The Woman Who Went from Homeless to Harvard Has Started a Family of Her Own | Digital Original | OWN

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  • @spicyhot2552
    @spicyhot2552 6 ปีที่แล้ว +225

    Liz lost both of her parents, she became homeless but stayed strong, overcome poverty and got into Harvard..And she has her own family now. Bless her.☺

  • @godsloverevealed5003
    @godsloverevealed5003 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +22

    I love how Liz is honest about her parents' problems and at the same time honors the good things about her parents and the love they showed her. Her intelligence is shown in her ability to do this.

  • @Qutstm
    @Qutstm 3 ปีที่แล้ว +53

    "People can't give you what they don't have." Man that is so powerful.

  • @veggiebea
    @veggiebea 7 ปีที่แล้ว +84

    "The basis of forgiveness is knowing that things aren't personal. We all have limitations. People can't give you what they don't have." WOW. This is life changing. Writing down this quote of hers in the comments in case it inspires anyone else similarly. Really makes me think about my relationship with my parents.

  • @1perle
    @1perle 7 ปีที่แล้ว +206

    "If I had a religion it would be gratitude" amazing❤

    • @relatablestuff8635
      @relatablestuff8635 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Plz do I want your soul to be saved be Christian plz

  • @AshleyTaylor
    @AshleyTaylor 7 ปีที่แล้ว +144

    This, and Oprah's interview with the author of A Child Called It completely shaped my childhood and my life when I saw them on her show as a child. I had a very abusive upbringing but seeing these stories saved me. I thought - if they can get through all of that, then so can I. As she says in this interview, "If I had a religion, it would be gratitude," and I can say the same - I am grateful these stories were shared to me to show me there is more in life, and that people like Oprah share this with so many others

    • @brohdaw
      @brohdaw 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      No joke, I just sent a very similar message saying this - Love Dave Pelzer too!!! I have all his books, didnt know there was a book From Liz Murray but now that I do, I will have that also!

    • @lela8081
      @lela8081 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Omg i remember that episode "child called It"i was a child then and i cry for days

    • @Jujubee87
      @Jujubee87 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      I met him once. At my high school. That was one of the best things that my high school did for me. He signed 3 of his books for me. ( and then 2 yrs later someone stole them from me. But that didn't change the impact in my life) It's was the same for me. Knowing what he went through I'm saying the same thing. If he can get through those absolutely horrible situations Iand survive I can make it too. He made me feel like I could be strong and helped save me.

  • @eastcoastgirl_07
    @eastcoastgirl_07 5 ปีที่แล้ว +47

    "Having each other" are the same words I tell my children everyday. We might not have a lot or go on extravagant trips.. But, when we can talk about our day and just laugh with each other means more than anything in the world. I can relate to Liz as I too was living on the street during my high school yrs. I pushed myself and kept moving forward.

    • @eggkn
      @eggkn 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      This is really inspiring and I'm glad you got through it. Stay safe

  • @nottoomuch87
    @nottoomuch87 7 ปีที่แล้ว +91

    This was one of the saddest most inspiring stories I have ever seen or heard. Lifetime did a very good job with the movie about her life. Some people just have a perseverance and determination that helps them overcome their circumstances. God bless her!!

    • @lizatubilleja
      @lizatubilleja 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      She had all the excuses but she didn't use her circumstances as an excuse. Wow!

  • @danielrinaudo4645
    @danielrinaudo4645 5 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    I met Liz and she singed the book she wrote. It was such an honor to meet her.

  • @julien.barrow2012
    @julien.barrow2012 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    Love 💕 and kindness
    So happy you were able to leave the streets and have your children

  • @catinaumekowilliamskohn
    @catinaumekowilliamskohn 7 ปีที่แล้ว +84

    What a Blessing and Beautiful Spirited Human Being. 🙋💕

  • @shantebarze1068
    @shantebarze1068 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Liz, has inspired me so much, I finally gotten my diploma, an just making plans on moving foward. Im so proud of her for not giving up.

  • @poppy89
    @poppy89 6 ปีที่แล้ว +47

    Clearly she was loved. Even if they were drug addicts.

  • @m.r.251
    @m.r.251 6 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    Wow such an amazing sentence: "If I had a religion, it would be gratitude" ! Well done Liz!

  • @HealingSunHouse
    @HealingSunHouse 7 ปีที่แล้ว +102

    Wonderful resilience

  • @veronica213LA
    @veronica213LA 7 ปีที่แล้ว +60

    When times are tough you just got to be tougher then your situation or ull just be the situation. I'm happy for this woman overcame her trials . God bless her and her family

    • @cowgirl5725
      @cowgirl5725 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      @I. Wynn Wynn i had same issue but i got over .I switch my thought for bad memories and turn on for good things.I dream to have a good life and keep myself busy with my son .I was worse before i had a baby and got better with him which provides me pure love and something to live for ..please try to dream something to come out .medicine never helps , just run 30 minutes everyday instead .God bless you and i hope you will heal.

    • @Thobza_Mhlongo
      @Thobza_Mhlongo 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      @I. Wynn Wynn How are you doing now?

    • @nicoamigo4621
      @nicoamigo4621 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Amén

  • @Palm333
    @Palm333 5 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    I really wanna meet her and just hug and feel what its like to have a person that lived a life like what your living right now. Some of you cant relate but just know i admire this woman

  • @johnniebeavers4003
    @johnniebeavers4003 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    This women did not even feel sorry for her self. she made a life for her self. I'm so proud of this girl . I watch the movie God was watching over this girl

  • @jennyoneill8879
    @jennyoneill8879 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    I loved the movie and I never realized ar the time that liz made a cameo in the movie as a social worker

  • @bjhouse99
    @bjhouse99 6 ปีที่แล้ว +163

    I want to know if Liz reconnected with her sister.

    • @freakaway
      @freakaway 5 ปีที่แล้ว +12

      yeah does anybody know what became of her sister? did the sister live her life on the streets like the parents?

    • @allthingsdia9307
      @allthingsdia9307 5 ปีที่แล้ว +26

      freakaway she graduated college and became a teacher to autistic kids from what I read.

    • @hannahmarmen4497
      @hannahmarmen4497 5 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      She was a speaker at a confrence i went to. They still keep in touch and text often

    • @howardlitson9796
      @howardlitson9796 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      You must know that this is fake . edit. From Havard to homelessness was to fit logic. Her family was history of drug using to infect her, that's reason why Havard dismissed her.

    • @howardlitson9796
      @howardlitson9796 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@allthingsdia9307 I don't think so from homelessness to Havard. I think so from Havard to homelessness was to fit logic, which was drug using problem

  • @goldengalsclazy
    @goldengalsclazy 6 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    When someone says, they "can't" go to college for whatever reason, then just remind them about Liz Murray and her struggles. She's definitely someone to emulate. More stories like her own should be told to help inspire others.

  • @mariammalonemartinez9659
    @mariammalonemartinez9659 6 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    Commendable ... Congratulations!!! To be be so down and out, kicked yo the curb and dissed ..to rise above all else and persevere is awesome and inspiring!!!! God for you!!!

  • @DeeSawyerMusic
    @DeeSawyerMusic 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    It’s the inner knowledge learned while growing up like her, that made a difference for her. Knowledge is power, she found hers. I found mine .

  • @roshansharma1107
    @roshansharma1107 7 ปีที่แล้ว +16

    she is something .. hats off !!

  • @veggiebea
    @veggiebea 7 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Beautiful quote. ""The love that she (mom) was able to give to me... having children has shown me that that love imprints on you in a way that is not conscious and informs everything I do." Wow!

  • @开封府
    @开封府 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    i am from mainland of china , i saw her movie i was so inspire from her experience.

  • @scouser2010ify
    @scouser2010ify 6 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    It makes me happy to know there’s still amazingly bright and decent people in this wretched world

  • @lucy-qu9rr
    @lucy-qu9rr 7 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    I loved the movie From "Homeless to Havard" its so inspiring anyone who have not watched it you are missing out on smthg.

  • @caitlinpurvis5390
    @caitlinpurvis5390 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    This made me cry, truly an inspiring story.

  • @MatildaNwoba-eu2yj
    @MatildaNwoba-eu2yj 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I take courage and I believe that one day, one time, my own challenges will be a history like Liz own, yes I believe.

  • @SushilMegharajCricnomics
    @SushilMegharajCricnomics 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Liz is an inspiration to all of us. Thanks for sharing this story, it fills us up with positivity.

  • @andthegirllives
    @andthegirllives 6 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Whenever I doubt myself, I remind myself of the movie Homeless to Harvard. I don't know but I just find her so great and inspiring. I kinda relate to her. ❤️

  • @taniaaustin5884
    @taniaaustin5884 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Such an inspirational story. Hopefully she can find a way to help others.

  • @angiel2710
    @angiel2710 7 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Liz you changed my life.

  • @carolineajadore8324
    @carolineajadore8324 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I'm crying tear's of happiness for her xx

  • @d.hutchins5763
    @d.hutchins5763 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    May God continue to bless you and your family!

  • @dirtkongor
    @dirtkongor 5 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    "Gratitude is knowing that everything you have you could just as easily not have. We all have limitations. People can't give you they don't have. "

  • @greenmatius
    @greenmatius 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    The basis of forgiveness is knowing things are not personal and we all have limitations and people can't give you what they don't have. That really strike a chord with me

  • @lbdan80
    @lbdan80 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Beautiful lady, what an inspiration to this world.

  • @xradelox
    @xradelox 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    This just goes to show that if you put forth the effort, you’ll go places. It may not be Harvard, but it may be just enough to get you into a good life without vices and poverty.

  • @HairwithMonica
    @HairwithMonica 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Thank you Liz for sharing your Life Story with the World! May Father Yahweh bless you and your family🙏✝

  • @kellykim3684
    @kellykim3684 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Wow so articulate and a strong woman

  • @judymendelson8171
    @judymendelson8171 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I admire her so much! She is so inspirational! Thank you 🙏

  • @vietpir
    @vietpir 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Thora Birch player Liz Murray and it was an inspiration.

  • @aaliyahetc.6687
    @aaliyahetc.6687 7 ปีที่แล้ว +40

    I have her book and movie.

    • @Flakucha_305
      @Flakucha_305 7 ปีที่แล้ว

      Almost Adulting what the name of her movie

    • @tayseer9789
      @tayseer9789 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      I want the book link, please

  • @patriciagras3969
    @patriciagras3969 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Wonderful story so loving so smart so kind

  • @aileenquiroz4453
    @aileenquiroz4453 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    What an amazing woman.

  • @gorgeousone5533
    @gorgeousone5533 7 ปีที่แล้ว +30

    Awesome

  • @Safawamarwa154
    @Safawamarwa154 7 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    wow very impressive! i watched the movie homeless to harvard few years ago, did not know that was true story.

  • @mezambezi
    @mezambezi 7 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I seen the movie based on her life I loved it truly amazing so inspiring !!!

  • @madinanoor1162
    @madinanoor1162 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    What a beautiful istory. Am soo proud of her. She's an inspirational berson.

  • @sadiewellsliddy796
    @sadiewellsliddy796 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    so well spoken

  • @vivianjordi7944
    @vivianjordi7944 6 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Felicidades de la nueva familia ! ❤️❤️❤️🌞🌞🥂🍾 feliz año 2019

  • @Franco_Tolingin
    @Franco_Tolingin 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    That's why i'm here because i just watched her story....

  • @loving4angels89
    @loving4angels89 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Your such a beautiful person...you inspire me💜

    • @TheRena1969
      @TheRena1969 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      BowJanGelz89 I been down for a week, I want to go back to school for nursing, God help me through this😭👀

  • @adrianewilliams8711
    @adrianewilliams8711 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    Love her story and stories like these. Beautiful

  • @americarocks6173
    @americarocks6173 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Amazing lady and story to share

  • @irmaromo1635
    @irmaromo1635 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Just got done reading her book very very good book

  • @teo4609
    @teo4609 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    You really inspire me to be the best

  • @anamaetorres6456
    @anamaetorres6456 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Absolutely one of my favorite movies every time I watch it makes me cry but I will continue to watch this movies till the day I die. Such an inspiration to someone who is going through what she has an just to keep pushing yourself an stay positive life has its ups an downs but never give up 🥰🥰🥰

  • @ziamaysa4648
    @ziamaysa4648 7 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    I have seen the movie based on her life it was amazing. Good on you girl xo

  • @dr.anuska3922
    @dr.anuska3922 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    When you have each other you have every thing❤

  • @bethmclennan5596
    @bethmclennan5596 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Loved the movie and love the reality and truth. It has made me appreciate all I have.

  • @Val74_74
    @Val74_74 7 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Beautiful person inside out☺

  • @kathleenhiggins9413
    @kathleenhiggins9413 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    Wow. Extraordinary and Real and True!

  • @dat1gurl_esh847
    @dat1gurl_esh847 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Elizabeth Murray aka Liz 💯"Homeless to Harvard" brought me here. 🎓

  • @olgag.4059
    @olgag.4059 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Ella lizz.. toda una mujer fuerte luchadora 😘 ya quisiera yo tantita de su fortaleza😥 ame tu lucha, tu entrega,tu esfuerzo... Lizz❤
    01-03-2020

  • @veronicam2942
    @veronicam2942 6 ปีที่แล้ว +17

    I wonder what happened to her blind sister? On the lifetime movie, she had a sister.

    • @hbooth5049
      @hbooth5049 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      Veronica Medina I've wondered the same.

    • @Sifirela
      @Sifirela 6 ปีที่แล้ว +13

      From Wikipedia:
      Her older sister Lisa graduated from Purchase College in New York State and is a school teacher for children with autism.
      en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Liz_Murray

  • @miaford7065
    @miaford7065 7 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    This is fascinating😍😍😍

  • @sigosobreviviendoperoyanos9310
    @sigosobreviviendoperoyanos9310 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    I watched the film. What a great woman!!

  • @DMaster81
    @DMaster81 5 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Talk about overcoming your circumstances. What excuses do the rest of us have?

  • @MizzTinkerBell10000
    @MizzTinkerBell10000 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    she's so beautiful and her family.

  • @katp5273
    @katp5273 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    what an amazing human

  • @abeltaddese8673
    @abeltaddese8673 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    I watched that movie with tears

  • @Coralcrue
    @Coralcrue 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    Gratitude . thank you

  • @MommyShark.
    @MommyShark. 7 ปีที่แล้ว +86

    I seen this life time movie

    • @madisonp2835
      @madisonp2835 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      cynthia sabrina saw*

    • @artdealerss
      @artdealerss 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Sw3ll sane thing

    • @howardlitson9796
      @howardlitson9796 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      This is fake news editor. This is joking movie

    • @alihabib1635
      @alihabib1635 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@madisonp2835 or : I've*

    • @alihabib1635
      @alihabib1635 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@artdealerss same*
      🤣

  • @kimw6871
    @kimw6871 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    💝 Liz & James 💞 you & your babies 👼🏼👼🏽💖 are an awesome inspiration 🌟

  • @lizatubilleja
    @lizatubilleja 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Came here after the movie about her. 👍👍👍

  • @melaniexoxo
    @melaniexoxo 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    If you saw her story when it originally aired in the early 2000s (I think it was 2000) you could hear her emotional maturity. If everyone handled the curveballs in life in the way that she did, our planet would be a lot better off.

  • @heyjojo1998
    @heyjojo1998 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    You have amazing spirit.

  • @risayacapin7163
    @risayacapin7163 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    inspiring........her family is beautiful

  • @bethanycook8124
    @bethanycook8124 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Good for her!!!

  • @edseljonesbabao3678
    @edseljonesbabao3678 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    you did the right thing my dear...

  • @julietchristensen3957
    @julietchristensen3957 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    She is amazing!

  • @zhoujamie5205
    @zhoujamie5205 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    a great woman

  • @willowclay3137
    @willowclay3137 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Beautiful children!

  • @mirfir
    @mirfir 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Wow! Great book!

  • @shemiahwalker
    @shemiahwalker 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    You poor thing. Your doing great 😊😀 live, love, and laugh.😍

  • @catherinecobarde577
    @catherinecobarde577 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    When i see her i hug her so tight and i told her that shes not alone. And i love her so much . and thank you for the inspirational story and motivated story u share. And GOD BE WITH YOU BLESSES YOU. AND U ARE GIFTED, IF U FIND THE MISSIONARIES of the church of jesus christ of latter day saints they will be so glad to meet you. God bless😇😇😇 ur my idol from: PHILIPPINES

  • @sassiestkitten1
    @sassiestkitten1 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    This is a amazing story about an amazing girl but does anyone know what became of her sister??

    • @j.m251
      @j.m251 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      She teaches kids w autism- she graduated college-they still talk- she has done a few speeches and whatnot

  • @roshansharma1107
    @roshansharma1107 7 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    love imprints on you .. i like it

  • @Africangyal
    @Africangyal 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Wow. What a story.

  • @ameeraho5230
    @ameeraho5230 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    love this story

  • @MistySayitlikeitis
    @MistySayitlikeitis 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    So happy for her.

  • @mialiasia224
    @mialiasia224 7 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    Say no to Evil ... pls everyone use ur brain!!!!

  • @mrinalkd
    @mrinalkd 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    She's strong!

  • @mashondaknight9132
    @mashondaknight9132 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great Video

  • @jonathanstanley2400
    @jonathanstanley2400 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    You are a smart amazing champion

  • @stepcollazo8134
    @stepcollazo8134 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I wonder what ever happened to her sister??because in her movie it said that she had a sister?

  • @skeleguns10oooooo10
    @skeleguns10oooooo10 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    So Liz is a real person who made this story