I grew up watching Valerie on "One Day at a Time", and believed that she was perfect. Prior to watching today's Oprah, I was in tears about mistakes and secrets of my past, the most recent being a mistake I made several months ago, that, because of a very malicious gossip hound at work, I'm continuing to be haunted by. But while watching Valerie discuss moments from her past, I started laughing, not at her, but at life, and at myself. I truly experienced my AHA moment. When she revealed things in a most honest, frank way, it was so refreshing, and made me realize that I can't change the things I've said and done in the past. But I can face them squarely and with my head held high.... and yes, even laugh!! We all, each and every one of us do foolish and stupid things.....so what? I too am a firm believer of "The Secret", and I thank the universe for today's episode of Oprah, and especially for Valerie. I WILL be reading her autobiography!!