I don’t know where to start I am at a loss for words. At some point I have done something wrong. I’ve tried to help people here and that was a mistake. Now the sob stories are coming.
You should not trust anyone.
Cheryse M Sample and her sad stories have been here before. Her IP is blocked now. Apologies. for you getting invested. I should have known better.
I literally try to help people wherever I can. I did not fall for this one or any of them but I do sometimes help people so someone I feel is now… sigh.
If you want to help people, go to https://wck.org/ . They will probably be in my will. Give them a buck or two if you can.
You help more people than you’ll ever know….
I am the one being helped here. But thanks. I love you all.
I think I’ve commented on here once. TT is my go to when I wake up in the middle of the night and can’t sleep which is every night. I like this site because there is compassion when need be and snark when need be… I like that there is no name calling. This site doesn’t cause me to feel anxious when I’m trying to go back to sleep like the other sites do. No hateful BS on here. Thank you TT and to your followers.
I second Kdwagz. TT you are loved
y’all are all too kind. xo ~ tt
TT you do so much and give us a place to be ourselves. Thank you for that.
y’all stop.! I have been up all night and am a bit sappy .
Hang in there. You are loved by all of us.
You guys are sweet, but the point was that that nick was a fraud. That’s All. I don’t know why this is about me, Xo ~tt
He may be a fraud but you are not. You were only trying to help, which makes you a good person. Thanks for all you do
I feel like I let you guys down and probably let a “cat lady” back in. (fyi if you are new here this has nothing to do with having cats.) I’m sorry that they may have sucked you in again.
Not to be a bitch, but I’m surprised any of the cat ladies are still alive with all of the ailments they all allegedly suffered from. Love you, TT. Sorry they are bothering you again.
Isn’t that the truth? They were batshit.
Don’t sweat it. You good people and that goes double for Banjo. It’ll pass.
This site is unique and wonderful.
Ditto
This site is a daily must for me. You are indeed loved. Sorry for all of the Below Deck replys, but that is the only bravo show I still watch.
Oh no. Sorry TT. Still one of my fav places to visit each day. I remember the cat saga. Did something happen again?
I am sorry you are hurting. When I am helping someone (generally with money), and someone suggests I might be getting scammed, I say it reflects badly on them, not me. Your trusting nature shows what a good person you are.
You are right thill, my parents have always told me the same thing, that giving (even if you are being scammed) shows the good in you. It’s the person who receives that it reflects badly on.
No worries tt – xo
You can never met us down TT! If you feel drained at all, don’t hesitate to take the day off, mental health is important and we all need to recharge sometime.
If you need some cheering up, may I suggest Notth Woods Law on animal planet (I think you also get it on discovery and national geographics)? Nice people protecting animals and being nice to little kids, plus some of the younger game wardens are easy on the eyes 🙂 With all the depressing news and sob stories this year, especially about the climate, I could barely get off of my couch. North Woods Law and Lone Star Law have really offered a nice break for me.
Hope you feel better! We’re all rooting for you
I love both of those shows!
Ugh. That was me. I usually think EVERYONE is lying but my Mom and I found a lady crying in the diaper aisle in Sam’s the other day and my Mom gave her money. The lady had bruises so we looked up shelters for her on our phone and made sure she had a place to go. I told my Mom that she probably was a fraud and my mother acted like I had no soul. I can’t tell who’s lying and who’s not!
TT don’t feel bad for helping the wrong person. Your heart was in the right place. Live and learn and don’t let this change your caring heart. I’ve been there too helping the ungrateful/unworthy. But I will continue to try and help others. Thank you for the light you provide to me and many others.
TT: your reviews are my daily bread, before I even eat. Accept the thanks, it is well deserved. Hey there, Banjo!
It just shows you have a heart, that is nothing to be ashamed of. I always question before I believe, some might say that is a bad thing but it keeps my heart safe. We love you and your snark and honesty.
It’s very rare I comment, I just love catching up on everything on this page,i love your wit and straight talking, your very much appreciated, so chin up your doing a brill job
I don’t know what happened but I hope you are okay!
Xoxo!
First thank you for this post, when reading the comments from Cheryse M Sample my spidey sense brain went to is this a ” cat lady” ?????
This is so funny yet sad.
TT you got a big heart, and so do a lot a people on the site.
I help people living outside my store as well, usually buy them a sub and water. No one should go without food.
So very sorry. Your site is a must read for me everyday. I know you have excellent sources and I have defended you in one of my Facebook groups concerning that!! Keep doing you, love ya!!
T you give us a site to come and escape the real world and have a little giggle. I’m sorry not everyone has the best intentions but that’s not a reflection on you. Hugs.
TT, thank you for being the special woman you are, warts and all. None of us would have you any other way. XOXO
Our town is riddled with homeless people begging on street corners and in the medians of roads. It is so sad. It breaks my heart to not help them, but I have learned to limit the amount of financial help I provide people, when I think about that biblical saying about “give a man a fish, he eats for a day; teach him to fish, he eats for life”..or something along those lines (I can’t quote the bible! 12 years of catholic school, but I still don’t have the dang thing memorized, lol…) And, folks say that many of the people standing in the street begging treat it somewhat like a job. One person apparently drives up, unpacks and unfolds his wheelchair from his vehicle, gets into the chair and wheels over to the street, where he sits all day. At the end of the day, he wheels to the car, stands up, folds it up, walks to the front, gets in and off he goes..! So, who knows who is legit and who isn’t. I like what people are saying about how the giving reflects the good in you, regardless of what the recipient’s intentions are. So, keep up the good work, TT, and don’t let the scammers get ya down!
Yeah, even my homeless activist friends say not to give the guys who hang out at the freeway off ramps money. Too often they aren’t homeless, but scammers like you describe. I give to charities like the food bank or local homeless advocate charities.
Ugh. We can’t change who we are… You know you’re going to continue to help people who sucker you in. I do it, too. I always say, “Never again…” And that seems to only speed up the time between getting fucked over by yet another whine-bag user.
I can’t tell you how much your site helps me and makes me feel better. You’re really helping so many people and I want to thank-you for that!
TT, xo 😘
Aaanndd hugs to Banjo!!
Don’t ever change ♥ it’s part & parcel of who you are. Shit happens, now dust things off and keep ‘er moving 🙂 🙂
Well I evidently missed the saga (I’m missing a lot lately lol) But, I’m sorry you had to deal with this. “Cat ladies” history probably triggered you and I can imagine how you are feeling because the big one was brutal. You don’t owe any of us apologies. I echo what the others have said… you help many people here! The saying “no good deed goes unpunished” is a real thing. You have created a great place here and your hard work is appreciated. Don’t let this negate all the good you do! You are loved here and please don’t forget that! You is smart. You is good. You is kind.
A wise woman once told me not to let shit on the internet ruin my day… This is YOUR SPACE THAT YOU CREATED, if someone took advantage of that, fuck them. You created the WLS for a reason.
And, your recaps, posts, and snarky wit are unmatched! Chin up, girl!
I want to send you a really sappy email but, it’s still not Wednesday yet!
xoxo
Well I just found part of the exchange you’re referring to and I stick by my comment above, along with adding that it just goes to show that there are A LOT of good people here! Cheryse will hopefully meet karma. In the meantime, I feel grateful to be a part of this community where there are so many caring individuals from all walks of life and great senses of humor. So one bad apple got in… don’t let it spoil the bunch. Keep on being your kind selves. It’s comforting to know that we do genuinely care for each other here when the going gets tough. And everyone here has valuable insights in the shared interests of trashy tv. Carry on and love to you all! xo
Never doubt yourself when trying to help out a person in need. If you heart gut & mind compel you to do so then do. Your good intentions are everything regardless of the recipient. Yes there are fraudulent people who will benefit from your kindness but the most important thing to remember is it’s good for you to be a kind loving warm soul.to others. Otherwise we could become what we all most fear: . bitter old spiteful cat ladies. Keep on being you. You are remarkable xo Marc
Because of your willingness to be real about mental health and about your own struggles…..you’ve helped me so much. Thank you
Oh Jeez, I’m sorry to hear it. With some people, no good deed goes unpunished. In the past few months several people I’ve hired for various jobs- a realtor to sell my home, workmen etc have looked me straight in the eye and lied. I always feel like a gullable sucker when the truth comes out. I’m always extremely respectful and polite to these people, I really go out of my way and it pisses me off. I ruminate over it and get more and more angry. Welcome to my life!
I don’t mean to pry but are you actually divorced yet? I feel like this has been going on for EVER and I am not even involved. xo ~tt
I don’t know what happened, but if someone took advantage of your willingness to help someone it says a SHIT TON about them and nothing bad about you. (Something the Countess should learn as she trashes Bethenny, who did nothing but try to help her.)
Been there, done that TT, I had to learn the hard way. I decided to give to my family members who were in need instead of individuals standing on the corner. I have had people drive up beside saying they need gas money to get home, I told them I didn’t have anything to give them and the lady got mad at me. I have given and they walked over to the nearest convenient store and brought alcohol, but said they needed gas money. So I have stopped giving unless it’s can goods to local charities. I have family members who need financial assistance and when it comes to giving money, I give it to family only! So don’t feel bad about wanting to help someone, you had good intentions and Catlady had bad intentions. Catlady will reap what she has sown!
You did the right thing by trying to help a person in need. That means you’re a good person!
Damn, I’m always a day late and a dollar short…what happened?? Never mind. I remember the cat lady era. Outrageous that they’d keep coming back after all this time. But we are a fun group😉🎃Happy Halloween, everybody, in event I don’t get back here in time.
I don’t have any idea what happened, but if it helps, for years I ran a non-profit for underprivileged kids that I funded myself. I worked almost exclusively through schools, NPOs & social services agencies to provide goods like clothes, shoes, toiletries, school supplies, Christmas toys, books, etc. One time I know for certain I was scammed it was by the Director of the County Dept. of Social Services, who literally stole a bunch of men’s basketball shoes destined for the local high school. When I confronted him he berated me for not being Christian. I had given thousands of dollars of goods to his agency for their foster kids over the years & had even received their annual award one year. As far as I know my name is still on a plaque in the agency lobby. After that incident I still provided to all the county foster kids, but I did it through the schools, not DSS.
The only reason I don’t get scammed very often is I’m to broke to donate. TT being a good, kind caring person means you want to help everyone. So occasionally an a$$hole accidentally slips under the radar.
Salt and sugar look the same, TT.
Thank you for putting yourself put there, we (the royal we, fuck yea) love you for it.
RaeJaye, I absolutely LOVE this saying! Thank you.
You have helped me. Few years ago I stumbled upon your site one night in bed and the first post I read was about you talking about your battle with anxiety. It just happened to be a time when panic attacks were a new feeling for me and just know by reading your website literally every night, you continue to help put my mind at ease. <3
This means A LOT. It was a chore for me to go to the grocery store today. I kept telling myself what a great job I was doing because it was a FULL SHOP not a grab and go. I still haven’t put everything away. But I SOOOOOOOOO get it. But I did it!
I’d so much love to tell you I have the solution. I don’t. It’s hard and we have weird sleep patterns and my family doesn’t get why I don’t want my photo taken (because I am kind of cute, lol) but I JUST CAN’T . So becomes a moment for the crazy aunt. And sometimes I have to leave for no reason and they dion’t get it,
So I GET IT, I GET IT, You will be fine, Drink electrolyte water wherever you fiind it, GO for walks,
I know what to do. I am just not doing it.
I get it. And I tell people who don’t get it to realize that unless they have ever felt it, they won’t get it. Yet I am not going to keep trying to explain it to them. So tiring. Just accept me, if you want. Otherwise, I’m out. It is how I am. Mostly I only tried to explain it to my Dad. In the end, he understood. Complicated. I get it. But exhausting. And I have a great hubby and a big dog to support me. I’m thankful and humble. Sending my support to you!
T, I hope you read this. When you found out my mom died, you emailed me to check on me and gave me worthwhile advise. You may have actually saved my life that day. I am forever grateful to you. Thank you for being you!
I think of you as our forever teacher, and I’m sure there are many people who I’m sure look up to you as their “fav teacher forever”! FTF Thanks for keeping us all in line TT! sorry I’m mid week drunk and it’s showing. Love you!
I agree, Tamara is forever a teacher. Part of her gift is her ability to be inclusive, share, acknowledge and share some more. TT has curated a site that allows us to feel comfortable disgussing topics normally originating from a reality TV show that often quickly digresses into all kinds of banter, folly and (giggle) mayhem at which point she lets play out or reigns in depending on the mood of her room. I could not love her more and I love reading her commenters insights just as much. Tamara’s humanity pokes through more then she cares to admit but, WE SEE YOU Tamara!
I have missed a few days since finding TT but normally I read throughout the day, checking in and out to see if anything new is happening. Seeing if you’re okay Tamara or if Banjo needs anything…is there some new story or fun gossip to hear about?
Sometimes I am suprised I didn’t find TT earlier because I am admittedly addicted to HW’s but I just don’t do or understand all the “internet social stuff”. I got pissed about something, searched online beyond Bravo and SHAZAM, TT! (Shame face, I did “read around” for a bit and hesitated before my first comment here…) TTs is my go to for basically everything entertainment and day to day touchstone with us silly crazy/sane people depending on the day or hour, united by Miss Tamara who is guided by Banjo in all things. Who could ask for more? Well, I know I have and have had nothing but caring insightful personal responses from you Tamara, thank you.
Blah, blah, blah Kipper! Yes, I’ve already 2 cocktails after work. Please do not sue me, I don’t have a battalion of lawyers on speed dial! I am switching back to nights tomorrow so I can and should sleep in tomorrow! Probably gonna have a few more so I’ll apologize in advance and pray I don’t render myself into the WLS! Again, it is you Tamara that is a gift for so many people, Thank you! 😮😎💃
TT, you did the right thing! You always do! I am amazed by all your time and effort you put into your blogs and on top of that keeping the comments in check! I think I came here right after the cat ladies. Was that about the time of Kim Richards downward spiral?
You have been there for so many of us, thank you for all that you do! Xo
Well it seems you caught onto this one fast. I think she just started commenting here, not sure. The Cat Lady was around for a while. I remember I wasn’t online for a bit, when I cam back online she was gone.
There will always be bad people, con artist etc who need to just go away!
Thank you Tamara for all your hard work here for us. Why anyone would try and take advantage of you is beyond me. And like someone here said, I think IJC, don’t let the bad apples ruin your outlook on people. I have tried to learn that myself.
Love you! Hugs to Banjo who is a big part of our little community here. xo
I am fine . Let’s let this drop.
And of course thanks to everyone.
Oops, sometimes maybe I think…I mean I will talk to my therapist again about it…but I think I’ve been known to have to have the last word. I didn’t see this before I posted earlier above. Like five minutes ago. Oops. Dropped. Appreciate all.
Kindness yo another person is never wrong. How they respond to it is not your problem. Losers gonna lose.
Jesus… saint today, cunt tomorrow… let’s just all move on. And thanks.
Tamara, you’re awesome! I’m new here and don’t know the whole story, but I Love your openess and free spirit and means of expression. Just remember to protect your heart. Much love 🙂
Hi TT, no idea who this person is… hope your ok, we all make fecking mistakes…. I miss Nancy in the smokie, hugs to Banjo, x
I miss her too. I wish she would have read the commenting rules. Hopefully, she will come back around.
OMG Tamera I. NEED. THE . FULL. GOSSIP.
I’m off work at the moment and this sounds juicy. Gimme.