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I just want to commend the both of you of your strength and positive outlook on life and the future of your son. Hopefully the interview that you shared will help put to rest this "Crab like mentality" that some of us tend to have. God bless you and your family.

-Ms Steerious, Chi Town

Duane,Tisha and Xen, be blessed and always remember this saying, "Haters they're all around" What doesn't kill you will only make you stronger! Peace and Love - ONE

-Mrs. Rhonda Beauchamp,Kansas

Much Love!!! A million times.

-LorieD. , Houston

Duane & Tisha, Congratulations!In this day and age it's nice to see that your vows are still important to you now as it was 11 years ago,and still going strong. Being a mother of a 14 year old PDD-Autistic son, who was also diagnosed at 18 months, I understand your struggles, pain, challenges and victory. Please know, there is a light at the end of the tunnel,keep on keeping on. As for the media, with change comes progress let noone dull your light...

-Sonia, Toronto, Canada

Duane & Tisha congrats on the longevity of your marriage and, may you enjoy many more years happily together. May God continue to bless you and Xen. I hadn't heard any of the rumors but was glad to hear from you.

-Christine IL

To Duane and Tisha, I want to say that you are a magnificent example of what love is and should be. It is a shame that people would try to tear you down. That has not stopped you and I am so proud to see such a strong, black family in the public eye. For me it's inspiring and uplifting. God has truly blessed you with one another and with a beautiful son. The love you have for him is what has brought him so far at such a young age. I thank God for parents like you who recognize blessings and overcome obstacles togethe

-Ms. Jordan, TX

correction on the last comments by B. Lewis a family who prays together stays together. psalm-121. Love You Tisha and Duane Martin.

-B. Lewis

First I like to thank my Lord Jesus Christ for this Couple: I beleive in a family that prays together stays together.Tisha @ Duane. family's are so important. forget about the rumors.,you have a hansome little boy.,that needs the both of you. if you divorce the child will suffer. Please continue to look to the hills which come your help all your help come from the lord. psalms 122.

-B. Lewis

I am so glad they did this article. They give Black love a good look.

-Jameelah

Duane and Tisha, all I have to say is do your THANG!!! People are always going to have something crazy to say. You just hold your head up and keep walking. Xen is blessed to have parents and family that love him and want the best for him. God knew exactly what he was doing when he gave Xen you as parents. So you keep doing what you know is right to do and may the Lord bless you and keep you. Blessings and Peace,

-Rita/Barrington, NJ

No matter what,I love you guys and I watch your shows everytime I get a chance... We go way back...Thank you for all you do for others even though "people don't understand".. The simpliest way to put it is THE DEVIL IS ALWAYS BUSY!!!! Keep doing positivethings and living positive, remember you have a true blessing right in front of you everyday you are able to rise and look in the face of your Wonderful son! Remember..GOD IS GOOD, and he makes no mistake!!!

-Darlene Metze/Charlotte,NC

I am so relieved and happy to hear they're not gitting a divorce, lowest common denominator bottom feeders that is soo true, people thrive on negativity it's so sad, so much other things in life to put positive energy toward.To the couple keep moving in the right direction and your right God won't put no more on you than you can stand.

-Forever a lady/Fairfield,Ca

I also glad it was just a rumor about their marriage & they are very blessed to have Xen. Tisha is one of my favorite people.

-Patricia

I am relieved to hear that Tisha and Duane are not spliting up. We are losing black marriages left and right. It is encouraging to see such a couple fight and survive together dispite how hard others try to break them down. And to the public, please don't play into the rumor mill. You can not honestly believe everything that is said and printed. To Duane and Tisha, you know you are big time when you get a gay rumor. Anyone who has been truely successful in Hollywood has at some point been "gay". So be cooky about it and look

-ALTARACA

I want to thank Essence for publishing this positive article. This is a great example of a black couples doing big things, puttig family first and not letting the negative BS bresk up a happy home. And to the Jocks spreading the negative rumors...how about spreading the positive things that these celebs are doing. Good Job Tisha and Duane!

-Kai

I am so glad that it is not true!!! That is the devil trying to tear up your marriage. Stay strong and stay together!!!

-strong black love

Tisha & Duane. Thank you so much for sharing your life. It is a privilege and an honor to witness such a strong unity between two beautiful people, both inside and out. You're correct about autism being a part of everyone's life at an alarming rate! I have a high school junior who plans to become a doctor, study and research autism. If you have any insights for her and ONLY IF YOU DESIRE to share, please drop me a line at angelarmitchell@aol.com. May God continue to bless you and yours. Please continue to stay focused

-Angela M.

Tisha, I have been a fan of you since "Rags to Riches". You are a talented actress and strong Black woman. Continue to perserve with your strong Black man. Duane, I have been a fan of you since "Inkwell" and "Above the Rim". You and Tisha have somethingthat many can only dream of. Hold on to it, Brother.

-A.K.A ACE 03

Duane and Tisha please continue to shake them "haters off", Stay strong, and represent.

-A "Real Sista" in Texas

tisha i love you am your 1 fan you sing that song why wont you love me send me a email @ mentrellus2006@yaho.com

-mentrellus

I think it is a blessing that your son has such great parents. Being a parent myself it makes me appreciate my son more and not complain about the things he does. Children are surely a blessing and should be appreciated. Your son is gorgeous and I am sure he will overcome this obstacle with perseverence and prayers. There is no sickness greater than God. Keep the faith and keep doing what you are doing, everything will be ok. As far as the rumors, no one really cares about what the media says. My biggest issue is why

-Blessed mother in California

The thing I have always said and believe is that misery cause company, when someone has a rumor about anything or anyone else there is misery in that person's life and it causes people in that some pain to gravitate to it. If we could expend the time on our own situations and those that would have us to be more healthy in our families and in our communities, that would be a greater waste of our time than finding the time to worry on how someone spends their time, wouldn't it?

-Felicia

Just wanted to let the Martins know that not everyone know about the rumors. I had no idea about the rumors and would not have beleive them. keep up the good work that you are doing with your son. good bless

-Anonymous

Thank God for some down to earth people and couples in Hollywood! You guys are tha bomb! Continue to be egother's inspiration and continue to desire to please egother. I'll be praying for your son for his healing. God can work miracles. If you beleive, He can do anything. The Word says that the only thing that can move God is faith. Believe, my sister and brother. I'll pray your strength and blessings in this. Can't wait to hear the good report! God Bless, J

-J

Tisha cambell is georgeous, he would be an IDIOT to leave her!

-Ericka

You guys, along with Will and Jada are my favorite celebrity married couple. You guys look so genuine and I wasn't going to believe it until you guys said it was true. So thanks for setting the record for all those who love you and those who like to hateon you. -Love from the STL

-Black Beauty

Those who view the media as the gossiple truth have the mind set of a child, the word Entertainment is what this industry is! If you hear anything about someone's personal life style out side of business (which you still have to research), it is for ENTERTAINMENT, to SELL! Unless you live with the person, you should disregard 95% of what is in the ENTERTAINMENT MEDIA! YOUR LIFE SHOULD BE SO MUCH MORE EXCITING THAT THE ONLY TIME YOU HEAR OR SEE AN ENTERTAINER IN WHEN SEE THEM IN CONCERET OR ON A SITCOMEOR A MOVIE - SOMETHI

-BUTTERFLY

You two are truly a blessing to your fans and your son. Keep doing what you do "shake dem haters off" God bless!

-DH

I am so happy to know that all that was said was just rumors, people who have nothing better to do but put down others. May GOD continue to bless you and your family. GOD knows what is in your hearts and HE loves you very much. My prayers are witb you and your family.

-Kristine Francis, Baldwin New York

Mr.& Mrs. Martin, I am happy to hear that your marriage is stong. I have been married to my high school friend for 21 years. We are the best of friends. Keep Jesus in the center and everything will be fine. I will be praying you and your son because I know this cause pressure.

-Janice Holt

Cont... into perpetual happiness and success....while the haters will perpetually hate!!! I pray the fires of your dedication to God, your love for each other and your son, and your careers continues to burn!!! P.S. Great job....ESSENCE!!!

-Blessed One Anch, AK

I AM OVERJOYED TO HEAR THIS NEWS! I am so sick of the internet and its ability to distribute and circulate falsehoods pulling millions of people along the way down its treacherous path!! Just know I stand with you!! You are a wonderful couple and I'm glad you fought back with the truth!!! I know that we don't have to fight everything, but this is something worth fighting for....your name!!! Continue to not let anything stand in your way! If you stay grounded like this article depicts, you will be the ones launched in

-Blessed One Anch, AK

i thank God for black people like these two. they exemplify what people should strive to be and more. the strength they have is so exceptional and encouraging. they're an inspiration bc of the drive and the VISION they have. with annointing like that, haters are inevitable. they are handling everything as it should be. and the battle with their son is one they are handling beautifully. seeing them in the family pics brought tears to my eyes because they are doing so well. essence, thank you for allowing them to show us what

-SAMEERAH CARR

Whatever there doing I'm just glad to see them stand up for themselves and what is really important in there lives is there child and not the gossip that surrounds them.

-Kendra Beasley

Mr&Mrs Martin I am very happy for the both of you and you son will always be in my prayers as for the both of you. I wish people will find others things to talk about then to make it seem that you and your husband are having problems, when it is them andthey don't have anyone thier for them. So I say just praying for them.

-MARGO JOHNSON