please i need help cos i really want to be a porn acter which i dont waznt to be, it all started when my girl friend i love soo much just left without telling me what was really i did? please help me

Dear Tyra,
I love your show, it shows real woman and girls that have gone through so much. Well, I justed wanted to say I'm 13 now, and I was sexually molested by my babysitters husband when I was 3. I know it's a young age, but I can still remember it clearly. I hate thinking about it, and I'm glad there are people out there like me. Thanks so much Tyra.

Tyra,

I wanted to first of all thank you for doing an episode on the issue. I am working to obtain a career in anti-human trafficking. Though there is a great need, this is not always an easy task, but it is days like this that I am motivated to keep going.

I currently write a blog on children's rights for the Foreign Policy Association, www.children.foreignpolicyblogs.com, where I cover the issue a great deal. I have also had one article published and hope to find the funds for a research trip to SE Asia to bring light to the growing situation in the region, buy doing first had interviews and research, and thus compose a policy paper on my return, as well as media articles.

I hope you do more episodes on related issues soon, you have the voice and power of celebrity that is often the only way to get the public to listen.

Regards,
Cassandra

tyra i'm 17 and i've been molested since i've been 6 and it just ended a year ago. my boyfriend wants to get close but i'm afraid to. should i let him get close? tyra what should i do b/c im really scared.
thanx

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Tyra,

hey im 16 years old and i was molested since i was about 9 or 10 and it just stopped last summer. when i go out with a guy i feel the way your supposed to feel, but then when he touches me i feel nothing. its like i hit a wall, i feel digusted even though i want to like it and that i know i should and this frightens me. the only time i actually ever liked doing stuff with a guy was when i was in grade 6, and i was going out with a guy that was 3 years older then me, we were going to move away from our homes, because my dad was abusing me. we never got the chance because in 2001 he died, he was on the 9/11 plane, but when i look at the names on the lists his isnt there and that makes me wonder if he actually got onto that plane. his mother was raped and had given him to a friend when he was born, when he found out he was mad and upset, but then we found his mom, i forget her name but she lived in New York, he was going to go and see her the next day, but he left a day earlier. i dont know if i can have kids with a man that i dont feel hings for except in my heart. Tyra im so confused.

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tyra, im not sure if this is in the same category as mine, but i have a major story to tell you and its quite a long story, and i want you to know what i had to go through. but i cant find a way to email you personally or contact you. i wouldnt mind telling everything here, but i want and need your help because there is no one else i can turn to. IM DESPERATE FOR HELP TYRA!! PLEASE HELP ME!!

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Hi Tyra,
I saw your show about sex addiction and the one girl said she has sex alot but has never had an orgasm with any of those men. She also said she was raped... Well I was molested by my grandfather when I was little, and about 3 years ago, after breaking up with my first serious boyfriend, I went through a period of about 4 months where I was very promiscuous and had a lot of sex with several guys.. Since then I completely changed my behavior and I'm in a wonderful relationship now with someone who's incredibly caring and supportive and who's been my best friend for the last 6 years.. but with any of the other guys I've had sex with, and even with my boyfriend now (who is the only guy I have ever been comfortable with) I cannot have an orgasm. I don't know if that has anything to do with being molested as a child? ...When the girl on your show said what happened to her, and that she doesn't have orgasms when having sex, I thought maybe there was a connection?

hey tyra...how are you?..i watch both your tv shows and love them both, you do amasing things for people,..you are making a difference in peoples lives,..my name is ashley and i am now 17,..tyra i think you should have something on your show about sexuall abuse,..its a huge thing, my father, one of the people i am suposed to trust most in my life betrayed me. for allitle over 7 years i had been molested,...ughh i hate that word,..when i was 10 i told my mom n she confronted him about it ,..and he said it wasent true,..so she belived him,..for 6 more years i had to deal with this its the scariest thing i could have ever gone threw, and wondered why me?,..threw those years mom thought somthing wasent right with me i got tested for a.d.d and had to go to counciling to try to figure out what was wrong with me,..i had to lie to people to cover up for my dads misteaks,..because i dident want to break up my family..in grade 9 i had a breakdown and cut myself,thats not easy to admit..i wanted to die..that just made things worse when mom found out what i had tryed to do.. one night dec 16 2006, i couldent take it anymore and i screamed for mom instead of fighting him away like i always did ,,it was like 2 in the morning,..they started to fight then he thretened to kill us ..we had to jump out out bathroom window and call the police,..hes in jail now he had been for about 5 months...now im seeing councilers again,...and trying to live normal,..but i just cant stop thinking about what has happened to me,..NOONE should ever have to deal with getting tied up or choked or touched in anyway that you dont want to, espeshally by someone who is your dad,..please tyra,..girls need to know this happends and its not there fault,..they need to know there not the only ones,..there not alone,..and suiside is not the way out, tyra i dont know who eles to turn to to get this messege out,we need you.

thanks tyra.. you dont know how much this would mean to me, and so many others,...take care

love Ashley...

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(first i wanted to say I'm from holland so my english is not that good)

hi tyra
i watch your show every day.
you are my roll model.

A few weeks ago i watched your show It was about thing that can make you up set and un happy .
first there was a blonde woman she was sexually abused and lost her father when she was 5 years old because he killed him self.
but she got out of every thing and became a live coach and i think she was a friend af yours.
and she helped this girl how was adictid to hurting her self whit a knife so when a saw that i stared crying because i realy know what she was going through.
I stared to cut myself when I was about 13 years old because i was so on happy the reason for that is I was teased at school for ten years and i was sexually abused two times and evertbody was calling me name's like slet thing's like that so that's when i stared whit hurting meself and every night i would say to myself you deserves it, it was your falt and I never told my mother at the time but she know's now and got me tested for AIDS and for other things.
I never looked for any help professional cause i always had the feeling that nobody would ever understand my problem but that I saw that girl on your show and how you helped her and that was the moment when i wanted to find help and hoop to feel beter somtime in my live and that because of you realy tyra you are a wonderfull person and i hope to meet you one day and tell you the story face to face cuase you realy helped me tyra you realy did and i thank you for that good luck with your show and every thing els in your live.

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hi tyra,

im uriah and im 14 and i was sexually molested when i was 7
or 10 i can't really remember but,i actually wasn't the only one sexually molested my best-friends and me were sexually molested together,we never told anyone about this not even our parents,i don't know what to do...

HEY TYRA
IM A 20 YEAR OLD THAT WAS SEXUALLY MOLESTED ABOUT ALMOST 2YEARS AGO AND I STILL HAVENT GOTTEN OVER IT. STILL HAVE SOME DAYS THAT IF IM OUT ON STREETS AND SOME ONE IS TO CLOSE TO ME I GET REALLY SCARED AND NERVOUS. BUT I TRY NOT TO THINK ABOUT IT BUT ITS SOMETHING I JUST CANT SHAKE. MAINLY BECAUSE NOTHING WAS REALLY DONE ABOUT IT. I WENT TO THE POLICE AND THEY COULDNT DO ANYTHING ABOUT IT. I WAS JUST WONDERING IF YOU HAVE ANY KIND OF ADVICE YOU COULD GIVE ME.
THANK YOU
ELENA

Hi Tyra,
I was molested at age 10 or 11 i can remember,but it was by my Aunt's ex boyfriend. The cops can find him so it has been pretty hard but i won't worry my life away. Well i am 17 now and it's hard for me to be in relationships. for one the guys who molested me gave me herpes and I am able to live with it but there is always that woory that my boyfriend will leave me because of it. So i just need a bit of advice if you have some.
Thanks,
Misty

Hi Tyra,
My name is Cece and I'm a someone who was a sexual abused victm as a child by two different family memebers. Once when I was about 3 years old. Then starting again at the age of 11. I never realy told anyone about this. Thats why I haven't really gotten over it yet. I am 19 years old now and advise any young girls who are being sexually abused to let someone know because other wise it will hurt you for the rest of your life.

Tyra,

I really liked your show on the life of a prostitute. I really hope you continue to keep exposing the industry for what it is. People need to know what it's like for the women who risk their lives everyday. Men especially need to know what it's like for these women seeing as how they're the ones who continue to support this exploitation.

One thing that did bother me about the show was that a few of the escorts mentioned it was an addiction. I know MANY people involved in this industry and I've NEVER met any prostitute that likes it. Every time I see someone on your show who is involved in the sex industry your show conveys the message that deep down these women like doing this. This message cannot be further from the truth. 95% of prostitutes (and this is a real statistic by the way) start out at the age of 14. These women go into prostitution because they need money and the government has failed them, not because they like doing it. Most prostitutes are runaways. Imagine you're a 14 year old runaway, you know from experience that the government isn't going to help what would you do to survive? Obviously, you would have only one way to make money to survive and that would be prostitution.

As for the women who are sexually abused in this world, don't let the attackers get you down. Keep having hope for something better in this world. I'm not religious, but I know people who have quit meth within a weekend and I've known people who have gotten out of this exploitive industry and live better lives. A better life exists, I promise you. There are people in this world who try to break you down because they're weak. Remember that YOU can choose how much strength you want to have. There are amazing things that happen in this world and this applies to you as well. I know how it feels when you really believe that this is it for your life, but never give up. It's worth it. I really would like to help fellow survivors of this exploitation and sexual abuse so if you want to

Hey Tyra,
I just want to thank you and thank you for keeping things real. I watched yesterdays show 3/14/07. I was taken back by the ending. The woman you tried to help from Chicago could not continue with the treatment or help that you took time to try and give. What or why was it so hard to change? The first step is always the hardest. But to only last 2 hours? Was it all a front in the first place? She not only let her self down but her children. She did all that crying and talk about getting her life together and get her children back. That makes it hard for people who really want help and who do want to get their life back. People who just need a little help and inspiration. To actually have you actually care and want to help. I tell you I was a bit upset. Anyhow I just want to say you are a sister who keeps it real and cares. I love you and your show and the help you try and give. I really hope to oneday get a chance to meet you and even hang out with you. To have lunch or coffee and talk of current events.
Take Care,
Annette D. (IL)

Please motivate Sheena with a place of her own. Where she's been is no fault of her own. She really needed hope and saw none.I saw none. I saw only wolves to take her away. This would surely GIVE HER SOMETHING TRUELY TO LOOK FORWARD TO ei happiness. She's deserves that don't you think? Find her and please offer her a place of her own to look forward to.

Hey Tyra!! Just saw your show of 3-13-07, a re-broadcast with Sheena. This show was, I think the most sad out-come with this poor young black woman with no hope or motivation. She needed motivation;she needs someoneto say if you get through your addictions, then I'll GIVE you your own house or place; something of your own to LOOK FORWARD TO. I see a lot of white people need and get that kind of help by you. I was suprised you did not give her THAT kind of happiness to look forward to. Please find her to offer some kind of motivation like that. It wouldn't cost that much but would really give anyone with that kind of hopelessness TRUE HOPE, TO FIND SOME WAY OUT OF NO WAY. PLEASE TRY AGAIN! don't give up on this young black sista crying out!!

You are the best you are out there telling people to be proud of who they are and to give use the inter power to go on.God Bless you

Hi Tyra,

Love your show... I think you're a brilliant business woman and an inspiration to millions of young women. However, your show would be so much more compelling and impactful if you allowed your guests to tell their own stories. I watched today's show and felt that there were some words that one of your guests, Sheena, might have expressed that could have been life changing to her and viewers at home, if she had been given enough time to find and express her truth. Your name is on the marquee, so there is no question that it is your show... if you let their stories unfold, with less of judgment and fewer ready-to-order solutions, you and your show would be so much more relatable... Introduce your public to people and their stories as opposed to your perception of people and their stories. That's just my two cents... please keep up the good work.

Hey~Tyra~ I just watched your show of prostition. After the show it said Sheena when back to,,, where she was before. Do you know what made her change her name?
p.s I am your biggest fan ever!! xoxo

My name is Christina. I am a professional model/actress who was sexually abused by a prospective employer. It is so hard to get people to listen to my story let alone be sympathetic. It took the strength of my boyfriend to motivate me into continually telling my story until it was heard. Now my case is in the hands of the proper authorities. As I was telling my story, I found out that I was not the only victim of my attacker. I also found out that this type of abuse is more common then we think in the modeling/acting community. I am trying to start a website to protect those in the modeling/acting community and support those in the community who have had crimes happen to them.

Hi Tyra, today I watched your show which was titled 'Secret World of Prostitution.' This is my second time watching this particular episode. I am so concerned for the young lady Sheena. I asked that you please update us later on her story and please keep in contact with her.

Tyra,

The show that had "Sheena" on it was replayed today. Her story just rocked my heart. I was so sad when I read that she refused treatment. Addiction is hard to overcome. That's why is so important that you know who you are and who's you are. If we only take out time to see ourselves like how God sees us, man...what powerful women we would be. But, I knew there was apprehension by Sheena. She was so honest on stage about her reservations. I don't know if it's possible but I would love the opportunity to reach out to Sheena and let her know that she's a beautiful wowan who needs to want more for her life than just merely existing. If there's an opportunity to reach out to her, please let me know.

Tyra, I really love your show. Your sincerity is so refreshing. Your honest approach to issues is great. I pray much success for you and for God to continue to elevate you to high positions where your positive message of hope, self love and self respect can be taken to the next level.

Keep doing what you're doing... it's very appreciated!
........Tahirah

Dear Tyra,
I just want to thank you. I watch your show every day and often it helps me understand things that have happened to me in my past and even for a short period of time helps me deal with them. Since the age of 6 I have been a victim of incest by three of my family members, sexually abused by 4 people and raped by two other people ... one a stranger and the second was one of my best friends. I'm 17 and all of this only stopped a year ago.

It usually seems like everything is going wrong for me ... especially since I thought I lost everything that counts. I've lost the love of my life, all my friends and the respect of many other people when they learn about my past as they don't understand and believe I had it coming. The fact that this sort of thing happened to me so often made me believe that it was my fault, I guess I still believe it is. This sort of background leaves scars and I thought I was weird by trying to kill myself, self mutilating and developing eating disorders, but then I watched your show and it made me realise that I was being selfish, because there are so many people who are worse off than me.

Tyra, you have restored a little bit of my faith in humankind because it really seems like you actually care and I would just like to say that I am touched by your show, and I am touched by how much you care for people when you don't have to.
Thank you so much, you are truly an inspiration.

Dear Tyra,
I am watching your show about the escorts, and I am almost in tears. This is because, i myself, was an escort for almost two years at age 19. Like the girls on your show, I had my first child at a young age, and started stripping first to support myself and my child. Then my new best friend introduced me to escorting, as she had been in the business for years. I told my mom and everyone else that I just answered the phone for my friend's business because I was ashamed of being a prostitute. I retired from the whole sex industry in 2005, and now I work for myself! i am so happy and I make more money than i did selling my body or shaking it for strangers. This show really touched me, and I hope those girls realize before something bad happens to them...you have inspired me to help girls in my position. thank you!

HI, I don't watch to much T.V. But, I did see your show that featured Sheena. M yheart & prayers went out to her. If there's a way that you can get in touch with her, there's a place that she can go & be restored. It's called Victory Outreach Int'l. They have womens homes (rehab homes)all over the country. hey specalize in prostitutes & drug addiction. The website is Victory Outreach.org- just click on church locator & you'll be able to find one. They also have homes for men. I've been there for 9 years & I've seen what the power of God can do to
change lives. If I can do anything to help PLS LET ME KNOW!!!

I just saw this show today and I was really happy about Sheena and thought things would look up for her. It crushed me to see at the end she refused your help. Tyra is there anyway you can check up on her and see if she'll change her mind? Shes a very beautiful person and she has so much potential so please don't give up on her. :(

Regarding your show on March 13, 2007 I have been in the same situation as your guest, I am a recovering addict and to see the end of the show where she declined help. through god's tender grace and mercy I am clean. Before I got here I was dead on the inside at the end of the road I tried everything to stop and the only thing that worked for me was a 12step program. It saved my life. People like that don't understand that they have a disease of addiction and were not bad people just made some bad choices. I had to come some place where people understood my dilema and told me it was going to be ok just hold on and I did as I look back I could remember feeling like your guest Sheena, but I was willing to do the work and believe in people. I know today God has no limit. Nothing that I ever got easy lasted long so I treasure my recovery cause I give it all that I got like I did the drugs. Just want to say it does work and I have a chance to live a new way thanks again (2blessed)DC

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HI TYRA,

I WATCH YOUR SHOW DAILY AND THERES DAYS I JUST CRY WATCHING THEM!! IM S SINGLE MOTHER OF TWO DAUGHTERS AND RIGHT NOW IM GOING THREW COURT HEARINGS FOR MY 12 YEAR OLD DAUGHTER WHO WAS TAKEN ADVANTAGE OF BY MY 34 YEAR OLD NEIGHBOR. ITS HARD TO WATCH OVER THEM 24-7 I WORK 12 HOURS A DAY AND NOW MY DAUGHTER WILL NEVER BE THE SAME. SHE DOESNT SEEM TO THINK THERE IS ANYTHING WRONG WITH WHAT HAPPENED TO HER BECAUSE SHE WENT UP THERE ON HER OWN!! WHAT DOES A 12 YEAR OLD NO ABOUT SEX?? NOTHING!! I DONT KNOW HOW TO HELP HER OR WHAT TO EVEN SAY TO HER, SHES MY BABY AND ITS HARD TO THINK THAT NOW SHES BEEN VIOLATED BUT SHE THINKS ITS OK. I JUST HOPE U KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK AND PUT THE AWARENESS OUT THERE THAT THESE PREDATORS ARE EVERYWHERE. AND ITS THE ONE PERSON YOU DONT EXPECT.

hey guys,
i sorta was exploted i am 13 about a year ago i went to a party and i got dared to put on thong i did and people took pictures so there was a picture of me in a thong looking thing and nothing else my parents found out they called the priniple every thing waz taken care of but it hurt emotionally. so if u r or thinking about doing that to some one think if that waz u would u be mad, cause i know i was.

luv ya much
kasey

hi guys,
i've never been sexually exposed and I don't even really know anyone that has either, but I just want to say this to all of you who have been sexually abused: Keep going, Pray. God can get you through it even though it may be hard, he will get you through it.

My prayers are with you all.
brit

First off I'd like to say I love your shows. You really bring out the truth and lay it on the line. I am 23 yrs old wife and mother. When I was 5 yrs old I was molested/raped by my babysitter's husband for almost 4 yrs. The pain from that is unbareable at times but what is more painful is the affect it has on the rest of my life. My relationships with not only my mother and siblings but my husband and my kids. I have always been very self-concious and never believed that I am good enough for anyone or thing. I also feel like being molested has made me feel invisible. I know you are what you act like but I don't act invisible. I just feel that way. I know I am not the only one that has been in my situation. I know this happens to thousands of boys and girls everyday. I just don't think people realize how much of affect this takes on people like me. This really does affect you even after it is over. Your body, mind and soul is changed forver.
I never grew up into a woman because someone was let into my life to hurt me in the worst way possible. Anyone that has gone through what I have can understand the way I feel hopefully. I think that people should look at the after affects of sexual abuse and then they would understand why people are the way they are after the fact.

I cried with/for Sheena. I cried even harder when she refused help. I hope somebody somewhere is still trying to help her. Deep inside, she really wants the help. Bless you Tyra for caring.

i was sexually abused multiple times. once by my moms boyfriend, by boys in my neighborhood and by a 43 year old man. i am only 16 years old and the sexual abuse that i have gone through is unbelievable. i believe that it is really on of the worst things that can happen to you in your life. it affects your sex life with the one that you love. i really believe that speaking out is important because it is not easy to heal and really you can never heal completely. you will always feel dirty and worthless. its very difficult!

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I felt so let down when Sheena didn't take you up on that offer. I was so happy to see her able to get help and was sad watching the show. That one girl that thought there was nothing wrong with what she did made me sad. Love the show! God Bless....

I once was a escort myself. Though it only lasted 5 months it was not right. My boyfriend at the time was able to talk me into thinking it was right and I was so desperate to keep him ,I did it (what some people will do for love, right?). I did not need the money myself and it was all for him. I was even still living with my grandparents who had no idea and would never beleive what I was doing at the time because we lived in a upper class area and were seen as upper middle class. It has been 3 years since my mistake. I have moved on and forgiven myself. Ive learned that I was manipulating/ mentally abused into doing something that I knew was wrong. I am now a nurse and have a wonderful family.Everyone makes mistakes. Young women be strong and do not mistake that you are only alive because of a man..Be more than just your body..I am now..God bless

hey tyra,
i'm writing about your question about where to do your next season of 'antm' well if you want to do it in another country well i suggest you do it in montreal canada i know that they have canada's next top model but let's face it you did it first and you did it right it would be so cool to just be on your show and get one of your famous 'tyra hugs' as i call them (I've always wanted a tyra hug since the first time i saw you give one)

Trya,
Hey I first want to say I love your show! And I was watching it last night about the girl who was sexually abused as a child and so was her sister and the girl that had the drinking probable and the other girls on there and I just wanted to say that I know where that girl that was sexually abused as a child b/c I was raped by someone who I thought was a friend but really was and he just wanted to take advantige of me and so I was raped by him and I have to live with that for the rest of my life and I hate that b/c I just finally told someone about it and my teacher and my counsalor had me tell my mom and that was only last ,year on Sept. 07,2005 and so I am now 16 years old and so I still have a long time to deal with this issue and I have to deal with this for the rest of my life and so I know where that girl was coming from! I think her name was Sarah or something like that! But you was right when you said that alot of girls or guys at home was probably thinkin' that that now know that they are not alone! And I thought I would e-mail you and let you know what I thougt of the show last night! Your're a great role-model for me and my sisters daughter! And thank you for letting me e-mail you and let you know what I was thinking!
Thank you,
Jamie, B.G Ky

Tyra,
I watch your show often and enjoy your topics. I was laying in bed last night, when the show came on about prostitution. My relationship with my husband has been rocky to say the least and very unfullfilling for a long time now. I do love him and don't want to hurt him. Almost two years ago a friend of his propositioned me and I had a brief affair. That affair did something to me and I wanted to feel that excitement and having someone want me feeling all the time..I found a very interesting website called AFF and began chatting with all kinds of people. I have met numerous men, almost all leading to sexual relations. I have recently decided I should be making money for what I do, as I feel my marriage will eventually come to an end and I do have two children to care for. I started by advertising sensual massage and BDSM. I know that someday that this will all blow up in my face, but I had to tell you and so many others that it is a "drug", an addiction. It is the most intoxicating thing I have ever experienced, and I have no idea how to stop or if I even really want to. It makes me feel good sexually and yet leaves me to despise myself after. I know if my family and friends ever found out they would never believe it and they would be devistated by what I do. I am a highly sexual and giving person and just wish, I knew the right road to take :(

Tyra my name is Kendra Lumpkin and Iam from Detroit,MI.I watch your show all the time including america's next top model. I have been sexually abused since the age of 6,at the age of 6 i was molested on several occasions by a 14yrold boy.then at the age of 5 i was sexually abused by my own sister who at the time was maybe 12.I am an adopted child, my real mother is on crack and thats hurts so bad because i have never seen her a day in life.My father is no where to be found, and that hurts as well because iam a daddy's girl.My adoptive mother passed away to cancer when iwas only 12yrs old.so now iam a college student. But when i was about 13 my grandparents sent me away to a boarding school down south, and i stayed in a dorm with all girls, and on halloween night my roomate raped me, and then about 2months after that i was raped again by 3 boys and all three of them had sex with me. Tyra i have written to you on several occasions, and i know that your'e a busy person but please read this, or someone.I have been depressed now for 6yrs, and its really bad and i dont' know what to do about. I think that you should have a show where young teens talk about being sexually abused and abused by there boyfriends or family memebers, because i have been abused both sexually and physically by 2 of ex boyfriends, so please please have a show like that, because i really need to talk to someone, and if i don't well... then maybe i'll do something to stop my pain.

Tyra
I saw your show on prostatution last night 10/9, my heart went out to Sheena , deep down inside of herself really wanted help--but is too lost and afraid to do so! Maybe if the offer of help had of been in her "comfort zone", where she "lived" then perhaps she may have taken your generous offer! Would you ever try again? It broke my heart when, at the end of your show it said she had left to return to Chicago. Idiction is a powerful motivator! So sad.
liz

I Just Saw a Rebroadcast of your show about prositution on Oxygen and let me just say being a black person I would have changed my mind too. to be honest(also to relate with Sheena) to put her back in a system that has a history of failing her isn't helping. Not one of those people on that panel offering her help. looked liked her or could really relate to what she was going through. This girl has been in the system all her life and it was the system that put her in the foster home where she was raped and got hooked on to drugs. so, that solution you so-called tried to provide to solve her problem was not tailored to her and you knew that. speaking realistically, I see it as those programs getting some publicity in return giving up a space in their rehab. any street person can see straight through that. If you really want to help Sheena Give her something tangible. and it's not the traditional (permit me to use this term) "white man's rehab" that hasn't done a bit of good for anyone of "us".the solution to Sheena's problem is stable housing and a skill. Sheena's walking the streets not because she wants to but because she knows NOTHING BETTER TO DO.. If sheena could make more than $15 0r $60hr on a good day doing something else you don't think she would? this girl is literally homeless (living with friends where ever she can stay. and the only thing you can offer is rehab? when are we as black people gonna wake up and do as we say?? If we Counseling then really counsel... We are now living in the times where our word must be bond.. now Tyra I'm not criticizing YOU personally because it's not on you get her out of her situation (but in a way it is!!! if you know what I'm getting at if not.. I'll just say to whom much is given much is expected) and I see it in you that you have a fighters attitude and I also see that you wish that everyone else could have the strength that you have. cause KNOWING what you know now!!! if you were put in her shoes you feel you could get out of that situation, I sense that in you. but my senses could be wrong you probably could care less about that chick it was just a show and on to the next. I PRAY my first instincts were right!!! If you really want to do some good you are really gonna have to put your money where your mouth is.I'm not saying giving your money away to every vagabond on the street cause that's foolish. Solving problems lies in changing ones religion and I don't mean that spook god up in the clouds BS but religion in the real sense of the word "RELIGION".= A BELIEF in a way of life. Prostitution is a way of life, Drug addiction is a way of life, Homosexuality is a way of life, modeling is a way of life. These are all religions (The pimps pray to a pimp god... you hear pimps saying "church" and "preach" now). if you change the persons religion you change the person. How do you do that? Equal transfer of information. the ones that HAVE share with the ones that DON'T. Simply put invest your money in a rest haven for hoes and teach them how to fish. Those girls had to be taught how to be a hoe. just look at your panel the high priced ones paid their dues got schooled and now their in the upper money bracket. Sheena needs more schooling. I hope you comprehend me. Get involved in teaching them better things to do with their lives. Real functional skills, that's what we need.. I NEVER want to see someone IN NEED of help change their mind on getting help on your show again. the offer has to be something they can't refuse. BUT I'm just an exterminator what do I know..... (peace sista)

Thank you for this show. I was so glad that you had the expert on the sex industry Anne Bissell. I am a recovering sex industry survivor, and now I know about Sex Industry Survivors. I am so glad that she started this organization.

Hi Tyra:

How are you doing? I saw the show The Secret World of Prostitution. While watching that show, I was reminded how much we take life for granted and the people in them. I am truly afraid for those women and the dangerous lives they lead. Tyra I know how disapointed you must be over Sheena but I know that you know that you can't help someone who doesn't want help. Tyra you must remember that you are helping millions of people around the country every day. There are so many people who need help so keep on doing what you are doing. You are doing topics that either other talk shows are afraid to touch or they just won't touch. Tyra just continue to use your instincts and let God continue to work through you to be a positive influence on people. Let him lead you and guide you in the right direction. Stay strong Tyra. Take care; Peace and Love Always!! God Bless!!! Jason

I think sheena problem is not enough tough love so what she is an escort she has made that decision on her own so now she has to deal with it . If everyone just says oh look at poor sheena she will get no where in life I may sound harsh but what she comes in contact with is her own fault not the men or women who benefit from it so 2 u sheena I have no remorse for you only hope

Hey Tyra!
I just want to say that I have always been a fan of yours! You do great work! I also want to thank you in advance for having Paula White on your show. She is truly a GREAT Woman! I go to her church in Tampa, Florida. Thanks for all that you do! I watch your show everyday! :)

id just like to say that i feel for sheena, i was abused as a child and it affected me more as an adult things are tougher and harder to deal with searching for the answers why, but one day in her own time she will relise that its not her fault its all she as known, and she will become stronger and get thru it life can haunt you IF YOU LET IT. To tyra keep doing what you do your inspirational if ure words are not acted upon at least they have been heard thats what counts. the UK sends u love xx

overall i enjoyed the show alot. it really provided insight into the life of prostitutes. however, i was greatly disappointed in the end that one of the guests "sheena" didnt accept the help that was being given too her. i cannot understand why she would make a decision like that. i mean this would have been life changing for her she should have taken advantage of that. she's only twenty-one, she has her whole life ahead of her, so for her too do that its like she doesnt care. i dont think she has a better plan. i wish her the best and i hope she safe out there.

I've never posted a comment on-line before. However, my heart broke for Sheena and was hoping that "The Tyra Banks Show" will not give up on her. I am happy see no one has judged Sheena based on her comments during the show. Trust me, she has been judged enough. I would have loved to be the person to keep in contact with Sheena and let her know she is not alone, but there are people who care about her well-being. Despite not knowing her. Please let her know that people who had the chance to see the show are really praying for her and her safety. Just think about her situation, it could have been one of us!!!

I wish Shenna the best even though she didnt take any help from anyone let god be with her please Amen!

Dear Tyra,
I was laying in bed watching your show, I did'nt catch it from the begining but what I did see being a black women really upset me. You had a pretty black female that actually looked alot like me, this womwn was an escort and claimed to make $3000.00 per week and swore she would be done escorting in a year. You hit it on the head, she dose not even have a plan for the future, So one year two years three years later she will still be an escort. She claims to have no guilt about her career, Bottom line she's lying to herself. The purpose of my comment is that I'm tired of young Black women blaming there up-brining or there past as an excuse for how they are living now, and using it as an excuse to provide for there children. I'm from a little city in MA where everybody knows everybody, and according to society I should be a statistic. My mother was murdered, but while she was alive I've found her on the because she OD'ed, I've been on the streets with her when she was selling her body, I held on to the dream that one day she would clean up her act and that we would be together one day a live a normal life, Sad but true years after her death I still fealt that one day she would walk through door and be there for me. I had a sister that my mother birthed, I loved her more than life itself in a very ugly court battle she was taken from my mother by a family member, this family member left our town in the still of the night with my sister (basiclly a kidnapp) It was devistating because she was the only tie that I had to my mother besides my grandmother who raised me. It took years before we finally found her. By then she was pretty much brain washed and has no memory of my mother. (She was four when my mother died.) The day my mother died I swore that when I was eighteen that I would take my sister and raise her. I'm 36 and it still hurts that I was never able to do that. My sister has a little girl that looks just like my mother and my sister dose not show my niece pictures of my mother or even acknowledge that she had a grandmother, what hurts the most is that my relationship with my sister is so unatural, it feels fourced, more like an aquantence then sisters. I'm my fathers first born, I look like his twin and all he has been to me is a costant let down. All I can remeber is broken promises. The father situation is too deep to get into. A breif summary is He adopted his second wifes son, but never faught for custody of me. He drove by my house everyday to my sisters house and never stopped by mine even when I was on my porch with his first grandchild. I never wanted anything more than sincere love from my father. Out of respect I let him walk me down the isle for my wedding and never even kissed me when he gave me away to my husband. By the way I had to pay him back for helping me out with my wedding. All in all it's bullsh*t for any women especilly a black women to disrespect their mind, body and sole as a means of survival. Please don't misunderstand me I compltely believe that sometimes you have to do what you have to do to survive, but using your past as an excuse is bullshit. I'm far from perfect and I strugle everyday but I would never put my children though what I went through. I would die before I would have anyone raise my children. I could easily sell drugs,or turn tricks to provide for my children. I could easily use drugs to numb my stress. But I chose to break the cycle and teach my 12 and 2 year old that self respect and being a leader is far more important than giving in to what society expects young black children to be. There are times that I cry at night wondering how the next bill is going to be paid, mornings I hate having to go to a job that makes me miserable, but because I refuse to be what i've seen as a child I keep on fighting. So, for that young lady on your show my words to her. You think that $3000.00 dollars a week makes you. It dosnt because one day you'll have to explain that to your children and the disapointing look in their eyes is gonna be heart breaking, Get real job struggle it will make you a better woman and mother and it will make you children stronger. And if all else fails give to God.

We were very disappointed with Sheena's decision to not go through treatment. As we watched the show we saw the sincerity from everyone on the show who was there to help her.
Tyra at least you tried......Good job. Maybe she will get to a point where she will change her mind and decide to come clean.

Hi Tyra,

I watched your show today on prostitution and it really touched me deeply. I, myself am a prostitute or as you call it on your show (luxury companion. I really want to get out of the business and I can really relate to Tuesday and Isabella in many ways. I am only 19 and I live a rather lavish lifestyle, I am scared that if I get out of the life my homes will go into foreclosure and my credit will become very bad and ultimately that I will not be able to provide for myself. I've been in this lifestyle for 3 years now and I have gained a lot at a very young age as Isabella did. I own three properties, a $90,000 car, designer clothes, etc. My friends and family know what I do and I face the same jealousy issues that Isabella does. For this particular reason I believe is so more harder to quit. Because the very people that I love and care for look down on what I do but on the other hand envy my accomplishment and ask to borrow money and etc. It's like I am surrounded by hyprocrites. I currently go to college and I am seking a Bio Chemistry Degree and from there hoping to get into medschool to become a doctor. I know my post is very long but I really have no one to talk to about my situation. It will be another 5 years before I finish school and in between time I would really like to get out of the life but I don't want to lose all I worked for to do that. Like Tuesday I don't want to work a 9-5 that doesn't pay much. I am glad that you had this show because I know that I am not along. Even though we want to give it up we don't want to give up our lavish lifestyles. So unless we become president of some big company were stuck in a profression that we really don't want.

Thanks Tyra
LUV U

Tyra,

I am a big fan. I wrote earlier this year in the midst of transition. I was actually called by one of your producers. I am an educator on a quest to enlighten many and share any light of hope and possibilities.

I saw Tuesday and Sheena and their stories bought tears to my eyes. I want so badly to extend myself in any way that I can.

Tuesday stated that she is interested in finding an internet based business. I would love to share one with her. She has the ability to exceed what she is already making. The company deals with health and wellness. It's lucrative, but more importantly, it puts you around praying and motivational persons.

As for Sheena, I want to extend myself in any way I can. I think her decision was one based on fear.

I understand the feeling of despair and it can be quite lonely.

Please let me know, if I can assist in any way.

Tyra, keep making so many proud!!!

I too wanted to comment on the show with Sheena, the young street prostitute. Tyra, several times during the show, you attempted to encourage Sheena to "get her kids back." Unfortunately, once parental rights are severed and a child has been adopted, a parent can not simply, "get their kids back." After parental rights are terminated, there is a brief period in which a birth parent can file an appeal in an attempt to overturn the decision to terminate parental rights. Further, Sheena's parental rights (according to her) were going to soon be terminated on her second child. Chances are, this child too will be adopted. I wanted to educate you on this, as a number of individuals watch your show and I didn't want you to give them a false sense of hope due to your lack of knowledge of termination of parental rights and adoption processes. Sheena did attempt to tell you this information, but you cut her off as she began to explain it to you. I am sure not having her children is a great source of pain for Sheena and you may have lost a bit a connection with her when you failed to take the time to be more realistic or better informed about her circumstances. It is exceedingly important to listen better Tyra, particularly when an individual is in crisis. I hope Sheena can get her life together. Take care!

i was overwhelmed to see your guest turn down treatment, only because even though my wife isn't into prostitution she is adicted to alcohol and we have been trying everything. the insurance will not pay for long term inpatient treatment. because we have insurance the other womens programs aren't available either. this woman doesn't know what a gift she has given up. she will realize later in life when she finally tries to get treatment. we are down to two options, either get a divorce or commit a felony where the state would then pay for the treatment.

Today I was shocked with Sheena's decision after the show. My jaw dropped : ( I will pray for her but she also needs to take that step or else she wont be here very long. When I look at stuff like that it really makes me appriciate what kind of person I am and how I was brought up with lots of love and support.

My heart goes out to Sheena, the young lady who was abandoned by her family and forced into a l;ife of prostitution. Sheena, i too, lost my mother at an early age only to be "abandoned" by my father, and shipped to family members who can care for me. At 34, I struggle with self esteem, and mother loss. You stated that you could die in Chicago if you stayed on the streets. I live in Milwaukee, and I would love to help you in anyway I can!

Hey Tyra! I just watched your show about prostitution and I thought that you'll really got threw to Sheena and that she was really gonna just try to make things better for herself with the whole change. I was all excited and supportive for her until I saw the 2 hours later part where she decided not to go threw with it and come back to Chicago then I immidiatly got upset and I know that it's really hard to get off dugs because I have family around me that are addicted badly as well, but I thought for her going to you on national television, showing you'll our city and her day to day life style that it was all for a reason, but appartly not. And I know for sure when she comes back home and go back to doing what she's been doing she's going to end up in jail and/or even worse die of overdose or one of those strange desperate men could kill her. I really hope and pray that she gets herself together not only for herself but for her to two children..... Love ya Tyra girl (you did try) keep doing yo thang!!!

this is a message for Sheena, when I saw the show I immediately said a pray for you. I understand all the heartache and truma you have experienced. I too was a victim of rape, sexual abuse, and incest. My mother was a crack addict and I was left on my own. Praise God that I did not get hooked on drugs also and end up on the streets. However, I have experieced a lot of emotional problems as a result of my past. Depression, bulemia, suicide attempts, promiscurity, and so on. I want you to know Sheena that you can overcome this lifestyle and live a new life. I wish I could get in touch with you to encourage you, but I will contine to pray for you. God bless you.

Dear Tyra I watched your show today about the young women on who were into prostitution. I was really happy that you did everything to help the young lady get her life back. It was so sad to see at the end of the show that she changed her mind.

Tyra's show about prostitution just ended, and i was shocked, especially to find out, that that girl ( Shauna, or what was her name) refused your help.
i trully believed that she's gonna be out, that she really wants to become better person.
i would like to know, what happened after show ended, what did she say, how did she reacted?
she seemed so distracted, but i didn't think that she will back up, REALLY!!!!
that's made me so sad and wondering, is prostitution really a drug?
maybe she just wanted that drug so badly, that it made her refuse generous help of Tyra and her team.
Tyra, i love you your show is the greatest! i watch it all the time ;)

Tyra:

I just watched your show with a young lady on named Sheena. I was horrified to see how she lived, the fact that she lost her children and I was relieved when she accepted your help. My heart sank and I cried like she was my daughter when the words that she turned down your help and decided to go back to Chicago showed on the screen. I am going to pray that she stays safe and one day contacts you again and for help. I also appauld you and your efforts to get her into treatment, you are the next generations "Oprah".
Keep it up we need more people with your kind of compassion.

Sheena,(on Tyra show 10/2/06)

Sheena I pray for you.... I know you will come out on top, I can see it in your eyes. Just ask Jesus and he will give you all the strength you need. Keep pressing forward. You don't realize it now,but you have just helped so many others. You are so courageous!

Blessings To You,
Kim

I saw the show about sheena and her wish to get out of prostitution, if you can, please tell her my prayers are with her.

I hope she makes it1

There is a huge problem of sexually exploited minors in Oakland, California. Alameda County has responded by forming the sexually exploited minors network: http://www.acgov.org/icpc/sem/mission.htm, which is a multidisplinary effort to curb exploitation, raise awareness, provide support for the youth, etc.

Kamala Harris, District Attorney in SF, has also sponsored and helped the passage of AB 3042, now Penal Code Section 675, a law that fights the sexual exploitation of children. The law provides that any offense where the crime was committed with a minor for money or other consideration is punishable with an additional enhancement of one year imprisonment.

Non-profit groups are also involved in helping sexually exploited minors, such as the community health clinics, and adolescent medicine physicians.

I want to say that at first I did not like the show. I thought it was too superficial, but today's show about the Luxary Escorts really impressed me.

I cried as I heard the story of the girl that took her kids to the police station. That had to have been very difficult for her but she did not exploit them. I pray she is provided with a profession so she can turn her life around after she get her treatment.

Thank you Tyra for that program and I am glad it changed my mind about your program. My sincere apology.

God bless you and your staff and your the people who sponsor your show.

Love in Christ,
Susie

I'm sitting at work looking at Shenna and I hope eveything works out for her. I'm a foster parent here in Little Rock and I know how she must be feeling about her kids. I have a parent on crack so I feel her pain. I'm grown now but it does not change how you feel. I wanted to pen pal Shenna from here everyday to offer her support with going through treatment. But, I see she changed her mind and is back in Chicago I'm so sad for her!! But, if she decides to go through with the treatment I'll still lend my listening ear everyday until she's finished.