while there is no doubt that ratings rule in television, i feel that oprah has been as honest and straightforward as it gets in daytime t.v. world. many people take even her generous giving as an "act". this confounds me. it is my personal opinion that women of the world (it is up to us to protect the world, especially children) should look closely at other women for what they stand for, be kind and supportive to one another. we who are fortunate to not have experienced abuse may find these type of shows distasteful. someone else may find a way to handle their own healing by viewing on oprah vs trash tv sensationalism (of which there are many, many shows). these trash tv sensationalist give nothing back to anyone, ever. while it wasnt for me, it is my hope that whomever needed that particular show can find help for themselves.