tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6417561613251150277.post1840971830352431048..comments2024-01-05T07:47:49.756-06:00Comments on Lehmann Laughter: Why She StayedTamarahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18410011779090085342noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6417561613251150277.post-41950924205014392652014-09-17T10:32:30.963-05:002014-09-17T10:32:30.963-05:00Wow, I can't even imagine going through someth...Wow, I can't even imagine going through something like that. Especially having to see it at such a young age like yourself. Thank you for sharing your story as I am sure it will help someone else who is struggling through those hard times right now. You and your family are so strong and I admire that. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6417561613251150277.post-28343952812659673782014-09-13T23:36:03.703-05:002014-09-13T23:36:03.703-05:00So, I didn't know any of this about you, and i...So, I didn't know any of this about you, and it's really awesome that you shared it. I hope other people will maybe read this and not feel so alone in their situation. I think it's cool to see how well you've created a fabulous life for yourself after those experiences. You're great.The Lady Okiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00453607710629077945noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6417561613251150277.post-63901947335489334542014-09-11T08:08:25.342-05:002014-09-11T08:08:25.342-05:00Through our frequent emails, I knew parts of this ...Through our frequent emails, I knew parts of this story, but I never knew (and will never know) all of it. My absolutely heart breaks for all of the things you and your family went through. NO ONE should ever have to experience that. <br /><br />The best part though? Knowing how amazing and successful you are today. You experienced so much horror, yet you turned out to be a wonderful, happy, positive, successful, GOOD person. <br /><br />I wish some of the teenagers I know could learn from you. I want to shelter them and tell them, "Your home life sucks, but don't. let. it. define. you. Grow up and be BETTER." So often, I see them fall into the same trap as their parents, and it's heartbreaking to never see them reach their full potential.<br />But then there are people like you, who rise above it all. I love it, and I love you.Katehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10055889629743484940noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6417561613251150277.post-25959300443677376992014-09-10T20:07:24.448-05:002014-09-10T20:07:24.448-05:00First of all, Lillie looks exactly like you when y...First of all, Lillie looks exactly like you when you were little!<br />Second, can I just tell you how strong you are for sharing this? It takes a brave person to put this out there and you did which deserves a lot of kudos.<br />Last, what has been driving me nuts about this whole situation is the judgement people are just throwing at this couple. It just makes me want to SCREAM how rude and ignorant some people can be. You don't know the reasoning behind any of it, her actions OR his (not justifying his, just saying). It is so frustrating, and I can't even imagine what you and your family must've been going through at the time either.Gennahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13497325332420589777noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6417561613251150277.post-15083638184982608102014-09-10T19:52:12.002-05:002014-09-10T19:52:12.002-05:00I can't really formulate into words what I wan...I can't really formulate into words what I want to say, so I'm just gonna let you know that I'm proud of you for sharing and I want to give you a hug.Breenah Ahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06807159663779639524noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6417561613251150277.post-2730193933653694742014-09-10T19:00:25.697-05:002014-09-10T19:00:25.697-05:00I had similar experiences growing up and I thin...I had similar experiences growing up and I think there would have been the same ending if my mom and step dad had not both gone to jail for drugs. It always gives me a hopeful feeling when people who have been through this talk about it and give perspective on the entire issue, it says alot about who you are.cassienoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6417561613251150277.post-46355433688413138492014-09-10T14:14:00.968-05:002014-09-10T14:14:00.968-05:00Thanks for sharing your story, Tam. I hope it help...Thanks for sharing your story, Tam. I hope it helps increase understanding for people who would make those assumptions. Glad you had some friends and family looking out for you at least some of the time when you were young. Abbeyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02948297262692781527noreply@blogger.com