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Dear Tyra,
Hello my name is Jessie and I am writing you in concern of my mother. First I want to take a moment to let you know how much of an inspiration you are to me, my mother, and my sisters. You are such wonderful woman who touch many peoples lives everyday directly and indirectly. Tyra my mother thinks you are an angel. She loves you so much and you inspire her everyday. She looks up to you so much because you are such a strong, intelligent, beautiful woman. I see in my mother all the same great qualities that she sees in you, and I wish she could see that in herself too. I am writing to ask for your help giving my mom the makeover she deserves.
I will start by giving you a brief history of my mothers past. My mother was addicted to meth for many years. She has been clean and sober for almost 11 years now!!! She found the strength with in herself to stop using. Because she used this nasty drug for so many years she has some been left with problems associated with using meth. She literally has like 10 teeth left in her mouth and that's it. This is such a devastating effect on her life. The thing that makes me so sad is to see how terrible my mom feels because of this. She is so self conscious and has no self esteem. My mom never smiles because she has only a couple of teeth up front and she is so embarrassed. If she laughs or smiles she covers her mouth so no one sees. She refuses to allow us to take pictures with her or of her because she is so unhappy with the way she looks. It is so sad to look through photos of hollidays and such and not see mom in them with her grandchildren and her children. If we do get her to let us take a picture she always hides her face behind someone else so she can't really be seen. Another sad thing is that she really can't eat many things. No steak or tough meat, no subway or sandwiches with tougher breads, no candy or gum that is chewy; basically she can only eat soft foods that she can chew with the few teeth she has in front. One big concern I have is that she super glues a couple of her teeth in upfront almost daily because they fall out. This scares me because the glue is so toxic. My mom also has had a lot of infections and pain in her mouth and it is heart breaking to see her in so much pain that she cries. And knowing that there is absolutely nothing we can do to fix the problem hurts so much Having to live like this is a constant reminder of her past and I want her to be able to let it all go and be truly happy.
For so many years now my mother has touched so many peoples lives. She has worked with adults with physical and mental disabilities for over 20 years. She has touched so many of their lives in many different ways. When she worked for Woodward State Hospital she had such a positive impact on so many peoples lives that she was given many certificates and she has even been put in books crediting her for the great work she did. She worked with the people society had given up on and "made the impossible, possible." She was able to build such great, trusting relationship with these people that she taught them a variety of different skills that others said were impossible. She got injured many times but never gave up because she saw in these people what others didn't. My mother is such a loving caring person. She always puts others before herself, and is always thinking and doing for others.
My family doesn't have the means to help my mom fix her teeth and I know that if we could some how make this happen it would change her life in so many different ways. There are really no words that I can say to explain how great it would be to see my mom truly happy. I know that you get a lot of letters seeking help and you can't help everyone but I would be so thankful if you could PLEASE consider my mother's story for a future makeover show. I just want to see my mom truly happy where she can smile and laugh freely without feeling self conscious and have to cover her mouth. I hope my mother and I get the honor of meeting you sometime in the future!!! Again thank you for all the good you do for the world. It is more than you even know!!
Sincerely,
Jessie

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Dear Tyra , My name is Nichole and my mother in law, is a great woman but thinks that she is ugly! I love her the way she is!!!! She a very good person, she is a mother of two and a grandma of three.I really would love to see her happy , but she does not think that she could be, beause of the way she looks. I know that she would love it if she could get a makeover. I would like to add that she has beautiful eyes and smile but never like to show them because she thinks she is "fat" but i say that fat can be beautiful!!!!!I love her the way she is but i realy want her to love her self to. So please help her. Thank You for your time.

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Hi Tyra,I have a 13 yr. old 4th grade daughter who should be in 7th. She has a very low self esteem, she gets picked on by the other children. Her name is Daizee. She doesn't want to go to school, and she covers her face with her long blonde hair. I know that if you could see that she gets one of your makeover you will bring the inner beauty out of her shell. Thank you Tyra.

I watch your show when ever I have a chance to. I have seen how your team has turned a person around by showing them how to dress and bring out their inner beauty. I live around Orlando,Fl., I have a grandaughter who is in Macon,Ga. Her name is Daizee Mae McDuffie, and her mothers name is Vallery McDuffie. The reason I am writing to you is that she has a very low self esteem. She us way below her grade level, she should be in grade 7th and she is in grade 4. She is 13 soon to be 14. The children at school teases her about her blemishes,(they don't know that she is going through puberty(which causes the outbreaks). She hides her face with her long blonde hair. She has also gotten to be disrespectful to her administrators, she doesn't look into their eyes. She has a court day on Nov.20,2008 for juvenile court. She is hurting inside and feels she has selfworth.I really can't be there and down here. I am single trying to make a living. My daughter is at wits end, getting stressed and trying to work. If Daizee had something good happen to her I know she will be ecstatic. Just wanted to see if you could make something happen for her. Thanks for reading this comment. God Bless and may you have the best of health.

Hello Tyra!
My name is Lori and I am actually writing for my mom.
She is a single 52 year old beautiful woman,but she needs a fashion makeover.
She has had a rough life and still has a positve attitude.She is always helping other people before herself.So now here is my chance to put her first.

Please,Please,pick me for a makeover. Tara you and I have something incoming I have scouts that would approach me about modeling. I never followed up on it because, I have a dental situation. Tara if you could please choose me to be a part of the show so I can smile without having to cover my mouth.

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Dear Tyra,

God bless you and what you are doing for women who want to change. I am presently the Facilitator for a Recovery Support Group, called "Dayton Area Winners' Circle. Last year we co-ordinated with a local beauty salon and provided makeovers for (8) women who are in recovery. Needless to say it was an awsome experience for all concerned. The ladies at the salon donated supplies, time, food, and positive conversation for the women. This year, we are striving to raise money so all the expense will not fall on the ladies at the Salon. Do you have any advise or any assistance you could offer to help this worthwhile event. We are planning the makeover for Feb. or March of 2009. The beauty salon has just two operators or stylist.. I have been in recovry for over (5) years and I have found that my attitude about myself determines my behaviors about myself and others. I feel good and I strive to be an example of how I feel about ME!!

Be Blessed,
Khadijah Ali, CDCA, Facilitator, Dayton Area Winners' Circle (Downtown)

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Hi Tyra, I love your smile,if I had a smile like that I would be very happy,my life would be complete! If you could tell me how to look like you I would be in heven!!!!

Hi Tyra, I love your smile,if I had a smile like that I would be very happy,my life would be complete! If you could tell me how to look like you I would be in heven!!!!

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I want a make-over for myself. I am no 'spring chicken for sure! I raised 3 sons and have 4 grandchildren. Once my youngest left home, I have let myself go. I don't know what my purpose is. but it's time to find out who Diana is. I am attractive, but boring. I know you work with younger women and that is commendable, very much so. But do you help older women? We need self-assurance and a look that says we are not dowdy and boring. My boyfriend is 13 years younger than me and we have been together for almost 14 years. I am told that I look younger than I am,(so I'm not totally bad looking.) I need help in updating my make-up and clothes. Not to look too young, but not to look fuddy-duddy either.

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