is mostly because my parents and friends have always tried to give me what they can because I try to help them when I can. I'm not tryin to toot my own horn but I feel like no matter how hard I try to help others and myself I can't seem to get ahead in life. My marriage is over before the honeymoon even began, I'm in debt, and I have no life or the energy to have one. I can't seem to get off my own self pity party ride. Please help. Thank you, Your Fan, Kelly

KWILLI

8/7/2009 10:24:38 AM

Hey Ms. Oprah I'm an aspiring model, 16, I'm from Ms. I've been trying to get my career started since i was 13. I've audition for many agencies such as Proscout and Model Productions. When I made it to the audition I had no idea a fee would be needed. I ended up making 4 auditions this summer but had to turn them down because of my financial status. If yoo have any available job, I would love to take a shot at it. Im sincere at what I do, modelin is my passion not a hobby. Sincerely, Magadelyn

Anonymous

8/9/2009 4:15:24 PM

Dear: Oprah I watch you tv show ever day during the week. You are a very inspiring lady to me and for the entire world. I am coming to you for help. My family is battling a hard situation. About 7 years ago my family had to file bankruptcy. My family was forced to file due to my sister having a severe scoliosis of the spine. My sister had some intense medical bills. My family filed bankruptcy. Well the local hardware business after reciving the bakruptcy papaers from my family have been causing a lot of heartache of my family for the past 7 years. There has been numerous police reports made. The local hardware guy harasses my father and sometimes threatens to do harm to my dad. I dont know what to do they finally got there home paid for . it is not much but they are very proud of it. My mom use to work in her garden but for so long now she has lost interest in all of that, my dad doesnt act the same. I dont know what to do im in fort wayne studying nursing school and i dont want my parents to spend there last year in that situation. I have turned to god for guidance and i am turning to you. Pleasen help

Brian Johnson

8/10/2009 10:18:14 PM

Hello oprah, well i know this isn't really much of importance to you. But.... im a student that just graduated from high school... i got kicked out of my moms house.. which i was going to stay there when i went to college... but now.. im living with my boyfriend... which of course isn't bad. But I am lost. I still want to go to college i still want to get an education... I tried applying for financial aid but its under my moms name.. so... that didn't work out... i want to get a job sooo bad.... but i think i have a baby on the way... i dont' want to be like my mother... she struggled with three kids after my dad left her... she did whatever she could to keep us alive. and i wish i was more like her.. smart and strong.. but the truth is i am so scared. im scared of not being able to go.. or my boyfriend leaving me alone to raise a child on my own... and if he does.. i would be homeless.... so can you please point me to the right direction.... I really want to go to college and study radiology.. but at this rate.. i think im going to end up exactly like my mom... and its terrifying. please just tell me what to do... mimiprz15@yahoo.com

Anonymous

8/12/2009 7:04:56 AM

oprah, i really wanted to contact you about my grandmother, shes very kind and has adopted 4 kids, she has taken over 75 kids into her home, why im writing this is because she's a severe diabetic and has lost her left big toe then finds out she has infection in her bone so needed to get her leg amputated, and has heart problems.all she wants to do is take her grand kids to disneyworld, i really would like to suprise her, thats all she ever talks about but she financially does not have the money to take 19 people plus her self, this would mean the world to her, she keeps saying i will go to disney with my grandkids before anything happens to me, or i get worse. we have searched many packages but cant seem to find one that will fit our budget. if there is anyway you can help out im sure my grandmother would make monthly payments, im worried shes gunna get worse in the next year or so. two years ago her doctor said she has around 5 years to live even though i hope and pray the doctors wrong im still very concerned about her. right now shes doing well, but all it takes is something simply to take her life. she also has said numerous times if all else fails she would like us to use her life insurance to go, and sprinkle her ashes. (the 19 people would include grandkids the parents of the kids then my grandmother) If you would like to help us out for the family vacation of 20 please contact us at 517-629-5131 (Annette) Thanks for taking time and reading this. ps this would be a suprise to my grandmother she doesnt know about this message, my number is 517-812-1162 (Shelbey) Love lots Shelbey

Anonymous

8/17/2009 6:15:57 PM

hi Oprah.i am a student who come up with this two great ideas for website.they are for school and hospitals.i hve presented them to a representative in seneter john cornyn in texas.i talked to joel spenser who was pleased about them both n refered me to emily dillards in washington.when i called her,she did not respond to me as joel had said she would push it forward to the government because it will need government financing and permission. both websites are not existing currently in the internet.i promise u they will easen peoples struggle in looking 4 schools and hospital.please give me a chance to bring them out to the people.they are ideas not worth to burry n give up on.thank you.melanie

kelismel

8/19/2009 1:57:50 PM

kelismel

8/19/2009 2:02:00 PM

Dear Oprah. I am 46 years old and I have an associates degree in Early Childhood. I have worked with children in a primary school for some years. I have came down with probale MS. I may loose the job I really loved and my heart is breaking because beleive it or not right now I can not drive a school bus. I miss my boys and girls. I am scared because I have to work. I have a student loan that is in my name I have to pay off. Many times I want to cry because I wonder if I have this and why did this happened to me I accomplished so much in my life and right now I am scared. LIfe is not fair. I have a great deal of faith in God and I am determined not to be in a wheelchair. walk with a cane/walker or be in the bed for the rest of my life. I wish I could have seen the show when you had when Montel Williams was on.

Anonymous

8/25/2009 2:26:59 AM

i need help my husband of 37 yrs left me and im disabled ,he gave our son the house but i dont have the money to pay rentas of now i am plotting my death i cant go on like this not know what bills to pay

Anonymous

8/25/2009 1:54:54 PM

dear Oprah, Hi my name is Veronica Vallejo and i am 17 years old. I am in the Rancho Verde High School choir.My choir has been to Carnegie Hall and Lincoln Center and many other places. The cost for the trips has put a burden on many of us students and our parents. I was wondering if you could help me and my fellow classmates in a search to find sponsors. Thank you for your time.

Anonymous

8/26/2009 9:30:30 PM

dear,oprah my mom birthday is coming up shes going to be 40 this year . For her birthday she wanted a free oprah ticket to your show . so can you give her one.

Anonymous

8/27/2009 7:20:50 AM

Dear OPRAH I have a reading and spelling problem. And I been told that I can not go to college. And now I am going! And now I want to tell the world. Because there are more kids out there like me! So if you could help that would be great!

Marie

8/29/2009 2:14:57 PM

Hello Oprah, well honestly i'm reaching out to you for a woman who i care about greatly and to stand back and watch her struggle day after day seeing that to no avail things are getting worst with her living situation. It's a working household that consist of six adults and two kids. Now their situation seems to be getting much worst with each passing day. #1 their mortgage is $1600 a month which is five months behind #2 their gas was recently shut off the totaling bill is over a thousand dollars.#3 last but not least the worst of it all is the roof has been leaking for over two years which now has formed a severe case of mold, I helped tear down the celling that was coming down to discover the urgent need of help in trying to get her some assistance. Is there anyway you can provide some assistance or resources to help a well deserved hard working woman and her family. Sincerely, Michael Flowers (815) 626-2375

Anonymous

8/31/2009 10:37:47 AM

Hi Oprah, I Always love watching your show it makes me feel as if there is still hope out there for people who are having money trouble..I am a mother at 17,it has been so tough I live with my boyfriends parents an they have been so wonderful to me an have been trying there hardest. We have so many problems with are house there is leaks in the basements an a huge hole in our roof an im not sure what to do. we have major leaks in our bathroom where it goes down the hallway. im nott trying to trouble you i just need some one to talk to or some one to let me know everything is alright. please write back. i just need some HOPE....thanks patty

Anonymous

8/31/2009 5:44:51 PM

Hello, I am writing to try to send a message and open eyes to a cause that is not widely spread; that cause is kids with asthma. For the last couple of years I have fundraised for the ALA (American Lung Association) due to the fact that I have been through so much with my 2 1/2 year old daughter Taylor who was diagnosed with Asthma at 15 months old. Since then I feel like I cannot get answers.When a child has asthma it effects every aspect of the families life. Taylor has been hospitalized twice in the past year due to the fact she got pneumonia and had to be on oxygen. I lost my job as a paralegal due to missing so much time for her illnesses. Her having asthma makes her more susceptible to more illnesses; a cold most likely will not stay a cold. We have been to the best allergist known in Baltimore (Dr. Woods) at Johns Hopkins. We see a pulmonologist. She has been tested and x rayed so many times looking for answers. They thought it could be CF (Cystic Fibrosis) that was negative; shes had a CT scan, blood work etc... I cannot get answers. I may get relief of seeing improvement for about a mont or so and then she is sick again. She has had hand foot and mouth disease; pneumonia two times in a year, RSV, someone said bronchitis, I feel like there is no light at the end of the tunnel and being a single mom I cant help but to be constantly frustrated with doctors etc... We have the Asthma Walk coming up in October for the ALA. If you could put the link on your show for donations for people to see and maybe have Dr. Oz acknowledge these issues in children that would be great. I am sure there are lots of viewers who have been affected by some kind of lung disease who would also like the recognition of how serious these issues can be and how it affects lives. I tell you; I do HR work now for the best company (Nova Services) they understand my situation of being a single mother of a sick child and have worked with me in ways that many companies couldnt even fathom of doing. If you need any other material please let me know ( pictures, hospital papers, etc....) http://www.mrsnv.com/evt/home.jsp?id=2666 My team name is Team Taylor V Amber Kazmerski akaz7094@yahoo.com 410.925.6954 410.242.0850

Anonymous

9/1/2009 7:24:22 AM

hi oprah my name is roxan thompson am 19 years old am not in school i live in a room i lost my job i tryed everything out there to get some help.whenever i watch your show i cry cause god is lookin down on you and hes very happy with what your doin..i wish i was like u but in my world its so hard i was born in jamaica n came to america when i was 11 am asking for help cause i dont have no one to turn to....it would be nice if you write me back or call so i can tell you more about me but am parying that u would i live at 446 east 95 church n wilmore my number is 1347-432-6633 oh and my emai lrockiehottie@yahho.com am really looking forward to hear from you n may god keep you n love always roxan thompson

Anonymous

9/6/2009 1:22:10 AM

Dear Oprah, my son has some sort of reading disability. However, no one quite understands what it is. This has been going on for 3+ years and I'm very frustrated and don't know where to turn for help. His public school said that he shows no issue. His full IQ is 119. and his working memory is 130, but he can't memorize a complete word list that we have been working on since 1st grade. He has had private tutoring twice a week, and I personally have worked with him everyday since I can remember. We have bought Lexia a computer program to help. And not being a teacher...teachers have say to me that the techinques that I have used have been right on the money. Some things that I have done they have never even thought of. I was told by the school that if we had medicaid or free or reduced lunch that there may be extra help that he could receive. However, my husband and I work hard and live week by week to pay bills. But we survive.. I feel like I don't know where to turn...All I want is help for my son. Thanks for your time. Traci

traci

9/10/2009 6:12:05 PM

I have to say your 24th season kickoff...was absolutely "Totally Awesome!!!" I love the Black Eye'd Peas...hot sound. James Taylor is my time; my neck of the woods and Rascal Flats...got the sound..Hudson...beautiful as ever, but the dance at the beginning with the Black Eye'd Peas was totally outstanding. You made this southern girl with a little boogie in her boot wanna be part of that crowd.

Anonymous

9/10/2009 10:00:12 PM

will ophary help me financial i need help bad.

Anonymous

9/11/2009 1:24:03 PM

Hello Oprah, my name is Camille and im 17 years old. I know you get a lot of mail but im writing this hoping you will read mine. My dad is a single parent, and he has been workin at his job for 19 years, and now my dad's job is trying to lay him off for 5 days without pay. I don't know what to do because we are really broke now. If his job does this, it will ruin my little sister and I because my dad has been providing for us our whole lives nd we don't have any money now. My father went to the bank the other day to get some money and our checking account has $0 and our savings account has $60. He had to get money out of another account that we were'nt supposed to open until next year. I don't what to do and I need your help. I want to help my dad really bad but I don't have a job, and our family is really suffering from this. You know without my mom being here it really is hard. I think if my my sister and I had two parents here it would'nt be this hard for us because there would be more help to support us. I really don't know what to do and I need your help. You can contact me at camiluvbug@sbcglobal.net or at (510)568-4112

Anonymous

9/12/2009 2:41:15 PM

hi Oprah i wish you receive my note and you will be in good life I thing to much to find help and you come in my mind I need to do infertility before too late my age 43 but no money to start that Im ask your hep with that and the coast will be $15.000 and i have 0 from that amount and my husband last his job these month please we need your help and will be thank you very much and GOd bless you

samira

9/13/2009 12:46:31 PM

Good morning Ms. Winfrey, I have a child that has Congenital Adernal Hyperplasia (A genetic defect of the adernal glands. A person with CAH will not be able to produce several vital hormones known as corticosteriods.) I found out about this disoder when my angel were a few months away from his 3 birthday ; this is the age that this disorder shows in the body. My child was born as a normal baby kicking, smiling and is first sentence to his step-father was "Charles, i need shoowa an chocolate tea". After brining myself to terms for the battle wih this disorder, i found out that my baby has developed Autism. I thaught i was going to lose my mind, in an out of hospital, doctors visit and surgrey. His eyes wonders alot, he can't sit sill, running all over the place and his random blurts of things that does not make sence. I've been doing alot of reading on both disorders and I do understand that there is no cure for CAH. Autism on the other hand have been proven to be reversible. Ms. Winfrey i would do anything just to see that look of happiness in his eyes. I've look on the diets and the detox method that they are using (Healing and preventing Auism, Jenny McCarthy and Jerry Kartzinel, M.D.), and i would love to give it a try. Unfortunately money is an issue for me, i would be gratefull for your assistance in anyway or if you know of a charity that could be able to assists my child. I will never give up untill i see that look of awareness on my childs face. Thank you. kayann_hamiltonn@yahoo.com

Anonymous

9/15/2009 9:09:57 AM

Hello Miss Winfrey, I am 22 years of age, and has 2 children both still very young 1 will be 3 in october and the girl, i had her in June of this year. I live in he Caribbean, DOMINICA, Graduated high school and i'm now currently attending devry. I don't want this letter to you to look like a scam, because I truely and honestly needs your help. My father's doing his best to send me to the university but it's not always i can attend, i go to school on-line, it is very expensive. I enjoy going to school, i get my grades but the long delay between classes is frustrating. I'll be honest to you, i don't work getting jobs is kind of difficult, everyone puts you on file. I pray everynight to get a job or aleast to finish my degree, so that i could get a job to help my self and my children. I watch your show and see how you help people, and was just wondering if the lord blesses me hopefully you could help me too. I know people ask for money and don't need it or they fake, but i'm serious. if you need any prove i can give it to you. So i'm asking you please Miss Winfrey could you assist me. If this reaches you and you want to get in contact with me you can e-mail me @ queen_kay7@yahoo.com, for an information. Please i really do need your help.

Anonymous

9/16/2009 6:06:17 AM

Dear Oprah, I am a big fan of yous and Michael Jackson. I was so happy to hear and see this interview,I have always felt like that most of his critics, did not know the whole story about his skin disorder, his childhood, and his love for children. I have always loved Michael Jackson and his music, and have never felt like he would ever harm a child. I am a huge Michael Jackson fan and I bought a new Thriller Album everytime a hit single came off that album, I just felt like this was going to be one of the best selling albums of all times. Thanks Oprah, that was one of the best postive interviews a person could ever ask for. I really hope now that this interview will silence his critics. Thank You, Sincerely Yours, Leon Manning

Anonymous

9/16/2009 3:35:34 PM

HI OPRAH, I would just like to propose to my special lady in my life...Im not asking for money or help, just an opportunity to make her proposal special because im not able to afford a big wedding...If you could only just read my letter on your show then that would big a blessing. She has been feeling very discouraged lately because everybody seems to be having these big lavish weddings. Im just a janitor and dont make much money, but to just read this letter on your show would be priceless. Her name is Shaniqua and I am Gerrard, thanks so much. 2640 dalecrest dr charlotte, NC 28269 (704) 500-8125

gbrown01

9/17/2009 11:39:40 PM

I would just like to propose to my special lady in my life...Im not asking for money or help, just an opportunity to make her proposal special because im not able to afford a big wedding...If you could only just read my letter on your show then that would big a blessing. She has been feeling very discouraged lately because everybody seems to be having these big lavish weddings. Im just a janitor and dont make much money, but to just read this letter on your show would be priceless. Her name is Shaniqua and I am Gerrard, thanks so much. 2640 dalecrest dr charlotte, NC 28269 (704) 500-8125

gbrown01

9/17/2009 11:52:26 PM

Hello Oprah! I wrote a song a few years ago called "THE ONE FOR YOU" would you like to hear it? It's an awesome song. Do you really read these notes? Or is this an exercise in futility? (smile)

esther

9/18/2009 9:26:26 AM

Dear Oprah, I am a 28 y/o hispanic female and I live in the City of Chicago. I need help to run away from my abusive husband. I have tried in the past, but failed in my attempt. I have no family in the US and my family is very poor. I want to go back to PR and finish school, but I will accept any help; air ticket, a job...an opportunity. Since he is the only one working right now, I do not have any money, not even for the basic stuff, that is the only thing keeping me here..please help me...and privately I will give youmore details. Please help me, I would try to pay you back, just help me now please.

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9/18/2009 5:29:43 PM

Dear Oprah, I am a self taught educated woman who never stepped foot in high school, nor completed grammar school due to mental problems not reconized during that time. However, I was an avid reader- spending lots of time in library during summer days to stay cool and in the winter days to stay warm. Yes. I became homeless at 16 untl he age of 23. I was and still is are a lover of knowledge. Therefore, my visits in the library reading various books allowed me to years later (1981) to take the GED test. Yes! I passed and from there took courses in a local community colledge, but my mental problem again flared and I could not continue going to school, but never stopped during research on various subject on my computer. OH. Yes. I taught myself to master this inanimate object. I am a cancer survior, thus far. I have been fighting cancer since 2002. I do mostly alternative and never had chemo. However, alternative can be costly. I was sent home to die June 28 and was oxygen 24/7 and was placed under hospice care. Determination to live overwhelmed me. I am not asking for a handout from you, but, I have been ask by many health care people that I could help other women who has experience, sexual abuse, rape, not to mention bad marriages, and how to take charge of their own health and choose the best treatment for themselves and to know what is going into their bodies; also, that they can use their past trauma as stepping stones to escalate to higher grounds. I just wish I had not wasted so much time and wish I had someone I could have learned from during my earlier years. Please Oprah. Time is short for me, but if I can help one person. . . it will all be worth it to be on your show (if I don't faint) to speak out to all victims of varied abuses. Thank you if you took time to read this. p.s. please excuse any typo grammic errors.

Anonymous

9/19/2009 1:22:02 PM

HI ORPAH MY NAME IS LEATRICE MORGAN. I AM A RESIDENT OF NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA. TO CUT A LONG STORY SHORT OPRAH I NEED YOUR HELP I AM A SINGLE MOTHER OF THREE BEAUTIFUL YOUNG LADIES. I GOT A DIVORCE THIS YEAR. THE MAN I WAS MARRIED TO IS APPARENTLY WAS GOOD-FOR-NOTHING. OPRAH HE'S BASICALLY A DOG. I CAN'T LIVE LIKE THIS ANYMORE I NEVER PLANNED FOR MY LIFE TO BE LIKE THIS. I'VE BEEN LIED TO, CHEATED ON, AND BEATEN, AS WELL AS MY CHILDREN. MY EX-HUSBAND NEGLECTS MY CHILDREN HE ACTS AS IF HE DOESN'T WANT THEM. I'M WORKING IN A FAST-FOOD REST. BARELY COULD PAY MY BILLS, I'M VERY SAD AND STRESSED OUT BECAUSE I CAN'T GIVE MY CHILDREN WHAT THEY REALLY WANT AND DESERVE AS CHILDREN.HE CURRENTLY HAS A NEW GIRLFRIEND SHE IS ABOUT THE AGE OF HIS OLDEST CHILD ITS A SHAME THE GIRL HIT ONE OF MY GIRLS IN THE HEARD WITH BRASS KNUCKLES NOW MY CHILD SUFFERS WITH HEADACHES I CAN'T TAKE IT ANYMORE, I AM TO GOOD OF A WOMAN TO BE LIVING LIKE THIS. OPRAH I AM IN NEED OF YOUR HELP BAD. I REFUSE TO LET MYSELF GO DOWN. I'M A STRONG BLACK WOMAN. I WANT MY THREE CHILDREN TO LIVE A GREAT LIFE. I AM SICK OUT LIVING ON HOUSING ASSISTANCE. MY CHILDRENS GRANDMOTHER LOW-RATES ME SHE TALKS ABOUT ME AS IF I AM TRASH LORD I'VE BEEN NOTHING BUT GOOD TO THAT FAMILY BUT EVERYTIME I TRY TO HELP A PERSON OUT THEY BETRAYED ME TREATS ME BAD I WANT TO WAKE UP EVERY MORNING WITH A SMILE ON ME FACE AD WELL AS MY CHILDREN WE ARE TOO BEAUTIFUL FOR FROWNS YOU ARE MY INSPIRATION MY ROLE MODEL IF YOU CAN DURING YOUR SPARE TIME MAYBE YOU CAN GIVE ME CALL AT 985-722-7905 OR YOU CAN EMAIL ME AT GOD_ANGEL07@HOTMAIL.COM I NEED HELP

Anonymous

9/22/2009 12:54:08 PM

Greetings Oprah, Several, several years ago your mother was on one of your "make over" shows and she had beautiful long hair. That day you stated "older women shouldn't have long hair." It seems that now you have changed your position on that, based on your hair style. andrea

kaki

9/23/2009 8:56:11 AM

Hello Oprah, my name is Regina and I'm writing to you in need of your help. I'm looking for my dad whom I have never met. I was born Aug. 12. 1966 in Corpus Christie, TX. My fathers name is Theodore Pete and my mothers name at that time was Mancy cox. My dad was stationed at a Naval Base between 1965-1966. Soon after I was born my dad was reassigned and never seen me again. Now it has been 43 years and I'm desperate to find him. The only information that I have is that he was originally from Chicago, his mothers' name is Louise and she at one time was a Dean at a womens' college somewhere in Chicago. I have two daughter and live in Washington State. Oprah if there is any way that you can help me to locate my long lost dad, I would be forever grateful to you. I can be reached at 253-815-0845

Dimondiva

9/23/2009 10:39:23 PM

I have a friend with diabetes who has lost the use of muscles in his eyelids and can barely keep his eyes open anymore. He can not afford surgery and will soon more than likely be blind. Is there a way Dr Oz or Oprah could help him out? Or another source where he could get help? He is 56 and such a sweet person and a greeter at Sam's Club. Thank you for any help you could give him.

jack5947

9/24/2009 8:43:52 AM

Dear oprah I am writing You about a tragedy that happened in my family my son in law died suddenly a blood clot traveled to his heart and killed him instantly, his wife which is my daughter has 7 children and one on the way she was faced with eviction so she packed up her children and went to pa to my son,s house he has a family of his own so they are cramped in his home what i'm asking for is a little help to find her a home that is not to expensive i'm at my wits end he was 37 she is 36 he had no life insurance any help or insite will be very much appreciated

pattygrl

9/28/2009 5:52:41 AM

I am so dissapointed that you don't have your Friday live show with Gail, Mark & Allie. That was one day I would never miss watching. Please bring it back.

Anonymous

10/9/2009 2:04:35 PM

Hi Oprah, I just want to say I love your show and how much you love others. It has been a very hard year and a half in my life. My Mom first came and stayed with us here in Ottawa, Ontario thinking she would get better. Well, it turned out that was not the case. She had cancer and I looked after her 24 hrs. a day. I run a home day care but had to give up little ones that came in the day time as I had to care for my Mom. I kept the before and after school children who needed care. I remember getting up with my Mom almost every night sitting on the bath room floor with her holding her hand while she was being sick. Then getting up every two hours with her at night. It was like this for almost 8 months until she passed away. Very sad. I do have a Brother who never came to see her or never returned her calls while she was here. She would call him up until two days before she passed away trying to reach out to him. He never called back. This broke her heart. I did everything I could to keep her happy. We even put a T.V. in her room and this is when her and I would watch your show everyday. How she loved to watch you everyday! Smile! I would like to thank you for doing what you do everyday Oprah. Since she has passed I have not been in touch with my Brother other than threw lawyers. He started two days after she passed. I knew she had a Will but she was a single Mom and worked her whole life. Did not have much. She left him nothing in her Will because he never came to see her when she was sick. The little money that is coming to me I will never see as I have had big lawyer fees. She asked me before she passed to fight for her wishes and thats what I am doing. She wanted her ashes put in water but I have not been able to do that for the pasted year and a half until the Will is all cleared up. What a mess! And now we are not doing well at all. I have to take my little Girl's piggy bank and use it to buy food. Our bills are very high and we can not pay them. All the little saving I have had has gone to lawyer fees to fight for my Mom's wishes. We may even lose our home. Things are not good. I am still running my day care but just can't seem to get ahead. My little Girl has asked me many times why are you crying Mommy? I don't want her to worry but I say times are hard and Mommy is a little sad. Then I give her a hug. I have no family to turn to which is very sad. If ever you come to Canada I would love to see you. Don't know how but I think you are great. I am going to keep watching you as long as I can but we may lose our cable, heat and Gas. Thank you again for being you and doing your show everyday. Never stop! Kim

Anonymous

10/14/2009 6:22:10 AM

I know you love cocker spaniels. I have one that needs a home cause I am unemployed. He is 3 years old all black and his name is Santana. My mom and I paid almost $2000.00 for him but I am not looking for any money for the dog. I just want a good home for him. He has all his shots up to date and is fixed. He is beautiful but I just don't want him in the pund. Everyone I know is in my same position or has a dog. Can you help? Don't want to post my phone number on the internet but the e-mail is rose671961@aol. Thank you for listening. Doreen

Anonymous

10/16/2009 9:58:46 AM

Hello, i have a huge favor to ask of you! Tonight my neighbor was assualted by her ex-boyfriend and while following him in her car she flipped the car and totaled it. Her and her daughter are both in the hospital but my family took in her other two kids for a few hours until a relative picked them up. The ex broke into the house, wrecked the house, and now she doesn't even have a car. I was wondering if there was anyway that you could help her and her family up onto their feet again. My address is 5009 Sandmine Dr. Stedman, NC 28391. Once again I really hope you can help them because they really are nice people the mom just can't ever get a break from the bad side of life. Thanks.

Anonymous

10/17/2009 9:01:06 PM

HI OPRAH MY NAME IS TEAQUINA HARDEN AND IM 27 YRS. OLD FEMALE I LIVE IN MICHIGAN AND IM HAVING A LOT OF TROUBLE FINDING MY LITTLE SISTER SHE WAS ADOPTED SOME YEARS BACK AND I HAVE'NT SEEN HER SINCE SHE WAS ABOUT 3 OR 4 AND IM GUESSING SHE SHOULD BE 11 OR 12 I MISS HER SO MUCH AND I WANT HER TO KNOW WHO HER FAMILY IS ESPECIALLY HER OLDEST SISTER WHICH IS ME BUT THATS NOT IT SHE HAS OTHER SIBLINGS WHO ALSO WANTS TO SEE HER NOW EVERYONE SAYING BECAUSE SHE IS ADOPTED WE CAN'T SEE HER TILL SHE 18 I CANT WAIT THAT LONG I MISS AND LOOOOVE HER SO MUCHHHH AND I WANT HER TO KNOW THAT AND I DONT WANT HER TO THINK WE ABANDED HER CAUSE WE HAVENT WE REALLY WOULD LOVE TO SEE OUR LITTLE SISTER IF NOT WE WOULD LIKE TO SEND PICS TO HER AND TALK TO HER ON THE PHONE I REALLY HOPE U GET THIS OPH CAUSE U ARE A MIRACLE SAVER I KNOW U CAN DO IT I LOVE MY LIL SIS AND HOPE TO SEE HER SOON OR TALK ON THE PHONE WIT HER THANKS OPRAH I LOVE U AND BY THE WAY HER NAME IS BREANNA COMBS ......

Anonymous

10/19/2009 8:12:51 AM

HI OPRAH ITS ME AGAIN TEAQUINA HARDEN WHOS LOOKING FOR MY BABY SISTER BREANNA COMBS I WANT TO GIVE U MY PHONE NUMBER PLEASE CALL ME (810)308-4244 PLEASE CALL ME I APPRECIATE IT THANK YOU!!!!

teaquina27

10/19/2009 8:31:34 AM

hello Oprah I have seen The show that have been released some time ago, which is about a little girl ( 7 years of age) she has a mental problem. my opinion is that we (Ethiopia) have seen so many people cured in our Country. Even more than that of the kids. So may be she can come here and get cured( it will take 1 or 2 months) Thanx Shi Shi

Shi Shi

10/20/2009 10:29:35 AM

THOUGHTS FROM THE BASEMENT Statistics say that many in the middle of their lives right around the age of 40 or 50 quit. Quit fighting, Quit living, Quit hoping, Quit dreaming but most of all Quit living. How do they quit when many others loving them? Or perhaps maybe they love many, but feel that they don’t need to stay here any longer. This is a story of one who was poor but definitely black. Black and poor was always the case of acceptance derived from a slavery mentality. This is a story of someone who wanted a better life for herself, though she may have been born with difficulties of health but her spirit was the most lively to shine. How can you escape a desert that you were dropped off in the middle of? How do you find water and food, in this desert how do you survive when all you see is the sand? Do you keep wandering until you die or would you feel that you are better off lying down hoping a change is going to come, waiting as the vultures surround you anticipating your death so they can pick off the flesh of your soul. How do fight the battle of death that awaits you? Before you were born the words from many already plague your life. Then you come to the world fighting off the curse’s that was spoken from someone else’s mouth. They said that you were going to be born with an illness and you were. They said that you were going to be poor and for the most part someone tampered with your credit and it started from that point on you lived a life of debt. You had big dreams of becoming something really important not for yourself but for others. You tried every way you could to stay afloat but stuff keeps happening. You go back to school and earn degrees because that’s what you were told was the key to success and yet the degrees get stuck at the school because you have to pay for them. Where is the proof? Huh in your mind of course, but is that enough? Of course not, you can’t get a good job with or without them anyhow and you’ve tried everything. You think to yourself why was I born into this world. I am not a man! I am a woman I should be happily married with a loving husband and a couple of cute kids, in a nice big house somewhere on top of a hill. Home schooling the children should have been an option until they are off to college. Then after that travel and see the world with your wonderful husband just you and him living a life of joy until the day you die. Death do you part, but you have lived the good life one with no struggles, nor worries. But instead you are writing this letter from the basement of someone’s house and this isn’t the first time that you have been living in that condition, in fact it goes way back from when your ancestors were slaves, they lived in the basements of another beings thoughts, but only in the outhouses of their master’s land waiting to be called to work; Waiting to be told what to do without choices of happiness, without the choice to be educated, and without the option to live free. They sang songs of freedom but were captive of their mind. Fear of death, Fear of living free. They passed the same courage to their children and they taught their children to love the poor, feel poor, but live poor. If you had the courage it was beaten out of you by circumstances. Now today you are free but you are still captive by debt, debt to society, debt to bills, your car, your home, and your health. What is the difference? All of the options that you had to eliminate yourself from being in the same situation as you were taught came tumbling down on you the moment you took your first breath of life, even if it was vague. Sitting upstairs away from the everyday surroundings, of four walls She is upstairs of the beautiful house that she is now staying in, for the first time since she has been here four weeks now, However, it felt like forever when you feel trapped in a prison of a basement finally she decides to do something different. Often times when she is upstairs she could be washing the dishes, cooking, or just sitting eating at the table enjoying the beautiful scene of the green grass and the trees that are smiling down on her. Then as she sits to enjoy the view she can’t help but notice every once and a while when she looks up out the window of the beautiful place she sees many of the golfers that should be enjoying their game pointing in her direction. As they sometimes stare and point she can’t help but to wonder if they are wondering what they are thinking. Maybe they are admiring the house or maybe they are wondering how a Black African American woman could be sitting in a house like that, and What did you do to get it? As she smiles back at them thinking to self, if I could only tell them how I’m feeling so good right now sipping on a good cup of hot coffee that is filled with the rich flavor of French Vanilla. If I could only tell them how I feel a fire burning within me writing this story encouraged by the sweet sound of music soothing my spirit, motivated to sit and write a nice message, or speak what’s on my mind, even if no one is listening…. The courteously of small minded people have no clue that this black Beautiful African American woman is going through hell yet waiting on a miracle to happen. You see me in this house but you don’t know that I am only here for a season wishing it was for a life time but things are hazy in my life because I am that girl that was born in that dry desert and I am the one who was cheated from first chance. I am the one that has been waiting for my beginning from sadness to end in exchange for joy. I am that girl who was always searching for a way out. I am the one who is still fighting trying not to give up. However yes and I am the girl who is sitting wondering when things are going to change for the good to me. I am the one who is missing my family right now who chose to roam far away from some confusing circumstances that somehow kept me in bondage. I am still here reaching out hoping that I live long enough to give my mother that car that she wants. I am the girl who wanted to buy her that house on the hill. I am the girl who wants to take her to Hawaii. Then to California because that’s where she told me she wanted to go. In my opinion it is not too much that she is asking for after all she too was cheated out of a happy life all because she chose to love me. She chose Love by having me… She sacrificed her life. Especially; having me; knowing that there was a possibility that I would be a sickly child. She chose life for me. And for that I am forever grateful and to prove it to her I’ve always wanted and felt in my heart that I must show her how much by living a good life and sharing with her the things that would make her smile once again. I can’t remember the last time that I saw her smile. It’s been many years that I’ve seen her happy. It has been many years that she has always been sad. Now that I’m all grown up I understand why. I remember when I’d get sick and be on the bed in the hospital fighting for my life she be looking down at me wishing that she never had me to go through this . But in mind I just wanted her to give me the space I needed to get through only for that moment. She told me once that she didn’t think that I needed her when I’d be going through my attacks, She was wrong I did need her, more than she would ever know, but in a different way. Every single breathe that I struggled to take, I took it for her. I never wanted for her to go through the pain of me dying before her because I knew that it would kill her. I never wanted that to be our ending. I don’t want it to be a reality that we are born to live a life of hell then die. That wouldn’t be fair right? With the tears streaming down my face she will never understand how much I love her. Looking out of the window maybe this American woman with sixty dollars in her pocket, bills coming out of the wool worth, the only processions that she has left is about to be taking away from her because right at this moment she has no job to pay for her expenses just maybe things will change maybe there is still hope for us. Maybe there will be some light at the end of the tunnel. Maybe our cloudy skies will turn blue; just like they did the day that she held me in her arms begging me not to give up when I was on my death bed while in the hospital. Just like a plant needs sunlight to give it life, the sun shined in that hospital room so bright that day as I looked into her eyes my mother smiled and life was given to me once more. I remember just like it was yesterday. I asked if I could live again but only for my mother’s sake. I wanted one more chance to try and make it right for us. So that she will never die thinking that her life was in vain. And I know that she does because she has given up on me. I never gave up on her so how could she give up on me? She lives her life carelessly. She has given up on herself. I pray every day that I can fix it and I know that I can’t but I still hope. I want to continue to live to make her happy. I try not to tell her about my hurts because I don’t want her to hurt also. I definitely don’t want for her to worry. Today is another day, another chance to try and make it right. I guess I should call her. Whoops my phone got turned off, So, that’s it I guess I’d better write., These are my “Thoughts From The Basement”. Written and Inspired By Marieya Antoinette October 24, 2009

Marieya Antoinette

10/24/2009 10:52:29 AM

Heey Oprah! I'm from Bosnia,my english is not so good,and I will write on bosnisch..Zivimo u svijetu koji je jako okrutan,rijeci nisu dovoljne da se to iskaze,ali ipak prezivljavamo jer smo jaki i uporni borci.Cijenim tvoj rad otkako znam da postojis,i upravo tvoj talenat i snaga kojom zelis da pomognes ljudima me inspirisao i ono sto zelim u zivotu je da postanem neko tvoje profesije.ZELIM BITI NOVINAR! Ali snovi se ne ostvaruju tako lako..Finansijska situacija u Bosni nije dobra nakon rata,i svi se trudimo dati sve od sebe,bilo koji posao da radimo..(ako ga uopce neko i ima).Idem u srednju skolu(gimnaziju),imam 17 godina,2.12. napunit cu 18,na eksukrziji sa razredom u Spaniji nisam bila jer da trazim to od roditelja ne bi bilo fer.Mozda je ovo i sebicno sto uopce pisem,s obzirom da je mnogo ljudi koji se pate,i koji nemaju cime ublaziti glad.Moje dvije neobicne zelje su da mi pomognes materijalno sljedece godine kada budem trebala da se upisem na fakultet,i...da mi omogucis da na proslavi zavrsetka moje skole(mature) nosim haljinu "Valentino". Zelim ti puno zdravlja,srece,ljubavi i uspjesnosti u zivotu i karijeri! Medina T.

Anonymous

10/29/2009 5:30:10 AM

Hi Oprah, I really love your show. I am a young lady that is not on public assistance, but I do receive section 8. I live in the projects myself and I trying to help the community the best I can, and would love to continue to do this. I worked at one point for some people who had a 3/4 house for women and they chose to just close it and put the women out. So what I did was ask them how can I go about renting the house so I can keep these women, who have come so far in their recovery in a house that they call home. They let me rent the house at 4500.00 a month which I could not afford but I struggled and tried. They then put the house up for sale without telling my partner and myself. The women went out and found another house and we are now there. The rent is 4000.00 a month and we must pay all utilities which we don't have enought women in the house to cover the rent and the bills, I refuse to give up because these women need this house and we have no fundin as of yet, but we are trying. I am not asking you for money but what I am asking is that you put us on your show and let us get our story out so that someone out there may help us get some funding or even a better house. We are now on the verge of almost losing this house due to not being able to afford the costs. I don't want to give up on my sisters because some have come a long way and we are all they have. my contact is 646-544-1195 or 347-529-3037 thanking you in advance.

Anonymous

10/29/2009 1:04:04 PM

My ex-son in law took his life in despair about job loss. My daughter was insensitive to his pain. Perhaps the smallest act kindness might have saved him. There is someone next to you in pain There is someone you know who cannot cope Show mercy

Anonymous

10/30/2009 4:44:41 AM

i oprah i am from guyana i watch your show every day i want to know what to do with my bra i do not know my size, what can i use for my cellulist

sexy

11/3/2009 4:37:39 PM

Dear oprah, I going to make this short .The reason I am writing you is I am no longer employed. christmas is coming up and I have 3 wonderful girls and if i could give them the world i would. My daughters dont ask for much all I won't is for them to get a makeover that would make them the happiest girls on earth. My baby girl is to young but she would love to have a room of her own. I would love to have a safe place to live were there is no violence. Thank You

Anonymous

11/4/2009 1:26:18 PM

Dear Oprah, My name is Pat, I am a young man who left my country(South Africa) to the UK in order to achieve my dreams. I took my beautiful lovely fiancee in oder for us to work and make money for our dream weddin. Unfortunately things didnt go as we plan here in England, we lost our jobs due to recession, and we struggle on how are we going to finacne our dream wedding. I know you get these letters everyday, but when I wrote this I just told myself that Gods favour will be with me and maybe someone who is reading this will be touched and help me make the most beauful day for my future wife. I love her so much, even though we have suffered in this country she still loves me with all her heart. My number is (+44)7974206109

Cyah

11/5/2009 10:17:59 AM

hi oprah how are doing i see that u have alot of messages but would makes mine different i not looks for a house on the hill. i just need help being that im a single mom im in college and its vey hard to raise my daughter and be able to provide the things that we need. Im a humble person and a belive that wahtever i go though god will provde for me n help me along the way. i live in low-income hosing and i never lived in a house i cant afford to live anywhere else at this time, but i want to move so bad.i undersatand i have a roof over my head but where i live its not also great! i need help oprah please can u help me!

faith

11/11/2009 10:15:59 AM

Dear Oprah, hello how are you? I really and trully hope that you are blessed and may all the angles watch over you as you always help those in need in out county or other counties. I would like to say that i am sorry to hear about the lost of your dog. We also lost are dog of 10 years it got attacked by a coyote. MY Oprah am a single mother of three girls 17 15 11 my oldest is about to finish school and wants to go to collage but thinks that the only way she can is by joining the military and that will only pay for part of it she wants to be the next top chielf and havea cook ing show, my middle one is a softmore in high school and wants to be a Dr and my youngest wants to sing or be a actor. Ime hispanic and my daughters are mixed with black. I am a single hispanic female 35 I am harding working and always looking out for everyone else always trying to mmake everone happy minues my self. I just got kneww sugery and my job is already trying to replace me will im out and i just got the sugery on 11.10.09 I not makeing any money right now cant hardly paying any of my bills, on monday i'll be going to this programs that might be able to help me out on paying my rent i pray to God they help, i dont want to be homless in winter with my three girls. Everything that i have or my girls have has been given to me or gotten from the thrift store, only thing nice i have is a tv and i renting that and dont know how long i can do that. I would like ot know if you know of any chartiys that might be able to help me out for chritmas and i would do what it takes to pay back or give back. I trying to clean my credit up so i can start my own bussniess and have a couple of bussniess going on. PLease Mr Oprah help me out. My address is 204 Dickman rd Apt 215 Des Moines Iowa 50315 phone 515 333 6558

Mrs WendyQSalazar

11/15/2009 12:12:36 PM

dear oprah i'm writing you to ask for your help. Theres a small city close to me called clyde ohio and they have 38 children diagnosed with cancer. Theses people really need your help. Their not getting enough help from our ohio health department to find out what is causing this. They have also gone to the federal level and still no help. It breaks my heart to have to keep watchin our news about the clyde cancer cluster(thats what they've been labeld) and seeing these kids diagnosed and dying.I think if we could make this national they might get the help they need. (419-270-16121) my address is 4435 willys pkwy toledo ohio 43612

Anonymous

11/21/2009 9:23:59 AM

Dear Oprah, my name is Nirmala shrestha maharjan i am from Nepal . Since 10 years i live in Canada, QC Laval. I have three children's and a lovely husband. The Oprah Winfrey show is the best show in the world. I never saw a show that good in my life & in my country I have the biggest mountain, it is the Mount Everest . Your heart is better then the mountain.I saw many rich peoples, but they didn't have a heart like yours. I looked at the news & I heard that your leaving your show at 11/2010 . I was crying. I am not the only one who will cry it will be the whole world.I learned a lot of good things because your show. Sometimes I think you are bigger then god. My wish is that you give me the chance to meet you & 2 hug you.Then my wish will come true. You can email me or call me!My email address is msnirmala@gmail.com & my phone number is 450-934-2207. Sorry 4 waisting your time. thank you !

nirmala

11/22/2009 4:26:01 PM

Dear Oprah, I watched you faintfully threw out the years. I am a big fan. Congradulations on your disussion to retire from the show. You; so deserve some quality time for yourself.I will definately miss your show. The reason why I am writting u is: something is going on with either the lighting,shadows,or your make-up. You have to very distintive lines running down both sides of your face. What is going on? You are so beautiful but something is definately wrong.I love u Oprah (let me know what it is) God Bless and Happy Thanksgiving Theresa morris from Winter Park Fl.

Theresa

11/25/2009 11:07:41 AM

DEAREST OPRAH. EVER SINCE I COULD REMEMBER RUNNING HOME AFTER SCHOOL SINCE ELEMENTARY THROUGH HIGH SCHOOL, AND BEYOND.EVEN NOW AT 37, AND MALE I FORGOT AND NOW THAT I HAVE A HANDICAP, I USUALLY JUST STAY HOME AND WAIT UNTIL THAT HOUR OPRAH-OCLOCK. GOING ON 25 YRS AND STRONG, ITS ALWAYS BEST TO LEAVE WHEN YOUR AT YOUR PEAK, READY TO TAKE FLIGHT. EVEN IF I NEVER GOT THE OPPORTUNITY OF BEING ON YOUR SHOW, ESPECIALLY OPRAHS FAV THINGS. IM STILL OLE FAITHFUL, AND WILL FOLLOW TIL THE DAY WE PASS ON. LONG LIVE THE QUEEN.

LEONARDO

11/26/2009 4:34:58 PM

Dear Ms oprah My name is sherm st luce from st lucia i love very much. But i have a problem i wantu to help me i am working with a paving company but the little iam getting is just enough to pay the bills and for food. I want you help in getting clothing and shoes i really do not have i have only one pair of jeans and 3 wearout top i also want to open my own farm business but i cannot afford please please please mr oprah i need help i do not know where to go please please i am begging please hear the cry of a girl thats in need i want my life to be better please please please i am counting on you please make a difference in my life.

Anonymous

11/28/2009 4:52:57 PM

Dear Mr oprah My name is sherma st luce i am from st lucia i am really in need i am ineed of clothing and shoes i also want to open my own farm business please please help me i want to make my lfe better please a poor servant from st lucia please please please help i 've wrote so many times please please help me my telphone number is 7225887 and address is monchy post office castries west indies. please iam begging

Anonymous

11/28/2009 5:03:28 PM

Hey Opran Ima an 31 year mom with two kids, an 2 year old and 5 year old. I lost my job afte 11 years. I try to help out my mom and dad who is old an cant do to much for theirself. But this year dont seem like my kids wii get anything for christmas. Ima so behind in all of my bills that I think ima going to have to let something go back. I dont have the money to pay for it. IMA not ask for help. I just to say it is hard out without any jobs. People always talk down on peoples, but its not our fault. Ill been looking for an job,but no one hiring. I feel bad that my kids wont have anything. I pray that things will get better~!

Anonymous

12/2/2009 5:25:56 PM

Dear Oprah, Like the rest of the world, I watched you announce in 2011 you would been ending your talk show after 25 years of great entertainment. With that being said, I would love to be in your audience before you leave the air. I have tried and tried over the years to get audience tickets, but of course...NO LUCK! I recently retired and now I get to watch your show daily. I would love to experience just being in the same room with you:-) Can you please, please, please, make sure I can visit the Harpo Studios before 2011. I am requesting tickets for at least 6 people. But if I can only get two, I would greatly appreciate it. Fondly Carolyn Johnson Philadelphia, PA

Anonymous

12/2/2009 6:17:17 PM

Greetings Oprah, This is my last resort. I graduated from Lee University in Cleveland TN in 2008 with a B.S. degree in Telecommunication/ Communication with a minor in music performance and bible. The reason why I am writing to you is that I am a newly wed with a 9 month old son and we are struggling. For the last 15 months I have been applying for jobs and have been unable to find anything in my degree. My wife is currently went back to school for Socialogy but realizing that she may have to take some more time off for our son. I have been going through temp agencies and odd jobs here and there but unsuccessfully not able to pay our bills. My family Lives in Nashville and unable to help us and my wifes family is in either hospital or prison. We have tried to get the churches around here to help as well as help support groups but they can only do so much and cannot do anymore. We live in a small one bedroom studio appartment and our Utilities is about to be turned off. This will be our son's first Christmas and we will not be able to buy him anything this year moreless buy diapers. We do get food stamps and wic but no cash assistance. If there is anything that you can do or pull any strings with work that would be great. (Most of my work history is from Multi-media stuff in News Television or customer service and managment) Our mailing address is 1120 N. Ocoee st Cleveland TN, 37312 and number is 717-517-1230 J Reed

Anonymous

12/5/2009 3:45:25 PM

Dear Oprah, Hi my name is angela i'm the mother of six wonderful kids that just love you and your show,even if they only get to watch your show only once a week. Oprah i have a seizure disorder and was bless to be able to work. I also was on disablity and the past, now that i have been really sick no one will hire me because they find out i had a seizure once at work and if i get hire and they find out this they say to my that they don't feel that it is safe for me to work there. I talk to all kind if poeple about this and they say that they are able to do that. I'm also fighting to get my disablity income back ,but they tell me it can take two years to go to court. please help me i need to pay rent and bills. my kids need a home to live in not a gymroom or the street please oprah i'll take any advise or anything your heart can give. God Bless you Oprah love always the wainwright family. angelanickles92@yahoo.com(941)237-6273.

mother of six

12/5/2009 9:38:30 PM

Dear Oprah, I am writning to you in desparation. The bank in threatening to foreclose on my hoe of 33 years. We are trying to live on my husband's Social Security and Military pensions. I am partially disabled but did not work enough years because I stayed home to take care to my two sick children and then later our sick elderly relatives whom I took care of until the last person died two years ago. I am trying to get refreshed so that I can go back to work as an RN as I do have a Masters degree, but the locan college here believes that I cannot take their course due to my health. We are still supporting our older daughters. Our eldest has had two strokes but is trying to find a job after graduating cum laude from college. My middle daughter i mutiple chronic severe helath problems that keep her ere with us. My youngest is a fresh man in a local college who has been plagued by health problems and has been unable to finish the semester. My roof is leaking as are our two showers. I don't have money to fix them to the ceilings below them. Our car insurance got cancelled so when I pay it the worst part is I won't I money for Christmas presents. Can you help me out. I could really use your help. Denise 716-812-7666

Anonymous

12/7/2009 10:34:45 AM

Dear Oprah, I am writing to you in desperation. The bank is threatening to foreclose on my hoe of 33 years. We are trying to live on my husband's Social Security and Military pensions. I am partially disabled but did not work enough years because I stayed home to take care to my two sick children and then later our sick elderly relatives whom I took care of until the last person died two years ago. I am trying to get refreshed so that I can go back to work as an RN as I do have a Masters degree, but the loan college here believes that I cannot take their course due to my health. We are still supporting our older daughters. Our eldest has had two strokes but is trying to find a job after graduating cum laude from college. My middle daughter I multiple chronic severe health problems that keep her here with us. My youngest is a fresh man in a local college who has been plagued by health problems and has been unable to finish the semester. My roof is leaking as are our two showers. I don't have money to fix them to the ceilings below them. Our car insurance got cancelled so when I pay it the worst part is I won't me money for Christmas presents. Can you help me out? I could really use your help. Denise 716-812-7666

Anonymous

12/7/2009 10:44:38 AM

hello oprah, my name is britten springstn... and i kno everyone asks you for favors all the time, but i have just one wish... i want to meet taylor launter so bad... i would do anything to meet him he is such a wonderful actor. just to shake his hand would be a blessing. he my favorite person everrrrrrr....and i also wanted to tell you that you are a very stronng woman ive learned alot from you because my past was similar to yours...well plz plz plz let me meet him i will pay anything:))))

britten

12/8/2009 9:43:18 PM

Oprah why you're not answer my email? Because I was upset. Please,don't forget to answer my email. I hope you understand. Thank you. YULIUS.

Anonymous

12/13/2009 3:58:39 AM

Hi Oprah! I've always enjoyed your shows, and I’m proud of you. I went to college to be a news reporter. However, I gave birth to a son while I was in college and I couldn't go back. That was 28 years ago. I’m now the mother of four and a grandmother of five. I was a very hard worker and lost my job. I currently rent a house and the owner wants to sell the house for 20,000 dollars. I always wanted to buy it, but she wouldn’t sell it when I could afford it. However, I’ve been told by my doctor that I have Sjogren Syndrome; in addition, I may have to get SSI. I lived on this neighborhood for 46 years and in this house for 20 years. My 79 year old mother lives right behind me. I want to ask you can you help me to get this house. I can pay it back in 5 years. I do not want to leave my mother and two of my children (who lives with me). We take care of my mother and her house is too small for my family and I. One of my daughters is in college and the other has two kids and she has 3 years of college. She needs too finish her degree but we are doing badly since I’m the bread winner and can’t work. My daughter works and help but she just had her new baby. We will pay you back. Please, help hurting in Dallas, Texas P.S. We stay close to the State Fair of Texas. Sincerely, Lillie Mills contact:yellowgirl08@hotmail.com

Anonymous

12/14/2009 9:20:18 PM

Dear Oprah, Ive watched your show for years & watched your christmas shows for years as well. I've donated to charity in the past when I could and now it seems that im on the other end of th giving this year. It makes me & my family feel bad that were the ones that cant help others this year. Ive notice so many people out there with so many wishes & needs. But I dont know where else to turn? I've tried the government , I've tried to ask the state I live in, but it seems we make over there figures? I've tried to get help from my family & friends but it seems everyone is watching there pocket books. My husband , I and my son all work full time just to barely put food on the table sometimes all we have is ramen to eat for weeks & trying to keep a roof above our heads with no extras. Were 2 months behind in our rent an utilities. Weve lost almost every thing in this recession, Our own buisness ,our home & now our self dignity. All I would like to ask you for is a Christmas gift for my very patient & understanding 14 year old daughter whos such a good girl & helps try to keep our spirits up through this ruff times. I dont know where else to turn, if santa was real I'd ask him to just grant me this one wish for my little girl. It breaks my heart , when she told me , HEY MOMMY WE DONT NEED TO CELEBRATE CHRISTMAS THIS YEAR..the best we could do was get her a tree & she said that was all she wanted. Im sorry for asking, I really dont care about the other problems were going through all I care about is her spirit staying pure at heart & not have to bear the problems of society. Oh Please , I dont know where else to turn. Thankyou Charlene B. 4908 20th Ave SE. Lacey, WA 98503

CBuzick63

12/15/2009 10:45:07 AM

Hi, Ms. Winfrey, my name is Alainna Earl. I live in Chester, Pennsylvania. I am involved in a program called " The Chester Children's Chorus". It was founded by Dr. John Alston, our director and founder. Dr. John Alston, was raised in Newark, N.J. He was in the Newark Boys Choir when he was young. He lived in a tough city. Dr. John Alston wanted to give kids in Chester, (a city comparable to Newark), the benefits, chances and better lives, he received in The Newark Boys Choir. The Chester Children's Chorus has been running since 1994 and it is quite overdue for a second look. We sing everything from French madrigals to our signature Gospel Music. We have four part harmony and a couple soloists. The Choir is bigger than ever with 105 kids from Chester. We would like to grow even more. Dr. John Alston has dreams of having 1000 children in the chorus one day. He wants the whole world to see how wonderful we really are. Ms. Winfrey, we may be small and live in a dying small city, but we have big hearts and big voices. If you believe that Chester is worth rebuilding and you believe Chester's children (ultimately the future) is worth saving and cultivating then please come and see one of our concerts. Feature us on your show one last time. If you want more information call, 610 - 328 -8180 or 610 -872 - 5018. Visit our website at, www.chesterchildrenschorus.org. Come see us at, Swathmore College, Lang Music Building, Swathmore Pa.

Anonymous

12/23/2009 2:56:39 PM

Dear, Miss.Oprah Winfrey I Love your show,I think that you are an insprational role model that all girls should follow! I would love to meet you in person.I hope that you can arrange that! Love, Judeaa Wright PS. email at mrs.carter1415@gmail.com

Anonymous

12/31/2009 7:01:38 PM

What is suffering ? For me it is when I was awake in the middle of the night and seeing my wife sleeping beside me, with wrinkle of tension on her face, and the tears keep flowing from her eyes - and I know she couldn't sleep for so many nights now. That was the point I want to scream to God, "If this is Your punishment for us, forgive my sin and You can end my life now. But please grant my wife with joy and happines for the rest of her life, until we meet again in the next life'. And I remember our previous talk, when in tears she said to me, "Why papa, all ten years we have lived our life in a very responsible way, but they just kick us out like animal". And I don't have answer, but telling her, "Honey, all I can say, this is our cross, and we should carry" Ten years we live here in United States, and since the day one, we always try our best to be a good part of this nation, morally - lawfully - financially; all the records shows, all the records reflect it. And it's in one hope that some day there will be a day for us to stand before the star spangled banner, kissing the flag, and sworn to be american. We have done everything we can to make that dream come true. Everything; that we don't have nothing left. But none of them will be taken into consideration. After seven long years of court, we have to face that the dream is broken and we are about to be expelled from this country. And the suffering will go on, till the day we pack whatever we have left and say good bye to those 10 years of beautiful life and leave this country. To who ever read this, we are not trying to make a polemic, but what we expect if we may; please pray for us. And thank you Oprah, if you ever read this. We are really longing for help, but we are not sure if we still have time. a couple in a boulevard of broken american dream.

Anonymous

1/16/2010 11:15:48 PM

hello Oprah my name is Patricia Chavez from Las Vegas NM, i am 16 years old and have been watching you for years now. you are a beautiful, hard working woman and have done so much for me, not even knowing it. i am writing you this hoping you'll get this, considering the countless letters i have tried getting to you. i am not asking for money, nor help with anything as i see all the things people write you asking you for things, simply because you are wealthy. i see you oprah and are inspired by you. to hear the things you went through when you were younger, and see as you are now, lifts my spirits. i feel as though you are apart of my family each day we bring you into our home. i have an identical twin sister, along with three other sisters. my mother and father wore told they couldnt have no more children after my sister Teresa was born, and when my parents were both in their mid fourties, we supprised them with not one but two baby girls. after that my mother began to be ill while we were still babies. my older sisters took care of us until we were able to do things for ourselves. then they left to persue with there lives. all my sister including myself saw my mother stuggle with her illnesses, along with the beating of my fathers hand, one of the first memories i have of when i was younger and wish i never did is waking up to my father beating my mother, she was past out, and all i could think was my daddy killed my mommy, they took my father to jail, and mother to the hospital with critical conditions. they asked me to wittness what happened, but i never said a word, i felt i let my mother down, but if they only understood why. he was my daddy and always shall he stay. my life has been like this for as long as i can remember,and i sometimes think that it will never get better, and i will never get to where i want to be i am scared. i want to be known for something good in life. and i see you and hear what you've overcame, and i know that if i strive to get my dreams to come true no matter what life has to through at me, i know i will get there someday. i owe that to you Oprah,, and even though you are leaving the show soon, knowing your accomplishments, and having this love for you, where ever you go when ever i need a hand or a boost, i will simply remind myself, to assure myself anyone can make it no matter their background. i will take you with me where ever you or i go. i love you Oprah and thank you from the bottom of my heart, and will forever thank you... love patty

Anonymous

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Anonymous

1/18/2010 12:31:12 PM

Dear oprah, Could you pls. help us? We are very poor. We are 8 siblings and our parents don't have work. We depend only to our older sister who works in saudi. I'm a 3rd year high school student. I know I can't continue to coolege like my older sisters and it is makes me so sad. My greatest dream is to be a professional but it's impossible. Education here in philippines is so expensive,in fact i'm a working student now. Pls. help me with my studies. I'm wiiling to work with you as your maid. I want a scholarship for me and for my sisters and brothers..Pls..pls..Madame Opra..help us!! pisces_0308@ymail.com

Anonymous

1/19/2010 12:09:00 AM

Dear Oprah: I have watched your show forever and have always admired you for the strong woman you are. I am trying to find an author who could help me write the story of my life. I have been trying write it myselft but it is so emotional I always end up in tears. Since I am not a writer I need someone to advise me. I consider myself a very strong women and a survivor like you. I know you would understand my need to do this. You see at the age of 60 I have had a very interesting life, my friends say it could be a mini-series. At 17 I fell in love with a married man, left him and married someone on the rebound, got involved with all kinds of drugs and even had to be strapped to the back of a motorcycle one time because I was so strung out on drugs, you see he turned out to be a drug pusher and I would find the drugs in my house and flush them only to get slapped around for doing it, I stayed with him for 6 yrs. only because everytime I tried to leave him he would threaten to kill himself and one night tried to kill me, I got pregant and after having my daughter realized he was probably going to end up killing both of us, so I found the strength with the help of my parents to leave him and got a divorce, about 2 yrs after that my ex put a murder contract out on me and spent a year in Sing Sing Prison in New York. Years later I remarried a prince and at our wedding we had under-cover cops in the church and a police helicopter hovering over our car as we drove from the church to the reception because my ex husband was such a threat. I have been robbed 5 times, in my life the latest was this Christmas when someone took our safe out of the house. One time was by my drug addicted brother who stole 16 thousand dollars worth of jewelry some which was left to us by my grandmother and my husband's father. My oldest daughter got pregnant in her senior year and left our home to live with the babies father. When my father died my older brother tried to rob me of half of my inheritence which my father left us. It cost me but I sued him and won the case . And it just goes on and on. I know how busy you are, but I don't know who else to turn to. I just need a suggestion from you on how to find an author. I pray that you read this. Sincerely, Darlene from New York

Darlene

1/25/2010 4:40:46 PM

Mental illness. oprah I feel that we need a show on TV that is a free channel that really talks about mental illness. Like the weather channel. I feel it would teach alot of people and also save alot. The govt does not seem to care for they are sick and will not vote,and alot of money for its long tearm. But they are people. My sister son is very sick. And she is so tired of fighting the stupid system love Barb

Barbie

1/29/2010 6:38:33 PM

Dear Oprah, I wrote you on courrier I am from Manila Philippines. I sent it about three weeks ago to your address in harpo studios. I hope to hear from you. Take care

Anonymous

1/30/2010 10:09:58 PM

oprah I have a friend that has MS, right now she is walking and talking, she needs this special medication ,Avonex this medication cost 2600.00 per month 4 injections 1 perweek, her ded is 800.00 she does not have this, sometime this week Iam going to have a bake sale for her to try to meet the 800.00 ded , could you tell me where I can go to get help for my friend connie please oprah tell me where to go. god bless you

Irene

2/1/2010 12:33:57 AM

Oprah, I'm 17 years old and I got 7 sisters and 1 brother. My dad lost his job a year ago and my mom is a stay at home mom. Were struggling really bad with money and it's really hard for my mom to be happy. I don't know what to so other then ask you for help. My parents are amazing people and would do anything for us. It kills me to see my mom so upset bout not being able to do everything for us kids. Were all trying so hard but were in debt and can't even pay oir monthly bill. If there is anything you can so for us please contact me at (734)5786228 or chelseastoliker@yahoo.com thank you so much.

Anonymous

2/1/2010 10:24:34 AM

dear Oprah... I know this is nothing to you when u read my message.... But i have faith that someday u'll talk to me regarding what i need....I'm 21 years old and i always wanted to act in an hollywood movie with some of the famous stars... it was my dream from small days and i never got a chance... i always ask lord to give me a chance to act.... and i know someday he will..I'm in sri lanka and i'm a guy whoz desperately in love with movies... and i'm not going to write much cuz i know ur really busy and i don't wanna take ur time... But if u get the chance to go through please help me on this.... thank you.. Anurudha... My phone: 0778594085 god bless u....

Anonymous

2/1/2010 12:36:06 PM

Dear Oprah, My name is Trineisha Robinson. Im 25yrs old. Im from Texarkana Ark. Im writng u to tell u my story. My son daddy tried to kill me, he stuck a gun in my mouth and shot me.The bullet went through the top pf my mouth(which is still open today) and came out in front of my right ear, because of this I lost my hearing and eye sight on my right side. This is my story: He would keep his hands to hisself so I had enough so I told him it was over between us and the only thing we had to talk about from that point on was our son. He told me if he couldnt have me then nobody would. He said he was gone kill me,I would jus laugh at him and tell him and u know were your gonna be for tha rest of your life in jail. He told me he wasnt going to jail cause he was gon kill hisself(he did).So on Oct 19th 2006. I went to pick up my son after I got off work. I was on the phone with my aunt, so I didnt get out tha car I jus motion for him to go inside and get our son. He came and put our son in his car seat and open the front passenger door and said we need to talk I told him to get out my car we had nothing to talk about, he wouldnt so I drove about 3 blocks and the next thing I know he was pulling a gun from under his jacket. The last thang I remeber saying was aunt(she was on the phone tha wohle time)he got a gun. And me telling him please dont shot me and my son is in here. He shot me and left me laying on the side of the road, drove my car back to his house I gave my son to his sister. I woke up nine days later strap down to a hospital bed.So now Im a full time mommy and daddy. He is my king and I wouldnt trade him for nothing in the world. It a hard job sometimes but I thank god everyday for letting me see another day. So I jus want to let all the young lady know if somebody tell u their gonna kill u go to tha police asap.

Neisha

2/2/2010 12:09:09 PM

dear oprah, a few days ago I sent you an email regarding, my friend that has MS, oprah please is there anyone I can contack to see if we can get her the medication she needs , "Avonex" please oprah, I not sure if she would concider suicide or not , but she did say she does not want to live this way, please oprah where can I go for help any Dr. that might have this drug to give out as samples please help me.

Irene

2/7/2010 7:01:18 PM

hi opera i hope you read this i would like to be on your show for to tell the world about the miracal god performed on my dauther's life she is 4 years old her name is strawberry the docter's said when she was 1 years old she had sma type 1 they said she only had 2to4 month's to live and if she lived she would have a breathing tube a feeding tube and would not be mobil at all but she is 4 year's old now and doing everting by her self and does not need any of those things and i would like to have hope theres so much more to tell of gods mircale

chanel

2/12/2010 8:03:37 PM

hi opera im the one that told the story about strawberry i forgot to say my name is chanel im 20 years old i live in rockford my number 815-391-4247

chanel

2/12/2010 8:09:07 PM

Dear Oprah, I beg of you, i view you as one of the most influential women of our time second to that of my mother of course. i beg of you to help my mother...yes true most mothers are super women no doubt, however my mother is something special my mother gave my sister and i up for adoption so we could have a better life, yet she stayed in our lives.....my youngest sister was kidnapped at the age of 3 and she longs to at least have some sort of communication for her i have tried through the use of technology to contact her but to no avail......she had several failed marriages but has had a good husband for almost 20 years now but he recently became an amputee.......and her new son that she adopted has now started dabbling in drugs yet he is a good kid..........she had her stumbles with drugs in the past , yet through god she over came that.........now because of all the strife with everyones situation she is the only person who works in the household. oprah please she needs a break, some help, any help, if not some recognition from you would deffinatly put her on cloud nine.she does so much and asks for so little ...at least so we can tell her she is so greatly appreciated.........please put that smile that i know you can on her face........her son tom you can contact me at my email ..dax25us@yahoo.com or directly at 1-512-395-5334

dax25us

2/18/2010 3:07:19 PM

Oprah, I'm a neiphew who feels helpless and can't stand to see my aunt suffering with cancer. I'm sorry to bother you, but it seems like all the doctors and hospitals has given up on my aunt, unless she spends over 30-40k to prolong her life with alternative doctors. My aunt has lost everything she owns and has nothing left but hope and God by her side. I thank you for taking the time to read what her sister is doing to raise money to prolong her life or maybe even be free of Cancer. There's hope and miracles. Please pray for my family. Thank you! Here's her story... In July 2007, my sister Kay Mentz was diagnosed with Breast Cancer. She has been through multiple procedures and treatments including several surgeries and treatments for chemo and radiation. Her Cancer has metastasized to her lower spine and hip. She can barely walk and her weight has dropped down to 80lbs. The medical bills are already over $100,000 and there is more to come. My family have done all we can financially to help but it doesn't seem like it's ever enough to fight this disease. As it stands now, she needs any help seeking treatment at the Dr. Burzynski's Clinic in Houston. Medical insurance will not cover this treatment. This is an alternative treatment facility for Cancer patients with the highest success rate of survival and treating patients to get their cancer in remission. Without your help, she will most likely die within the next 6-12 months. There's nothing more painful then to watch your sister die slowly. I'm not sure if we will ever have enough money to fight this disease but I want to give my sister some hope. She has been fighting for her life every day and I want her to know that I will fight just as hard to prolong her life. She deserves to live and you can help me make a difference. All your generous contributions are dedicated to supporting my sister's medical and living expenses. We deeply appreciate you. http://www.giveforward.org/hopeforkay/

2/20/2010 4:33:29 AM

I love what you are doing with texting and cell phones. today while I was out shopping I passed three different different GEEK squad drivers who were on their phones plus looking down in their little cars, man how dangerous is that? I hope there is something you can do with this information. how many lives do we lose have to lose, I love your show and watch it everyday keep it up girl. bon

bon

2/22/2010 2:57:30 PM

Dear Oprah, I am not homeless, nor starving. We have no sickness, or deaths. We are a family that cares. My husband works hard, and all was really good. a yr. and a half ago, we had to to take in 4 grandchildren, as my daughter was unabl to care for them further. We had to move immediately to a house w/ 5 bdrms. Still doing ok, we make it living paycheck to paycheck, and do it gladly, as these kids are our life now. I decided to write after driving home from the grocery store. I saw an old topfood store where we live, and all I could see was a skating rink. I do everything I can to send these kids to next town on fridays to roller skate. some weeks just cant do it. they understand. its so expensive too. 9.00 ea. So now I have this wild dream, opening a roller skating rink where its affordable by all families, and another means of support for this large family. we still one of our own kids still home, he is 17, skates also. they love it. I dont want anything handed to me, I just would like the oppotunity to make something that is a positive in everyones lives. Help to make my dream come true, but I dont have to own it, you could until every cent you invested in me, is returned w/ interest. I'm a proud woman, but I could always use a hand too. These kids are awesome, wouldnt this be grand? I never got a thought in my head like this, or the want to pursue it so badly. My husband thinks I'm crazy, sayd you stars are to busy for folks like us. what does that mean, like us? You are a proud woman, you succeeded in a different path. I am just as wonderful, just not as fortunate. I think what you do is unreal. The love you put out there for these schools you build and help. makes my wants seem small, but still important. Thanks for listening to me. someone has to. my intentions are so good.

Anonymous

2/23/2010 9:28:04 AM

Hi, my sweetest dear in my life The dream become true Can you imagine someone who lives far… far away from you falling in love with your sound (work), personality, charity, performance etc. (I don’t have a word to express you) The main reason that inspire to show my heartily feeling for you is (your program) that show a little child become happy because of your help to get her dream by meeting with a person she dream to contact. (like you always do!!) You know Oprah the only dream in my life is to talk with you directly. I don’t know how but that is my hope (the only dream) in my life and expressing my admire directly to you. After that I don’t know what will happen inn my life but I may say a dream come true. I think you receive this kind of letter every day and minute but this is coming from a Africa specially from Ethiopia. I love you forever I wonder my word express my heart feeling Your lover sound from Ethiopia One thing I want to tell you is you are always with me in my dream.

natnael

2/24/2010 12:11:06 PM

Dear Oprah, You are a amazing women that everyone in the world adores you and look up to you for what you have done. I am a girl from Tulare, California, 23 years old with my adorable little baby girl, she is turning three this year in September. I believe that there is hope for everyone in there lifetime and I'm never giving up. My little girl keeps me motivating and I go to Community College for now. I wish someday, I can reach my goal and get to go in University College but for now I can't afford it. It is pretty tough for me and my family right now. Looking for jobs is very stressful. I just want to be a good role model to my daughter, like you are a role model to many people. I am a girl trying to turn into a women and I hope I am doing my best on that for now. I go to church every sunday ever since I was little and forever on and that keeps me strong too. Thank you for putting on a great show everytime. I wish we can discuss more situation face to face, but that is impossible. As I hear all things are possible if I just believe. Take Care.

rakela12

2/27/2010 2:22:24 AM

Hi oprah my name is kierra and iam 15 years old and iam writting because I live with my single mother and she is stuggling to pay our bills she works one day a week and our electricty have been turned off for four months she is taking care of me and my 2 sisters and 4 brother she is also taking care of my nineteen year old sister baby too. she never have enough money to pay our bills. i hear her crying every night because she cannot do the things she use to do when i hear her cry it makes me cry she thinks i dont understand but i do.she never have enough money to buy us clothes and shoes she alway have to borrow money from people to pay her bills she have 12children but only 7 live with us we all sleep in one room to keep warm so the electricity bill will not be high . all of her kid have dropped out of school and iam trying to make a difference and graduate to help her pay her bills and take care of my sisters and brothers she is alway cared that they will come turn the lights offwe move out of memphis because my sister boy friend was watching us and said he was going to kill our whole famly i pray every nite to god that he would help her pay her bill DCS said they was going to take us from her if the lights get cut off again her rent is too high for her to pay with her working one day a week she works at a restuarant called zaxby`s in southaven and we live in senatobia mississippi and i was wondering if you could help her this is not the whole story it is just some of it . my address is 322 eat gilmore in senatobia Ms and my phone number is (662)562-4101 thank you for letting me write this letter and may god bless.ps could u do something special for her. i hope u can help make her smile again.

keke

3/6/2010 11:25:16 AM

Hi Oprah, my name is Mary, pl z am in need, i lot my job three years back, be4 i was staying with friends in my house,but now its hard. i stated up small business with the little savings i had but in short period it col ups, now i don't have a home to stay ,am an orphan i just don't how to express it but God knows. help plzz

Anonymous

3/17/2010 4:27:37 AM

Dear Mrs. Winfrey, I hope that you can help me to help someone else. I have come across s child of 16 living in Ghana with his 89 year old grandmother. His mother is dead and his father is nowhere to be found. They have no money to eat and he begs food whenever he can to feed himself and his grandmother. My husband and myself have been trying to send him money, but we are not well off. Actually we bearly can pay our bills and buy food for ourselves most of the time because my husband doesn't not make enough money and I can not work due to a back problem. The childs name is Shafik Wahab. He is in need of food, clothing and money to keep him in school. With out these things I don't know what will happen to him. If there anything you can do or you know where we can get help to help him PLEASE, PLEASE let me know. I have read about Ghana and most of the families there live on less then $1 day and children there are sometimes forced into slave labor. We have been trying our best to not let that happen to this child. We are doing all we can to try and help him, but I don't know how much more we can afford to do. If you would like to contact me about this you can e-mail me at mrs.coleenpace@yahoo.com or mail me at Coleen Pace 134 miller Street, Plattsburgh, NY 12901. Please get back to me.

mrs.pace

3/17/2010 3:58:31 PM

I AM A VET THAT LIVES IN REDDING CA I AM 65 AND AS FOR AS I KNOW I AM THE ONLY BLACK AT THE VET CLINIC HERE RAISM IS KILLING ME MANY OF THE STAFF MAKE RAISM COMMENTS OR MISS TREAT ME IN SOME WAY. CAN YOU HELP ME.

Anonymous

3/20/2010 6:37:13 PM

Dear Oprah, My name is Morgan Nowlin. i am 16 years old and i live in Christiansburg, Virginia. im writing this to you because my family and I have had our ups and downs just like any other family. but this past week has been the hardest. I live with my mom and like alot of mothers these days, shes working as hard as she can keep a roof over our heads and healthy. My brother used to live with us, but once he turned 17 he joined the Army. i will never forget the day my brother came home with an Army bag on his shoulders. i didnt want to believe it at the time. 2 weeks later he was gone to boot camp and it seemed as if my life was never the same. my mom and I became depressed, i gave up on school and she just didnt care anymore. we felt as if we had nowhere to turn. me and my mom tried the best that we could and still do and nothing ever seems to be good enough. Monday of this week, we got a letter in the mail from TNT flinchm, (the people that own our apt.) they told us that we has 2 days to get out of our apt. the 2nd time my brother came home on leave he decided to get a dog. which we didnt think was a problem, untiln TNT said we couldnt have her. my brother was in Iraq at the time. our dog diamond, changed our lives, she filled that hole that me and my mom were missing. she gave us unconditional love and was always there. Diamond quickly become our little baby. but of course there a down side to that, Diamond is a Blue Pittbull. and as you may know they have a bad reputation. which is not fair! diamond is different, she helped us through so much. we didnt have any other choice but to move. i didnt really hit me that my home wasnt going to be my home anymore until we were in our "new" place. we moved out in 2 days, most of our clothes were in the back of my moms car. we were homeless for a day because we couldnt move into the new apt right away. it felt horrible, but i knew i had to be strong for my mom. my mom is a very strong women but i have never seen her more hurt than now. i cant stand to see her this way. i dont know what to do Oprah. we have been in this new place for 3 days and the people said that we cant have our dog because of the type of dog she is. i was in school today and i got a voicemail from brother saying that either we get rid of my dog by 5 pm or else we will get kicked out. i have nothing else to give, i just lost my home and they are taking away my pride and joy. i was crying today and i happend to think about you. i look up to you. and i know that you a strong. and honestly Oprah we need your help. my mom is a single mother and she is doing the best she can. but theres not much she can do. i can see in her eyes that she is discourage. i need you help. please get back to me as soon as you can. thank you so much! -Morgan

MoeMoe

3/23/2010 3:48:26 PM

Dear Oprah, My name is Sandre Tabari Williams. i live in coral springs Florida. I am writting you on a topic that is very close to the heart to me.Because i am a senior in high school and i am dissapionted that i am not able to attend college because of my legal status in America.i have work to my fulest potenial throught out my years of school. maintaining only the best of grades in my classes.while volunteering and balencing five different after school activities.trying to make sure that i am well qualified to be college board.even thought my mother would not be able to pay for me to good to college it would be a more better excuse for me not to go instead of my legal status in America holding me back in life. Ms Oprah i would like it if you could help me with this problem that i am facing. Another point to ponder is that i am a rather large person.and not matter what i try to do to help me lose the weigth it just does not work.i am 500 pound and my weight is taking over my life.and because of my badly arhed legs i can hardly walk because it hurt we i do.and i am tired of people making fun of me because of my weight everywhere i go.Ms.Oprah i would really be greatful for your help.because my mom can not afford to get me a gym membership because of money problem.and because of my legal status i am not able to get a job to help myself. Thus Ms.Oprah i will greatious if you could take the time out to me and my family out this situation we are in.

Anonymous

4/6/2010 9:08:19 AM

DEAR OPRAH: I am a big fan and im writing you in hope that you can help me out. 30 years ago,when i was 20 years old,i was in accident and broke my neck, I was hoping, in kindness, that you would help me get a van because the van that i have is having a lot of problems. Love and kindness, From your biggest fan, Ulysses Jones Jr.

Anonymous

4/10/2010 5:29:12 PM

Dear Oprah: I am your biggest fan.I am writing to you hoping that you would help me out.Thirty years ago,when i was twenty years old,I was in a diving accident and broke my neck and it left me paralyzed from the chest down. I was hoping that you would help me get a van because the van that i have is having a lot of problems. Your biggest fan, Love and kindness, Ulysses Jones Jr. Contact me at: address- 9240 Bryants landing road Stockton,Alabama 36579 Telephone-(251)937-2270

Anonymous

4/10/2010 5:36:51 PM

dear opra my name is melissa thomas an i'm 18teen i'm 6months pregnant an my boyfriend is not here hes currently being held by eloy detention center we where stop for speeding an know there trying to deport him i'v done everything i possable could to keep him here hes been here since the age of 3 an is now 21 hes never been 2 mexico an has no family there are child is due for birth in 3months an i need him here for his baby its hard being alone with the worrie he mit never get to see his child first breath the immagration laws are destoying lives an there not relizing it can you help me fight for my ,my child ,an his right i didnt now where else to turn

1melissa3

4/11/2010 6:59:29 PM

Dear Oprah, I am a Father of two and one on the way.I am unemployed and blind in the right eye with no unemployment benefits.No one wants to hire me because i look alittle different,I'm terrified i'm going to lose my baby angels if I don't find work soon,I'll do anything , I don't care if it's cleaning toilet's.I figured I'd ask you , because I've tried everything and I have about given up.Thank You And God Bless. Jason

lm52400

4/21/2010 10:58:31 AM

Dear Ms. Or Miss,(im sorry for not knowing witch you go by.) Winfrey, I'm not sure where to start ,or how to type correctley. haha. so, please, if you would, excuse my spelling,as well as my Grammer. ive been going through... What i call MY mid life...(crisses) at 42. i'm not going to go into much detail... as im SURE you are a very busy woman. I do'nt want any thing, nor do i expect YOU to even get to read this personally. what I do hope for is your staff to deem this storie worthy,of your attention. I'll just start with the quick version... and see if it may somthing You may want to hear in full. (I think you have probubly heard it all) But ive no one else to tell my storie to.(and my mom thinks you should be the chanceler of KEEPIN "IT" REAL. so if youd like to hear my storie, here'sa sample.....

SULLY

4/26/2010 10:58:52 PM

Dear Opera, I am a widow seventy seventy, so I drive myself every place I want to go. I would be very interested in getting your no phone pledge where i live here in plymouth meeting.Would you please inform me how I may join and sign people up in this area. Thank YOU, and God Bless you for all of your good work hiawatha22@comcast.net

bonnie

5/3/2010 5:31:31 AM

bonnie

5/3/2010 5:35:27 AM

IF this does get to Oprah and this thing works well then im affraid im guna have to try to get sum help from you. My name is Alex im 19 n i live in las vegas. couple years ago i was in a horrible car crash that killed 7 out of the 10 of my family members. my dad included. The after affects still hit me n my mom who now hav moved in with an uncle. but the real reason im writing this is because my sister whos 27 needs a new liver when shes does nothing that would lead to that. All i ask is that u help my family get out of this rutt that just keeps getting worse. dont help me just help my family. im young and i will find a way to get throw this but as for my mother n sisters just wanting to fiinally get past all of this.

Anonymous

5/6/2010 8:02:36 PM

Oprah, My Fiance and I are both in the Air Force and serve our country proudly making sure there are no terrorists in our aerospace within the borders of the US. I'm only an E-2, and he is an E-3. We don't make much aside to pay off his car payment(97 beat-up Infinity), and my hunger as a little Islander woman. We are planning on getting married in November 2010... right before I deploy. I don't know how to plan a wedding, I just know that I love him very much and wouldn't mind even getting married in the back of an alley, as long as the love of my life is my Husband, and I swear to him my faithfulness and respect, it would be wonderful. I just know that it would be wonderful to have at least a traditional beautiful wedding before I go to the middle-east.We would greatly appreciate it if we got a little help organizing a beautiful miraculous wedding. For the meantime, I will be stationed in Italy, while he is in NY. We know we want to get married in southern California and in Novemeber of 2010...how can we make this happen successfully Ma'am? Will you please help a couple of Air Force Airmen out? Respectfully, Charlene Reyanne Luna saim_luna27@yahoo.com

Anonymous

5/10/2010 3:26:25 PM

DEAR MZ.OPRAH WINFREY MY NAME IS MARIAH BROWN MY BIRTHDAY IS DECEMBER 21 I WAS BORN IN 1993 I LIVE IN THE STATE OF LOUISIANA THE CITY THAT I M FROM IS THIBODAUX I HAVE BIG DREAMS OF BECOMMING FAMOUS BUT SOMETMES I FEEL LIKE THOSE CHANCES ARE 1,000,000 TO 1 I FEEL THAT IF I HAD IF I HAD SOMEONE BY MY SIDE TO HELP ME THEN MAYBE I COULD BE A LITTLE SUCCESFUL I FEEL LIKE I HAVE ALOT OF SHOES TO FILL IM A 16 YEAR OLD GIRL WHO SOMETIMES FEEL LIKE THERE IS NO POSSIBLE WAY THAT I CAN MAKE IT MY MOM TRIED TO HELP ME A LITTLE BIT SHE'S THE ONE WHO REFERRED ME TO ME TO WRITE TO YOU I PROBLY WOULD OF NEVER THOUGHT OF IT I JUST WANT TO BE A POSITIVE ROLE MODEL FOR MY BROTHERS AND SISTERS I HAVE A LOT OF DREAMS BUT MY MAIN GOAL IN LIFE THAT I REALLY WANT TO ACHIEVE IS BEING A ACTRESS I CAN ALSO SING AND DANCE I JUST FEEL THAT GOD GAVE ME THIS GIFT FOR A REASON SO WHY IM HERE I MIDESS WELL MAKE THE BEST OUT OF THEM I JUST WISH AND HOPE YOU CAN GET TO ME I HAVE WOUNDERFUL PARENTS WHO CARE AND LOVE ME VEY MUCH THEY TAKE REAL GOOD CARE OF ME I JUST WANT TO REPAY THEM BACK I KNOWTHEY WANT ME TO DO SOMETHING GOOD WITH MY LIFE I JUST DONT WANT TO LET THEM DOWN SINCERLY .....BELOVED..........

beloved

5/11/2010 8:04:05 AM

Dear Ms.Oprah,My name is Shakirah Peterson-Wall and I am 10 years old.I love WWE!!!!!!!!!!!! I'm also in love with my favorite Divas wrestler named Mikkie James.She's been through alot lately and I just want her to know that she always has someone there for her. PLEASE have on the show.

Anonymous

5/13/2010 4:48:40 PM

Dear Oprah My name is Tas'Meyana Drake-Toupuissant I am 11 years old. Everyone i my family is a huge fan of yours! I am writing you because I think you should know that my mother makes the best Macroni Salad in the world! No one has ever turned it down. We would love to have you try some.My mom doesn't know I'm writing this.My mom Chamira Drake really deserves this because when my aunt passed my mom take on the role of mom for my two cousins Jayden and Jervone.Two years later my dad passed she was Mom and Dad for me. Ms. Oprah I would really like it if you help us out. Also my great-grandparents really love your show and your magazines. Sincerly Tas'Meyana Drake-Toupuissant Irvington, New Jersey age 11

Anonymous

5/16/2010 12:20:01 PM

Dear Oprah, My name is Julia, and I am almost 15. My dream is to be a famous fashion photographer and take photos of celebrities and models. And to travel the world and pursue my dream. But, most of all i would want to visit Africa, and spend time there getting to know the youth. I am a teen and even though i have it good, and know the troubles of being a teenage girl, i can only imagine how hard it is for those girls and boys in Africa. I would like nothing more in the world then to help them, and make a difference in their life through photography, music and art. I would like to raise money to donate to them through a art campaign that sells photographs, art, and has singers that sing to raise money that goes to Africa, to help make their lives a little bit easier. This is my dream, and i would like YOUR help to make it come true, it would mean the world to me, but most of all to all those kids in Africa.

JuPhotography

5/18/2010 3:31:12 PM

well where do i start i've been through some deep things like every one else.I've been in prison. I've been in placements like boot camp, group homes, and sicures,. I've stabbed my sister and mother. MY sister has a mental problem and my mom beat me with a iron. my bother ,sisters and i have been in placement for years. we been abuse and hurt by are mother.my mother had been beaten just as well, but it gives her no excuse for what she's done. i'm still in placement because she wont let me come home. I'll be ok i don't need her. every thing i've been through since i was 14 up until now that 18 i'm. has just made me stronger. oh trust there much more,i'm not gonna go there.

Anonymous

5/23/2010 5:59:01 PM

Hello Oprah I'm a South African and I love your show I think you're an amazing role model to children and families. I've always wanted to meet you and tell Americans that SA is not all about poverty, wild animals and I don't think any of us we live between lions and wild animals haha I love your country and everything you stand for as Americans, I admire you really because here hardly anyone is proud of firstly our leaders and the way the country is being run.And mostly the racism as a coloured woman our opinians are not heard it's always been about black and white over here so we don't really count. We have a beautiful City but I would love one day to see your country wow, keep doing what your doing '' Whoever said one person out if a nation can not make a diference'' :).

Annalize

5/31/2010 11:29:50 PM

hello mummy oprah, please mummy i need help, i have a child of 3 and half years she is so so inteligent but i don't have money to take her to school and iam a single mother, iam from nigeria but i stay in greece my name is cynthia solomon and my daughter's name is gift. i have sufer alot for 11years please mother i don't want my baby to sufer the same way, please help me any thing can help 5000,,,to 10000 is good for me to start a business, i promise with god's name i will use the money well. GOD BLESS U. my number 00306944851566

Anonymous

6/2/2010 8:05:22 AM

Hi Oprah I've watched a lot of your show in Indonesia. I'm proud of what you do. I want to be an international singer, how silly it is. But, it's my dream Maybe you want to help me Thanks Oprah God bless you

Astrid

6/3/2010 6:11:26 PM

Hello there.......... Hi Oprah, i'm your fans from Indonesia I want to be a singer

Astrid

6/4/2010 6:11:16 PM

Hi Oprah, my friend is madly obsessed with Justin Bieber and she went to the todays show to see him, she was front row and he touched her hand she almost fainted. now shes lost without him and doesnt know what to do. all she cant think or talk about is him. my friend is also an amazing singer would be great with Justin Bieber if there is anyway you can get her to meet him i would greatly appreciate this and my friend would love you forever. take this into consideration please! I'll do anything just for them to meet(: thanks again and email if you have any comments on this!

Anonymous

6/5/2010 9:26:35 PM

Good night there I have lost one friend, but many others come to me It's hurt to be ignored with someone you really2 care But, maybe, it's the best way

Anonymous

6/7/2010 6:40:47 PM

HI OPRAH I AM WRITING TO SAY I ADOPTED A SET TRIPLETS AT THE AGE AT 5MOS.they are 21yrs.they have found their biological family on face book.my boys are very handsome ,inntelligent and strong will young mens.they are a little nerveous ,i want them to take their time about the changes i am so proud of them they are our pride and joy,could you do something special for them,for a reunion .thanks very much.

Anonymous

6/9/2010 9:40:29 AM

Hello Miss Oprah I've watched Seven Pounds n Definetly Maybe They're both fascinating Will Smith n Ryan Reynolds are really2 my idols. I hwish I can meet them, just look them directly, especially Ryan. It motivates me to work hard and catch my dreams. as countsellor or Hollywood singer. You inspire me too, Miss Oprah God bless you

Astrid

6/10/2010 7:07:11 AM

It's world cup season. Are you watching Miss Oprah? It's wonderful. I'm proud of Africa. With hard work and struggle, they did it. Just like Shakira's song, it's time for Africa!

Astrid

6/14/2010 7:53:10 PM

Hi Miss Oprah! Yesterday, i watched your show about Obama's post inaguration. And i listened to the song, i forget the title. There was Faith Hill, Bono, Will. I.Am, and Mary J. Blidge. I can feel the spirit, even I ain't American. So, good job for Obama, and og course for you all

Astrid

6/20/2010 6:37:19 PM

I am a 30 yr old mother to 4 children, and I have decided to return to college and finish my degree. I am a recovering drug addict with almost 4 years clean now. I have been back in college for almost 2 years, and I am pursuing my Masters Degree in Psychology with a special focus on Substance Abuse & Addictive Behaviors. I intend to make a difference in my community with this degree. My goal is to open up a Resource Center for families and children of addicts, and provide counseling for them and teach them healthy ways to cope with thier loved ones drug addictions without enabling them. I need your help in paying for my books, please. I am having major troubles in finding any funds for this purpose. I have filled out scholarship after scholarship, but haven't heard anything back yet. My e-mail is BHolstein25@yahoo.com and I would LOVE to hear from you. I make straight "A"s and I work very hard. I have struggled so much in my life, this would really be a blessing from heaven. PLEASE consider this. Thanks & God Bless!

Anonymous

6/23/2010 11:15:34 PM

hi Oprah it's been a dream of mine if i could in breaking dawn. what should i do is it too late

Anonymous

7/3/2010 11:11:28 AM

I AM NOT A RECEPTIONIST, I AM THE CHANGE THIS WORLD, MY COMMUNITY AND MY SOCIETY IS WAITING FOR...I AM THE FORCE OF CHANGE THAT SOUTH AFRICAN WOMEN AND THEIR CHILDREN ARE WAITING FOR,UNTIL I TAKE THAT STEP AND DO WHAT I HAVE TO DO....THAT GAP WILL FOREVER REMAIN.... Hi Oprah, ive got a Degree ( Bsoc. Societal Dynamics) majored in Psychology, Criminology and Sociology. and the company i work for is great and im ok but not happy. i constantly feel that void of not living my purpose...i was called to be in social development the industry... one day i was watching Oprah show and you said something i will never forget, you said you didnt know what you wanted to be till late, and that bothered you because it was easy for some people to say, i want to be a nurse, or a teacher and work towards being that, but with you, you just had an idea/ picture in mind of the kind of woman you wanted to be, and today you are that woman!!! that is how i feel. i would like to meet with somebody in the industry i want to work in, and get a mentor, who will take me through what is needed of me and guide me how to climb the ladder to the top. i feel depressed here, everybody is working and i mean, seeing clients, cracking deals and i feel like just a number....i feel like im lost and time is flying...i want to feel fullfilled everyday, i want the kind of job that i will feel like saying Yes everyday, i have done something to make me feel proud, i have done something towards helping a child who needs a grant or busary, helping a woman who is abused to gain her strength back...that is where my stregth will be pulled out!!! im not from JHB so i always had the fear of working down town and i heard that most of the government Departments are there....you know what, i want to go there and make a difference...because i am the change this world, my society is waiting for...please help me..

Anonymous

7/8/2010 3:17:33 AM

Hi Oprah, Im a mother of 2 lives in CA for 6yrs but still struggling to stand on my feet......Im not asking for money from you... only thing Im looking 4 is a good job for me or to my husband.....just feed my kids and 2 make their dreams come true......... name : Lak

Anonymous

7/14/2010 10:24:55 PM

Dear Ms. Oprah, My name is Courtney Donaldson I am a 19 yr old female student. I attend The Art Institute of Charleston, in Charleston SC. I am majoring in Graphic Design. I would like to continue to attend the Art Institute Charleston, but it's not looking pretty good. I don't have the funds to continue, and I can get any loans. As of September 25, 2010 that will be my last day at the Art Institute. I am writing because I need help an I mean lots of help. I would like to know if you would help me continue my dream an education here at the Art Institute. The address at the Art Institute is: 24 N. Market Street Charleston, SC 29401 phone number is 866 211 0107 ext. 3450 fax 843 727 3470.

NENe

7/18/2010 9:00:04 PM

Ninna

7/29/2010 6:40:59 AM

Hi oprah...My name is Abdu Dandridge. i am a filmmaker and my in house studio is located upstate New York. I would love the opportunity to be on your show to talk about my film that i have written, directed, edited and produced titled "Pressure'. The film is about a young adolescent who learns life lessons from a dream. Ive already had a digital distribution deal through codeblack entertainment under the Universal umbrella last year for 6 months. Now I want to release it in theaters through Regal Cinemas throughout the country and possibly the globe. The film teaches morals about the struggles of young adolescents and the choices that we make in life. The film is very important not just in America but it teaches life lessons globally. I would love for you to see the film in its entirety. You can watch the trailer on my website at www.pressureentertainment.com. You can also google my name "Abdu Dandridge" or my company "Pressure Entertainment" to check legitimacy of my proposal and who I am. I am also credited on the www.IMDB.com. Thank you so much for reading and I hope you are interested in my story and how I became a filmmaker to enable myself and my company to have a voice that will teach life important lessons. I am also seeking individuals who can help in the marketing of this film for regal cinemas. Percentage of the film and back end will be negotiated for individuals that are interested. Funds will go towards, good publicist, commercials in radio, tv internet and print. Need interviews in all media and we are also doing a college tour in the certain demographic areas that the film will be released in. I hope you are interested in my story as I hope I can get the opportunity and have the privilege to be on your show and have a voice. Thank you again. 845 665 2230

Abdu Dandridge

7/29/2010 12:30:04 PM