Ashley Loeb Blassingame
ckimmich@lionrockrecovery.com (Ashley Loeb Blassingame, Teri Homan)
Lesbian & Recovering Gambling Addict Discusses Battle Against Clinical Depression
Lesbian & Recovering Gambling Addict Discusses Battle Against Clinical Depression
Lesbian & Recovering Gambling Addict Discusses Battle Against Clinical Depression
Tuesday 14th September 2021
Join Teri Homan on 'The Courage to Change' as she shares her journey through trauma, depression, and gambling addiction. A story of resilience and recovery.
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Get the buttons here!Teri Homan: Triumph Over Trauma, Depression, and Gambling Addiction
I work on [embracing the darkness and making room for the light] Every Single Day, and I actually had a quote that I wanted to read to you at some point during this podcast, and you can edit it out and put somewhere else, if you want to, but it's by Anne Lamott, who is one of my favorite authors, and she said you own everything that happened to you.
What happens when a life filled with artistic talent and professional achievements collides with the dark struggles of mental illness and addiction? Meet Teri Homan, an award-winning filmmaker and solo piano composer who’s faced more than her fair share of battles. In this episode of 'The Courage to Change: A Recovery Podcast', Teri opens up about her journey through clinical depression, childhood trauma, and a gripping gambling addiction.
Imagine being committed to a psychiatric hospital at a young age by your own mother, only to be diagnosed with severe clinical depression in your 30s. Teri’s story is a rollercoaster of emotional highs and lows, but it’s also one of resilience and recovery. Four years ago, she hit rock bottom after spending all her rent money at a casino, which led her to seek treatment for gambling addiction and start therapy, including EMDR.
Today, Teri works with a shaman to maintain her physical and spiritual health. She’s twice divorced, has two children, and identifies as a lesbian—adding layers of complexity to her already intricate life. Teri’s candid discussion highlights the importance of self-love and the ongoing process of healing. She emphasizes reparenting oneself and embracing all emotions, both dark and light. As she puts it, 'I work on embracing the darkness and making room for the light Every Single Day'.
This episode is a testament to the power of community support and the tools that help sustain recovery. If you’re looking for a story that blends vulnerability with strength, this one’s for you.