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hi tyra #1 i wanna start by telling u i love eveything you do your such a positive role model in todays society u tackle all problems that we go thru today such as violence,neglect,racism,self esteem it goes on n on but my prblem is ive been picked on all my life about my teeth n it seriousy effects my self esteem a lot i dont smile too much itz hard for me to talk to people witout them staring directly at my teeth or making a comment about them it hurts alot expecially being a teenager and at my age the comments are a lot worse soo tyra i beg of u i ned your help if u can help me fix my teeth prolem thank u tyra!!!

idk how to say all of this i have never told anybody how depressed i am
everyone at my school is so skinny and free to get boyfriends and well i just can't i am 13(going to be 14) and i go to mccomb junior high i have never felt good about myself
i secretly love my best friend but he doesn't know and it is killing me inside just to see him going out with my best friends it just tears me to shreds.
whenever people see me in public they never talk to me because im not "popular" why do i need to be popular just to have someone to talk to
i don't that is just it
i only have 2 best friends and they haven't even heard this stuff i have never felt good about my weight i have very nice legs but every little thing that i eat has just made em gain more even if it is something healthy
i try sports actually i love sports i love them soo much
softball is my fav and soccer and volleyball.
there is always someone talking behind my back and it just makes me feel like i shouldn't even be living

Hi Tyra,
My name is Johana and i'm 28years old. First i have to say thank you for being a real person on TV, you are fantastic. Like i said i'm 28 and still embarrassed of my skinny legs ( like some people say "chicken legs"). i try to wear dresses or skirts, but if i have 4 or 5 dresses in my closset is a lot. And i hate the fact that i feel that people are looking at my skinny legs. Is there a type of plastic surgery for this case? or what can i do to improve my self-esteem. Please help me!!!
Thank you Tyra,
Johana

Hi Tyra! My name is Patricia! First of all, I love watching your show! I am a 19 year old pregnant young woman! I'm plannin to stay in school regardless me being a soon to be single mother! I watch your show and sometimes it helps me out alot! But it doesn't make my issue go away! Ever since elementary school, I have had low self-esteem. I never really thought of myself as beautiful, until I met this guy who told me I was and made me feel pretty. I was with this guy two years ago for a year! After we broke up, we never stopped messing with one another, even if he has a new girlfriend. My prom was hurtful because he was there with someone else, even after he promised to go with me. I was a virgin (which I planned to be until marriage until I messed up) when I met him. He was my first. And I just can't seem to leave him alone, even though I know he is using me and just getting what he wants. Now I am pregnant, and I never felt more depressed. He says he cares about me but he made it so clear that he never wants to get back with me as a boyfriend which makes me feel like dirt. I am so STUPID. Even though I hide it, which only makes it worse, I am not as strong as I want my younger sisters to think I am. I sometimes cry within the comfort of my room with the door locked. I don't like the way my life turned out. And nobody knows how I really feel because with him is like a secret life. Nobody knows we still talk. Thank you for your time.

hey tyra,
wat a gr8 show u hv i especially loved the show wen u went undercover as a 'fat woman'... ive been looking thru ur blogs n happen to come across this topic...im just turned 20 yrs old and i hav really low self esteem way bak i believe till 6th grade...over the years ive never been in a relationship or ever had my 1st kiss i knw its sumthin to laff at but i really could use some pointers...i am overweight and i usually wear loose clothes so that no one can see my stomach im usually just stuck in jeans and a t-shirt...i tell my mom that i should go on a diet or should have a gastric bypass but she tells me that im not 'big' and that if i eat rite and exercise everyday i will see results...bt even tho i do walk evryday to school and bak i dnt see ne thing and when i go shopping i never find ne thing for myself that will actually look nice on me...in school i see my female classmates who are more than half my size and they are wearing designer pants or shirts and such and i wish that i could be in there sizes to find nice fitting clothes even if they arent designer...i would like maybe no day on ur show that u can have plus size women and show hw they cn look atractive and yet covered i would really appreciat that alot
thank you so much

Tyra,
Im fourteen years && I have a problem with my weight. Im over 200 lbs && I've always been teased && taunted throughout the little years I've experienced. I have really low self esteem && I dunno how to handle it. Shoppin is supposed to be a happy hobby for a teenage girl like me, but instead I can't help but cry. I see all the girls that are my age wearing things I can't && doing things I'm afraid to do because I'm afraid that constantly someone is pointing out my weight problem. I often down myself because I never had a boyfriend when my skinny friends had several. It painful to meet new people because I know what their first impression will be. I hate meeting cute boys because I know I'll never have a chance. I often thought about plastic surgery but I keep telling myself "It's gonna come off. I'm not gonna be fat forever." but I get discouraged every time I look in the mirror. I'm bigger than teachers. I look older than what I am, && some teenagers think that's an advantage but to me, it's not. I just want to be a regular fourteen year old. I want to be like every other fourteen year old in my town. I want to party and have fun, go shopping with the disappointment, go to the doctor's office and after they weigh me, I don't have to sneak in the bathroom && cry, and also I want to walk in a room and people a regular teenage girl instead of an overweight outcast. I keep telling myself, " Girl, you know you're gorgeous." and "Don't care what people think. This is how God made you, and you're beautiful." but my mind is saying is saying yea right. I go through school wearing my fake smile and attitude. Like there's not a care in the world && acting like I don't care about my weight, but when I go home it's aw, man. I can't look in any of the mirrors at school. There's this one mirror in the girls' locker room that I just can't stand. I have to close my eyes to walk by it because it makes me look like a killer whale. It also breaks my heart when I see all my friends say they're fat when they're walkinng sticks. It makes me think if they think they're fat, then what do they think of me? I try my best to not worry about it but it's a barrier. I'm sick of being fat. My mom is very supportive. She means the world to me && she tells me I'm the most beautiful person she ever saw. I only wish I can see what she sees. Tyra, I need your wisdom to help me through my self esteem issues. It would be sooo helpful if you show more topics on your show about self-esteem && self-image. && it'll also be soo helpful if you write me back. thank you && god bless.

Tambria aka Tammy

Hey Tyra
I first want to say i love your show and try not to miss one,thanx for all that you do for us ladies.
I have a major problem with my self esteem and self image.I just cant accept the way i look, i have tried everything to loose weight but nothing ever works!i am a 17 year old girl from cape town and have been single for 4 years and i cant help blaming the way i look. Guys just dont look at me the way they look at my friends, i try so hard to get noticed but never get any where and then i always put myself down.I also have horrible stretchmarks and try everyday just to say so what but i cant.
I want to ask you a question, why cant normal people like me date famous people?i would do ANYTHING just to go on one date with Zac efron!!!
Tyra i also want to walk around on the beach in just my bikini and dont want to hide behind some hill to get a tan without being noticed, i want to go out at night without having to wear big loose tops that doesnt show my fat,please help me improve my self easteem?
love A

DEAR TYRA,

I HAD LOW SELF ESTEEM WHEN I WAS A KID.I REMEMBER BECAUSE I USED TO TELL PEOPLE THAT I WANTED TO BE A MODAL JUST LIKE TYRA BANKS AND THEY WOULD SAY IM NOT CUTE AT ALL. BUT WHEN I GOT TO HIGH SCHOOL I BECAME POPAULER AND IT CAME UP ALITTEL GOT OUT OF HIGH SCHOOL AND HAD A BABY WITH A MAN I HAD A ONE NIGHT STAND WITH AND NOW IM TAKING CARE OF MY BABY ON MY OWN. EVEYBODY I KNOWS HAS THE FATHER IN THERE KIDS LIFE SO IM A SINGLE MOTHER AT 20 SO I DONT DO ANY THING WITH MY SELF JUST TAKE CARE OF MY CHILD IVE TRYIED TO HAVE RELATIONSHIPS BUT DONT WORK BECUASE IM JUST NOT HAPPY WITH MY SELF

DEAR TYRA,

I HAD LOW SELF ESTEEM WHEN I WAS A KID.I REMEMBER BECAUSE I USED TO TELL PEOPLE THAT I WANTED TO BE A MODAL JUST LIKE TYRA BANKS AND THEY WOULD SAY IM NOT CUTE AT ALL. BUT WHEN I GOT TO HIGH SCHOOL I BECAME POPAULER AND IT CAME UP ALITTEL GOT OUT OF HIGH SCHOOL AND HAD A BABY WITH A MAN I HAD A ONE NIGHT STAND WITH AND NOW IM TAKING CARE OF MY BABY ON MY OWN. EVEYBODY I KNOWS HAS THE FATHER IN THERE KIDS LIFE SO IM A SINGLE MOTHER AT 20 SO I DONT DO ANY THING WITH MY SELF JUST TAKE CARE OF MY CHILD IVE TRYIED TO HAVE RELATIONSHIPS BUT DONT WORK BECUASE IM JUST NOT HAPPY WITH MY SELF

Hi Tyra
what a show!I was glued to my seat the entire time while watching "SAM,am I a bad mum" on Tues( i'm in Ontario, so the sheduling may be different)It was like reliving my childhood life with my mother, who like Sam found it difficult to cope and blame all her unhappiness on her children. I was physically, emotionally and sexually abused and couldn't wait to legally leave home.Just like Sam's son, i too had a weight problem, and couldn't really concentrate at school for worrying when the next beating would be. amongst other things. I am a 37 year old woman, who is still trying to come to terms with the events in my childhood, and just wanted to let you know that this issues is much bigger and more common than what you think it is.Children from these environment, end up filling in the gaps, and takes on responsiblities that they are not emotionally equip to deal with.As young children they end up becoming the resucer, beleiving if they can make everything alright, mum would be happy,and would love them and not abuse them. I wish my mother had the courage to stand up and admit that she had a problem, but she was to "ashamed too" The effects are long lasting, I've even moved from the Uk but ultimately, you cannot run away from yourself. Tyra, this issue needs a full hour. sincerely

hey tyra, I was looking at different topics today and ran into this one. I honestly had low self-esteem, ever since middle and high school, all because of my appearance. I never felt comfortable when I use to have bad acne on my face, old heat bumps on my back, shoulders, and I guess u can say my "booty" too...I've always wanted to show off my body for no reason, but with this condition, I still wouldn't do it until this day. It took me during my senior year in high school to accept my image, I mean hey, I love my stomach, people say it looks like a female's body, which is a good thing for me :)...I've been trying to find dermatologist with this problem but never have any money, that's why I still feel this way. I wish my shoulders, back, and booty was "acne and heat bumps free". Hope you'll get a chance to read my comment.

Luv Ya Tyra,
*~Joey~*

hey tyra, I was looking at different topics today and ran into this one. I honestly had low self-esteem, ever since middle and high school, all because of my appearance. I never felt comfortable when I use to have bad acne on my face, old heat bumps on my back, shoulders, and I guess u can say my "booty" too...I've always wanted to show off my body for no reason, but with this condition, I still wouldn't do it until this day. It took me during my senior year in high school to accept my image, I mean hey, I love my stomach, people say it looks like a female's body, which is a good thing for me :)...I've been trying to find dermatologist with this problem but never have any money, that's why I still feel this way. I wish my shoulders, back, and booty was "acne and heat bumps free". Hope you'll get a chance to read my comment.

Luv Ya Tyra,
*~Joey~*

dear Tyra

Eversince I was raped when I was nine years old, my self esteem is very low. I'm now 24 and happily married with two beautifull children. i still haven't lost all the pregnancy weight and feel even more depressed than usual. Even though my husband don't find anything wrong with my body I can't get myself to accept my weight. Do you have any advice?

hey there...
my name is Valerie and i just want to congratulate you on your success. You are truly an inspiration and a great role model(which is something we teenage girls are in search for)
i also want to thank you because your show brings my friends and I together..
keep doing what your doing, and keep it real..
love ya =]

hey there...
my name is Valerie and i just want to congratulate you on your success. You are a good role model, and thats something we teenage girls are in search for.
i also want to thank you because your show brings my friends and I together..
keep doing what your doing, and keep it real..
love ya =]

hi tyra, I'm a teenage mother and i was wondering if maybe you could do a show about common teen problems like teen motherhood and drugs and things like that im a big fan of yours i never miss an episode and i watch every next top model i feel that no one ever really speaks for the teen mothers because we are looked down apon so much because were young ...so we have a low self esteem but we can be very responsible but people never see that side of us becaus they see us and automatically asume we are bad kids. Not all of us are though the majority of us are hard working smart kids who made a bad decision and for that we are judged on appearence. I'm a huge fan of yours tyra and i would love to hear someone stand up for us
sincerely yours: Sandra

hi tyra, I'm a teenage mother and i was wondering if maybe you could do a show about common teen problems like teen motherhood and drugs and things like that im a big fan of yours i never miss an episode and i watch every next top model i feel that no one ever really speaks for the teen mothers because we are looked down apon so much because were young ...so we have a low self esteem but we can be very responsible but people never see that side of us becaus they see us and automatically asume we are bad kids. Not all of us are though the majority of us are hard working smart kids who made a bad decision and for that we are judged on appearence. I'm a huge fan of yours tyra and i would love to hear someone stand up for us
sincerely yours: Sandra

hi tyra, I'm a teenage mother and i was wondering if maybe you could do a show about common teen problems like teen motherhood and drugs and things like that im a big fan of yours i never miss an episode and i watch every next top model i feel that no one ever really speaks for the teen mothers because we are looked down apon so much because were young ...so we have a low self esteem but we can be very responsible but people never see that side of us becaus they see us and automatically asume we are bad kids. Not all of us are though the majority of us are hard working smart kids who made a bad decision and for that we are judged on appearence. I'm a huge fan of yours tyra and i would love to hear someone stand up for us
sincerely yours: Sandra

hi tyra, I'm a teenage mother and i was wondering if maybe you could do a show about common teen problems like teen motherhood and drugs and things like that im a big fan of yours i never miss an episode and i watch every next top model i feel that no one ever really speaks for the teen mothers because we are looked down apon so much because were young ...so we have a low self esteem but we can be very responsible but people never see that side of us becaus they see us and automatically asume we are bad kids. Not all of us are though the majority of us are hard working smart kids who made a bad decision and for that we are judged on appearence. I'm a huge fan of yours tyra and i would love to hear someone stand up for us
sincerely yours: Sandra

hi tyra, I'm a teenage mother and i was wondering if maybe you could do a show about common teen problems like teen motherhood and drugs and things like that im a big fan of yours i never miss an episode and i watch every next top model i feel that no one ever really speaks for the teen mothers because we are looked down apon so much because were young ...so we have a low self esteem but we can be very responsible but people never see that side of us becaus they see us and automatically asume we are bad kids. Not all of us are though the majority of us are hard working smart kids who made a bad decision and for that we are judged on appearence. I'm a huge fan of yours tyra and i would love to hear someone stand up for us
sincerely yours: Sandra

Hey, my names Mel and I'm overweight. I weigh 183 pounds and I'm only 15 years old, and I'm 5'7". I have extremely low self-esteem because of my wieght. What makes matters worse is that I have a humongous birthmark on my left arm, which makes my self-esteem even lower. I absolutley hate everything about me. I try hard to lose weight but I always cheat and give in. Because of my low self-esteem I think I've become depressed. I go to bed praying that I don't wake up in the morning, and cry when I do. Nobody really knows how sad I feel because I seem so happy, but I'm getting really sick of faking. I don't know what to do, is there some kind of diet or something you can recomend? Because I'm at the end of my rope. Please help :(

Hey Tyra I Was Just Wondering How Do I Send You An E-Mail?? I Can't Figure It Out! E-Mail Me If You Can!! lovetobewithcody@yahoo.com
Ok There's My E-Mail And No Capital Letters! Talk To You Soon ... Hopefully :) Luv Your Sho!

Hey Tyra! how are you? me im good. well i just stopped by to say that i love both of your shows. I especially like your talk show "The Tyra Banks Show", and i learn so much from it. And i really really like learning new vocabulary words! [it makes me sound even smarter than i already am! lol] Also i love how you talk to teens like me and around the world about every day things:) Oh my gosh and your "So What" campaign, how you get hundreds of women an d maybe men to come out and support you. Another thing was when on your show when the people in the audience were wearing their wieght on their chest!! well im at school and i dont really think im suppose to be doing this so ill talk to you later okay! :) Love You bunches:)
-Chasney

P.S. if dont learn how to {laugh} the {world} will keep you crying. Also remember to keep your head held high even on your worst days.

Hey Tyra! how are you? me im good. well i just stopped by to say that i love both of your shows. I especially like your talk show "The Tyra Banks Show", and i learn so much from it. And i really really like learning new vocabulary words! [it makes me sound even smarter than i already am! lol] Also i love how you talk to teens like me and around the world about every day things:) Oh my gosh and your "So What" campaign, how you get hundreds of women an d maybe men to come out and support you. Another thing was when on your show when the people in the audience were wearing their wieght on their chest!! well im at school and i dont really think im suppose to be doing this so ill talk to you later okay! :) Love You bunches:)
-Chasney