Moms who made millions on 'Oprah'

How about giving something to all the single moms that could probably use it more than the ones with the rich husbands so that they can sit around the house finding another way for us to waste our money on soemthing that we seriously don't need. I was a single mom for a long time, not one of those where I don't have the kids every other weekend. I have my kids 100% of the time. At one point working 5 jobs to make ends meet. Nothing against Oparh but she should consider giving to those who need it rather than those that can afford advertising.

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Christine -
Oprah didn't give these women anything, they did it themselves. How about you stop looking for a handout and do something to make yourself some money. It's not Oprah's responsibility to make you rich. She's a self made billionaire who instead of complaining about what she didn't have (she was once poor herself) found her talent and made something of herself. How about you give it a try! I am so sick of people coming down on her because she isn't writing a check to every poor person in America! Maybe she figures that if a black woman from the south can take the opportunity to make something of herself everyone else can too! Stop being so critical all the time because if it were your money that you worked so hard for I doubt you'd be giving it away so easily yourself!

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I totally agree with Christines comments.I was one of those single working mothers. It would be nice if Oparah had a single mothers fantasy give away day. Trust me these women need it more than anyone else.

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I totally agree with Christines comments.I was one of those single working mothers. It would be nice if Oparah had a single mothers fantasy give away day. Trust me these women need it more than anyone else.

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i have a hot dog relish, which i got from my husband's mother, and she got from her mother,and wish i could market it as well as paul newman, i have no concept to selling on the market

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Im not sure why you think that single moms cant think of inventions, stop short selling the creativity of a single mom and try to win instead of looking for something for nothing

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Oh I am so sorry you missed that show! I Tivo Oprah now so I can watch it at leisure. Paula Dean was hilarious! She was cooking with Oprah & accidently dropped a little glass container into the kitchen aid and it spewed everywhere. Oprah & Paula were laughing so hard I think they peed their pants!!!! I almost did to it was so funny! Though the 'jibbit' thingy's seem like they would hurt the tops of your feet in crocs it was still a brilliant idea that made her millions + Crocs bought the company from her for 20 million. Not to bad for a mom! I'm sure that show will be replayed & I hope you catch it!

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Actually, Ellen recently had a show like this one, and one of the women she spoke to was one who at one point wasn't sure how she was going to feed her children. You don't have to be a stay at home mom to be able to find a need and a way to fill it. I find these kind of shows inspiring.

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Oprah has given plenty to people and children who need it. She has made many well deserved dreams come true through her angel network. She also has opened a school in South Africa to help young girls there get an education and a better chance at life. If you have a dream you haven't pursued or don't know how, instead of complaining about the one's who have and serve as inspiration, write to Oprah and tell her and maybe you could be someone she helps

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I don't think the intent was to give free advertising I think it was to serve as inspiration and to show moms that even with the demands of motherhood and life, you can do it. Paula Dean was a struggling single mom who made a biz doing something she enjoyed so she could support her boys. People start biz's to live their dreams, not suck money from people. In direct reply to Christine, as a single mom, any single parent who gets a break whether it be once in a while like me or every other weekend, is not any less of a parent than those that don't.

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I am a single (dad) parent that has custody of my oldest son (13 yrs. old) since 2000. My attributes include homeowner (since 1998), father, mentor, stable (employed at Costco for 14 yrs), entrepreneur (began my own sports agency firm)and a alumni of Florida International University. However, with all the accolades I am coming accross tough economic hardship. My credit is horrible, behind on my mortgage and bills, can not collect payment from players until they get drafted in the NFL, and never recieve financial assistance from my son's mother. Oprah, I hope you do not forget the real people in need. Now I understand what mother's go through.

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J.K. Rowling was a single mom when she wrote her first Harry Potter book, now she's richer than the queen of England! It is inspiring to hear stories of those who make it, but it is not so easy.

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I totally agree with Christine. Oprah should invite Single mothers who struggle single handed and question them as to how they manage their lives, it will not only be amazing, but shocking to a degree. The extent that a Mother goes is unsurpassed on behalf of her children. From a 13 year marriage, I ended up with nothing just my job, $17 in my pocket and two sons. I still work two jobs and barely get sleep, not by choice rather by design. I love my kids deeply and will sacrifice and do my utter best to provide by some means for their education. If money should go anywhere, it should be given to those single Moms who struggle to make ends meet. These stories should be heard. Thank you! Jennifer

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e-mail address aggysangel@aol.com (password 2844), I personally love the Oprah Winfrey Show. I think she is the most wonderful giving and caring woman I know. It is my dream to some day meet her in person. I can't believe how any person can find any fault with anything she does for anyone. Jealousy is not a good thing, and neither is greed. People should be happy and thankful for what she does for others. You go Oprah.

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I'm somewhat disturbed at the separation between single mothers and married mothers as those who are "deserving" of Oprah's respect (and therefore airtime). A mother is a mother, and a woman is a woman. We all tend to our homes, and raise our children. Some of us have really worked hard to make our marriages work, and I think we deserve some respect for that, as well. I'm not trying to disrespect single mothers in any way, but don't pretend that married mothers all have it easy.

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A true Oprah fan would know that she gives to Adults and children from all walks of live, including single parents. Thank you for that Oprah. I was a single parent for five years and I struggled but it was also great. I spent some great time with my kids when they needed it most. You people on here need a reality check if you think being a single parent is so hard try being a sick parent. Try counting your blessing. I so miss the days when I could still run in the park with my kids. Try to remember someone always has is worse and of course someone always has it better. Be gratful for what you have. I would give you everything in my bank account to be in good heatlh and pain free. It might last you a week LOL.

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I think that Oprah should stand as a wonderful role model for the many that are "under-cover" haters wishing, hoping and/or trying to dictate how and when a woman who had "a not so cheery" up-bringing herself AND.... well the rest is history which we can catch in "oprahs magazine" I say woo-hoo Ms. Winfrey.
"sacramento & broke"

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I agree with Wahlflower. There are plenty of people who work against all odds to make it big. I would say you take something away from their success by your attitude. But honestly, if you feel and talk that way, the only one losing is you. Usually it is those very downtrodden and desperate who work the hardest at overcoming. And as for criticizing Oprah for not giving to the right people, again WF is right on.

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Some of you "single parents" need to get off your pity pillows. Single means one. Oprah doesn't have to help anyone. That she does is a sign of a caring, compassionate person. She helped herself, made it big, and shares on a grand scale. She did'n ask or expect anyone to give it to her.

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KODOS TO GARCIA FOR STEPPING UP TO THE PLATE. BUT INSTEAD OF HOPING FOR A MIRACLE FROM OPRAH OR LIKE ME THE LOTTERY TO HELP WITH ALL THE STESS, GO AFTER THE PARENT THAT DOESN'T CONTRIBUTE. IT WILL HELP PAY THE BILLS. TRUST ME I'VE BEEN THERE AND STILL THERE. BUT NOW WITH GRANDKIDS TO RAISE AT ONLY 39. NEVER THOUGHT THIS WAS COMING MY WAY, BUT WITH ALL THE STRESS AND HARD TIMES, I CAN HONESTLY SAY I WOULD TAKE IT BACK. ALSO I BELIEVE OPRAH KNOWS ALL THE HARDSHIPS SHE ALSO WAS THERE BUT SHE THOUGHT OUTSIDE THE BOX, WHICH I'M BEGINNING TO DO LATELY. GOOD LUCK TO ALL THE GREAT PARENTS TRYING TO SURVIVE THIS CRAZEY WORLD. SHAUNA

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