Oprah Winfrey, the renowned media mogul and philanthropist, recently opened up about her tumultuous childhood in a new episode of ‘The Oprah Podcast.’ In a candid and emotional moment, Oprah reflected on the lack of love she received from her late mother, Vernita Lee. Tears welled up in her eyes as she shared a heartbreaking memory from her past.
Recalling a moment when she was asked to speak about her mother at church, Oprah broke down as she admitted that she couldn’t think of a single nice story to share. The raw honesty and vulnerability in her words left listeners stunned and moved by the depth of her pain. Despite her incredible success and achievements, Oprah’s journey to healing from childhood trauma is a testament to the resilience and strength of the human spirit.
The complexity of Oprah’s relationship with her mother is a recurring theme in her life story, and her willingness to confront the pain of her past is both courageous and inspiring. Through sharing her experiences, Oprah continues to empower others to confront their own struggles and find healing and forgiveness. This episode of ‘The Oprah Podcast’ offers a rare glimpse into the inner world of one of the most influential women in the world, reminding us that we are all shaped by our past experiences, but we have the power to create a brighter future.
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Even though Oprah Winfrey is a grenade! That’s messed up what her mother did to her when she was younger!
Dont care Oprah, why do you hang around traffickers?
Well Oprah Winfrey died and her mommy died 😢how sad
Goodness
The higher the blessing we choose in this life-The higher the price we must pay!!!!😢
It takes one to know one. This reinforces why I always admired Oprah W.
LOL
I can identify 😢😢.
To be clear, I'm not a fan nor giving her sympathy points but, Maybe Oprah's mom was a young mother, from a dysfunctional home too, devoid of love and affection.
My mother was not very affectionate, but because she instilled manners, home training, and respect in me. I would forever be grateful to her, and I feel like those things prepared me for life.
Poor commie baby
Don't we all
I came to read the comments from the crazies and you all are getting up to a good start! 😂
She did not die in 2008
Childhood trauma…damages both mental and emotional
I can relate to my mom not being affectionate either. My brother passed away in 2013 and didn’t know how to console her during that time. As an adult, I’ve come to understand I may not know what my mom went through to be the person she is but I am grateful of the person I become. Despite this up brining, I have great qualities. I encourage you all to see both sides to things and have understanding ❤️❤️ it’s not easy
I can certainly relate. 😢 My mother showed absolutely NO LOVE and AFFECTION. I truly believe it was because of my Dad being an alcoholic and he died when I was a toddler. All i do remember is my Mother trying to fill that void with MULTIPLE Failed relationships instead of pouring love into me and my brother. I am in my 50s now and I still think about it from time to time. 😔
The world took Oprah from America. The world Took one of our most successful and wanted us to despise her.
South Africa is where she built her School.
Jane Elliott was on the Oprah Winfrey Show.
TSU will no longer do Southern Pride. The world had better do better when it goes to Slavery and what happened with the lands of America.
Wow, Oprah and I have a lot in common. My mother discounted my existence because I’m a female. I made sure never to visit her on her deathbed because I knew her Desire was going to say something mean or do something even more mean. I’m positive she’s in hell.
I can totally relate! 🥺
A mother that doesn't know love will have a hard time giving it. 💙 The most high gave Oprah a beautiful gift in return.
Cut the whining..big cry baby
This explains a lot about Oprah. 😢
What in the hell
When it instead of affection,you get abuse. That does something to a child
Alot of children lived like that..
females it seems are crying more and more these days. I thought they were strong?