Recovering Out Loud | Teri Smith | TEDxCherryCreekWomen

Stop feeding the Monsters.
A chance meeting with a stranger in active addiction inspired Teri Smith to recover out loud in order to help reduce the shame people feel attached to the A word.
It has been Teri’s experience that the more she shares her own journey, the more she finds that we are all in recovery from something and it is far better to be able to say “I know how to help” than to be afraid of who we really are.
In this talk she teaches us how to stop feeding our own Monsters, whatever they may be. Teri D. Smith is the Director of Development for Stout Street Foundation, a non-profit treatment program for addiction and alcoholism.
After gaining her own sobriety, Teri developed a passion for bringing awareness to addiction and helping those in need. Over the course of her 13-year career in addiction treatment, Teri’s open, transparent approach to recovery has helped hundreds of people achieve sobriety and reclaim their lives. Her tenacity for fundraising to aid those in need has increased the understanding that recovery is possible and should be lived out loud, free of shame.
She strives to build a stronger community through openness, healing, and a legacy of helping others. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at www.ted.com/tedx

[@Koss-1978]

So well put! I am very open about my past because I feel that it lets people know I do not judge. It has been an honor to help several friends quit drinking because of this. I love your phrase about not feeding the monster. That is such a perfect way to put it. Great job on your recovery and best wishes going forward! ♥️

[@Clarence2Worley]

Teri, this is the best Tedtalk I've seen in a long time. God bless you. Such a powerful message. It is something I focus on with my clients frequently. I'm going to ask them to watch this video.

[@beckypeters-combs9197]

No one could have said this better. You always were amazing, even in high school. I am glad that you have rediscovered your value to yourself and to all of us. Bravo, Ms. Teri, bravo!

[@betsycraft8118]

Oh my goodness Teri, you made me cry. I love you so much. Thank you for standing up for our recovery community and thank you for always being a positive role model in my life. You are an articulate, remarkable woman with a powerful message that needs to be heard.. Thank you!!!!

[@lanissasudlerrealtor]

I am you you are me 🙌🏾I cannot wait to get on that stage 🔥🔥you let a fire in me. Thank you so so much for sharing. You are amazing.💎

[@johnwhewattiv5563]

Teri, I want to applaud and commend you on your presentation. you are still the same strong person we all knew you to be many years ago. I just felt a need to tell you that, JohnH. PS. tell TomK I said hello.

[@fmlincorporatedfmlllcee2958]

Thank you so much for this… I really needed it today

[@jeneagillespie1641]

Beautifully inspiring! Thank you ❤️

[@TheHornbuckles]

So proud of you, Teri!! Way to go, girl!!

[@getkenekted9130]

Thank you sooo much!!

[@julieloewy39]

You go girl!! Thank you!!