I think there is a reason why people act the way they do. I also believe everything starts in the home and in childhood years. My opinion is that Jake is after fame and fortune. I also believe that Jake hurt Vienna deeply but I also believe He himself is very hurt and confused. Well I think it looks like your into those scriptures pretty well and all I have to say is believe in them with all your heart. Keep your hope alive because hope doesnt disappoint. Love never fails. Tanya continue to Love God & people.

Hi Tanya i found you thru your TV interview regarding Jake, aside from that i skimmed thru your site and find your accomplishments and overall out look very impressive and very inspiring maybe because i like Architecture in any form. Anyway you are very photogenic and seem positive about life. Stay focused.

Tanya, thanks for setting the record straight on Jake. I did not care for Vienna from the beginning, thinking she is a spoiled gal, but so very glad you both have gotten out of the mess with Jake. How he has disappointed! Best wishes --

Hey, just wanted to say that I really respect you for backing Vienna up the way you did. To see her hurting in that way was killing me. I have been a victim of emotional and physical abuse as well so I felt every emotion she was feeling. I'm not ashamed to say I cried along with her. Every woman/girl should know how much of a fake a man/boy really is before getting in too deep. I've began to think every "man" is just that, a fake. So thank you for telling the world your story and hopefully everyone will listen and not fall for Jake's act ever again. He'll learn sooner or later carma lurks in every corner.

Hi Tanya, You are beautiful, talented and very intelligent. Make sure you find a man on your level! Jake is not for you...there is someone somewhere waiting for you that will be your equal...enjoy your life and fulfill all your dreams. Best of luck in whatever you choose to do!

I happened upon your website, because, like most over the past few days, I saw you on ET. Once I got here, I forgot the original reason for coming along. Your talent is amazing! My son, who's just 9, wants to be an architect. He is constantly building things, playing with the "build a house" computer games (and he's good at it). I will have to show him your portfolio tomorrow. I know he will love it, and it will be good for him to see that there are people out there who are living their dream of being an architect. Congrats to you on your success. May God continue to bless you as you continue your journey in life. :)

Tanya girl you got it going on. just got out of a relationship with a narcisist and i recognized that behavior right away. tell all of your fans to read about narcisist behavior they are very dangerous people never recognizing they have a problem. peace and . love. read the conterfeit heart.

Hey Tanya,Never look back go forward.If this is real about Jake you need to crush him down.He deserves to rot in hell.Take Vienna's side and you both pull together and get him.Best of luck!!!

You're very good. You've a good head on your shoulder. You've a career you seem to love. Please take time off to meditate and stay away from people like Jake. Jake is up to no good. He'll hurt someone. Not all that glitters are gold. Experience enables one to recognise a mistake when one makes it again. So take this as a lesson learned and be careful next time no matter what.

You're all that AND a bag of chips! Love your website - showcases your talent beautifully. Both you and Vienna are fortunate to have lost 180lbs of dead weight. I admire you for putting yourself out their in support of Vienna for no other reason than it was the right thing to do. You have a good heart. Best wishes in your journey through life. Liz

Wonderful portfolio. I am impressed with your work and the watercolors. I'm not going to sit here and harp on Jake. However I do believe you can only cover up a lie for so long and it's obvious Jake was being untruthful. The eyes are the windows to the soul and you could by far see right into the depths of Vienna's soul. That woman was hurt. You can not fake that type of pain. I'm more disheartened that private events like heartbreak are aired for the world to see. Matters like this should remain private. Good luck in your endeavors Tanya and take your time!

G'day Tanya, Young, gorgeous, intelligent and have the world at your feet. Keep your passions alive by following your dreams and true love will come. Please take care, be safe and continue to do what you do best. XO

I watched you on TV with the latest update on Jake V and got your website to check out. It is awesome! You are a beautiful young lady with a determination to get ahead in life and a good head on your shoulders for knowing what's right and wrong. I'm happy to hear you found out what Jake is really all about and got out of that situation. He would only bring you down to his level. He is out to better himself and no one else. Good luck with your talents in the future. You deserve a great man, and will someday find him.

Tanya you are so beautiful and so deserving of a man that will appreciate your love. Glad that Jake let you go because he certainly isn't worth your time and your heart.....

You Rock!!! Thanks for backing up V she needed it because of how everyone feels about her. Jake will end up showing his true colors. Stay strong and stay sweet he lost a good thing.

Hello Tanya...just wanted to show you some love on your page. I always knew while growing up with you in grade school that you would branch off with the most creative success. Keep up the good work. Stay pretty, smart, and sweet...and oh yeh if Jake couldn't accept your true worth as a woman, he wasn't made for you...Take care...Marianna High School Class of 2003

You are a beautiful, intelligent, talented articulant young woman. Sometimes people come in your life for a season. We have to go through things in order to become a stronger person. As we can all see, you are a very strong independent "WOMAN." Thank god you came out to let evryone know how that creep really is. Alot of people thought Vienna was lying about everything. Eventually, he will have his day. He may fall in love with the wrong woman and she may take him on a long trip (to HELL). With all that said, I would like to thank you for sharing your story and may god continue to bless you and your family.

You are the lucky one and that Jake is not in your life. Thank you for speaking up and exposing this man for who he really is. Personally I think he is narcissistic and definitely has a personality disorder. His behavior during the interview was quite revealing. I looked at your portfolio and you are an amazing artist your talent will carry far. Stay true to yourself. Chose your men wisely and please do not go on any reality shows !!! :-)

Hi! I recommend a book, "The Wizard of Oz and other Narcissists" by Eleanor Payson and available from Amazon. Good book. I have loaned mine to 3 department chairmen over the years as an academic. Jake is just another one of them looking for the spotlight and you do not want to be part of his narcissistic supply. Avoid people like this, they are not worth the effort and you will only be used for their benefit. Suggest this book to Vienna if you have her contact info. It helps a lot. I give a copy to every post doctoral fellow as they leave the lab that I work in.

Wow! Jake's first mistake was giving you up, but thank goodness you arn't with him anymore, I know you said you once really loved him, but everytime I've had a broken heart it seems I eventually always end up looking back and remembering Garth Brooks song "Thank God for Unanswered Prayers!" Good Luck, you will find a guy that truely deserves you. PS. the girls in my office all thing he is probably gay too.

Tanya, Thank you for exposing Jake! I thought he was a good guy....until DWTS. Then his true colors were showing! I knew Vienna was telling the truth.....her eyes showed it and she looked so hurt! It is sad that 2 great women got hurt, but it is good he is exposed! I saw were a body language expert said that Jake's actions during the interview could lead to him beating a woman! She pointed out what Jake's body language was showing and it was not good! I am glad that you were smart enough to get a way from that jerk! Good luck with your career and finding love. Chris

I found your website through watching Entertainment Tonight but I have not read the blog or anything. All I did was looked at your portfolio and I was blown away with your watercolors! I am absolutely in love with them. Do you sell them? You are so talented. I'm glad I looked up this site and got a chance to see your work. It definitely put a smile on my face!

I saw your interview tonight and you are a class act. You deserve better than Jake the Jerk. Do the agents, publicists, and executives that offer TV jobs get it? The public cannot stand this idiot. Read the message boards Jake. By the way Jake, you do not look like Tom Cruise! You only wish. Tanya, you will find a wonderful husband someday.

You ROCK!!! Amazing site, talented and such an inspirational outlook, goals and sense of self!!! You will be sooo successful in your life!!! Take care

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