Tori, my heart goes out to you. I can not believe your own mother would write such a distasteful letter. I know by inviting your mother you were opening up the door for her to have a relationship with your children, and nothing more. As for celebrity props (I don’t agree with at all) isn’t that calling the kettle black…. She has openly communicated with you though the internet or her crummy book, she has said terrible things that cant be taken back. You may have told your story but not once have I heard you say something so mean. Even when you talk about her you seam to end with such a positive comment or expressing the love your still have for her, It is sad that she can’t be and adult and do the same. I am sure you got your values, wonderful personality and kind heart from your beloved father, and he is looking down so proud of you and your amazing children. I know that you love your mother and wish that you had any type of relationship with her even though all the terrible things she has said or done. I am a daughter that has a wonderful relationship with my mother , and it breaks my heart that you don’t have that. It is very clear you mom has some psychological issues, and needs medication and therapy, I am sorry she isn’t seeking that. But you have built a wonderful life for your self, with family and friends that are there for you no matter what. Be proud of your life and your many accomplishments, and the people you have chose to sound your life with. we don’t get to pick our family but in your case you have with your close friends your wonderful husband who has now given you two exceptional children. I know there are days that you wish your children had family but they real do with great friends you surround your self with. You really do have the family, you always dreamed of. Be strong and hang in there I know it is hard, but realize if this is the way she is still behaving at her age she is never going to change! I sorry to say this but basically she is so jealous of your life, the hard worker you are and beautiful person your are on the inside and out, that is something she is showing the public she could never be by her hatful letter. Be strong and know no matter what you are a amazing mother, wife, friend and woman be strong.

Hi Tori I wanna say that it sucks for me to see you go threw this. Iam from a famliy that I would call dysfunctional. Right now my moms mother passed away almost two weeks ago,while my mom could'nt be there because of her poor judements which was getting behind the wheel and driving buzzed out. That got her 4 months in prison , Iam thankful she didnt hurt anyone or herself. Well
my point is that her and her mother have not had a mother/daughter relationship at all in her whole life, I mean these pasts years they were trying
my granma was a hard women to be around I did not like her because of the way she treated my mom. Because my mom would treat me the same the verbal and emotional abuse. I was always wondering if she really loved me why would she say that and do stuff that hurt me.For years it was like that. So it makes me upset to see you of all people to going threw this pain and hurt.As for my mom it hurts me to think did her mom really love her,and what she may be going threw in prison all alone. I guess what Iam trying to say is that don't be so hard on yourself. Understand that you took the first step and it is her loss
if she acts a fool. In time your kids will understand when older that you tried so hard for there granma to be around for them and you. Good Luck

Tori
I agree with the above, you are a very sweet person and it is your mother who is missing out. I don't think your mother is going to change, and I feel for you. My sister intentionally tried to ruin my relationship with my mother and me and it took the last year of my mothers life to see that what my sister was spewing for years was nothing but a lie. But we at least had a good year together before her death. Maybe if you reach out to her off camera she might come around. But if not at least know you have a lot of people rooting for you and your beautiful and sweet family. And you do have a lot of wonderful friends who love you and Dean and the babies. Keep your chin up, I know it hurts but the best revenge is a good and happy life. And don't forget Patsy loves you and she makes a great surroget mom. Take care!

Tori - As all of your fans have said - I can only state the same sentiment -- It's a shame that your Mom is choosing to ignore her beautiful, wonderful Grandchildren. Every moment she misses, she is truly the looser! She is missing these adorable younger years of her grandchildren’s childhood that she can never get back!!!!

You have done everything you can do to include her in your life and now it's up to her. I am a Grandma and miss my Grandchildren not by my choice but my medical disabilities which keep me from driving. My 3 girls live approx. 20 miles away but because their lives are busy they do not include me in my young grandchildren's lives. I would give anything to see them often and it's hard for me when I miss out. I cannot understand your Mom and envy her! How I wish I could have the opportunities that she has. One day hopefully she will come to her senses - but she can never get back the lost moments and one day she will realize this (even if she won't admit this because of her pride).

Remember what everyone has said -- You are a fantastic, outstanding Mom and you are turning the tide for your family! As a wise family counselor said to me -- you can choose your friends - but YOU CANNOT CHOOSE YOUR FAMILY !!!

Keep being the warm, caring person that constantly shines through to your family, friends, and fans. Also know that you touch all of us -- your extended family -- AND WE ARE ALWAYS HERE IN SPIRIT FOR YOU !!!!!

You should of kept this private and not some kind of cliff hanger for your season finale... she didn't want to be on your tv show ...... Your mom felt "set up" and I can understand that... as for the tmz letter why don't you stop trying to set your mother up on camera and n books.... just keep it private. Not everything is for tv viewing. You and your mother should both be ashamed acting like spoiled whinny snot nosed crybabies..... your both adults, grownups in fact... she had her children, now you have yours...playtime is over and reality has to set in.... the world no longer revolves around any of you.... treat your mother with love and respect and it will be retuned in kind... if not... your own daughter will treat you the way you treat your mother....... history has a karma kinda way of repeating itself if you don't.........