I personally went to school with Tara. I am glad to see that she overcame these addictions and is able to talk about it. Maybe her speech will help the next 14 year old little girl who is struggling with life. Make KY proud sis.
thank you!!! great talk! i have 32 days clean after 11 years in addiction and i want to be an advocate for girls going through this disease when i am able!
True development! Love her presentation. Great speaker! This is what the real Miss USA 2006 is in her full potential still making her mark of being relevant in 2019. I will be honest that i wished Tamiko won. You Tara prove mer wrong with this speach!
Thank you for this presentation. What you shared will help many people be inspired to get well. That being said...addicts should be careful how " loud" we are about our recovery. Did you know that if you are a victim of medical malpractice you will not be able to be a witness? The very fact that a person is in a treatment program, Proves that person is an addict and therefore not a " credible witness". So dont be Too loud because in a legal sense, declaring oneself to be an addict means that anyone can do anything to you and they will never be punished. Trust me on this. When people learn that someone is an addict, they don't care about our recovery. All they hear is that you Had to recover. BUT if you have lots of money, support, etc...you probably CAN be as loud as you want.
People will look down at people with addictions... Being told to be a good mom, just stop drinking, just cut back, you just like to drink, you dont have a problem... Its heart breaking, especially when people will ignore cries for help and say its attention seeking... well yeh it is... they was attention in that they want to be heard, helped... its a cry for help.
Thank you for sharing. I'm a person in long term recovery. 11/15/11 is my clean date. I'm blessed to be able to share with addicts on a daily basis because God found me worthy to work in a drug rehab as a peer support. I love that you called out the old-timers to share their recovery. Together we do recover.
That was incredible. She has a gift for speaking and making people feel something. I am a woman in long-term recovery as well, and I loved everything she had to say.
What an inspiration Tara is! I love how she can express her pain with such grace and dignity! And to throw in humor the way she does, brilliant! Well done Tara and all the recoverers out there
Love when people share their story to help others. I was bulimic for 10 years and see SO MANY parallels between your story and mine. Recovering out loud makes you feel FREE. Thank you Tara! xo
Wow! Thank you Tara!! That line… “the chaos in the room was like the chaos in my mind,” describes the struggles those dealing with mental health disorders face daily!
Amazing, absolutely amazing, this girl is saying exactly what we needed to hear and know. Let's take the stigma away from the people who are already suffering and having a hard time coping. Life can be hard, but with human acceptance and connection, the sky is the limit. God bless xx
Shame is a huge component of addiction. We addicts use partly to escape the shame we feel from using. Shaming addicts for their behavior to help them is like throwing gasoline on a fire to put it out.
The problem is even worse than this because even treatment fails 90% of the time. I believe the reason is that it ignores trauma, and rather than utilizing effective low cost treatments, some such as EMDR is that have been around for at least a decade. 12 step programs have a place, and should be available and encouraged for those who want it, but it is not working as the foundation of most treatment programs because it ignores trauma. I was glad that Tara Conner included her trauma in the story of her addiction,but it ends without telling us what broke the cycle.
Totally agree. Trauma is the real reason behind alcoholism and there are many ways to heal trauma that do not involve a treatment center. I think we mostly need more of an awareness.
If you told me a beauty queen associated at one time with cheeto would open my mind and have me crying at the end of her talk, I would not believe it. Thank you, Tara Conner.
Love her comment at 8:15 tho... "We dont need to lock people up or build a wall " That was sweet ! I bet she pukes at the thought of being close to him...
@@gerardjones7881 As many amazing things there are that God can help you through, He alone is not going to prevent someone dying from severe withdrawal or coming dangerously close to it...would you tell someone with cancer they don’t need treatment?
He wont listen. She's a beautiful, blonde, female and all trump cares about where women are concerned ( he's Told us) is where they should be grabbed and how young they can be grabbed. Even if he were still president he listens to his wallet and his fame. Perhaps if we coupd somehow have a Helpful treatment program that paid people like him, they'd do it. Its ALL about the money ladies and gentlemen.
Now THAT is Miss USA. You have a beautiful soul. Thank you for sharing it.
Yesss
I personally went to school with Tara. I am glad to see that she overcame these addictions and is able to talk about it. Maybe her speech will help the next 14 year old little girl who is struggling with life. Make KY proud sis.
thank you!!! great talk! i have 32 days clean after 11 years in addiction and i want to be an advocate for girls going through this disease when i am able!
So good you can be proud of you! Keep going on and value yourself❤️
I’m soo proud of u best decision in your life promise u that
Jamie Peterson, I know your comment was from 2 yrs ago but I hope & pray that you're still going strong!! 🙏💙💪💙
@@kayraozbakir9517
Being proud is a recipe for relapse.
Gerard Jones why?
This is something that I can relate to on so many different levels. Congratulations Tara on your sobriety, I am now 22 years sober
The best talk I have heard ! Speak your truth even if it is uncomfortable. Congratulations Tara on 11 years
She IS absolutely brillant at story telling isn't she Tanya Sales.
Thank you for this! I will have 2 years clean tomorrow. You are more than Miss USA to me, you are a WARRIOR!!!
Wow..Thank you MISS USA...Not a mess.
She's so amazing I love that she can laugh about something so painful with such grace and sincerity.
Extremely inspiring... i hope she never relapses. blessings!
11 months Friday
Hi will, how is it going for you?
2months :)
That was phenomenal! She is very strong for sharing her story and thoughts.
True development! Love her presentation. Great speaker! This is what the real Miss USA 2006 is in her full potential still making her mark of being relevant in 2019. I will be honest that i wished Tamiko won. You Tara prove mer wrong with this speach!
Very brilliant and humorous young woman!!
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I am viewing this 4 years after you made this tape. Thank you so much for holding a candle up to this darkness. Bless you.
Such a beautiful soul . I'm not american and never heard of her but she blew me away . Thank you
Thank you for this presentation. What you shared will help many people be inspired to get well. That being said...addicts should be careful how " loud" we are about our recovery. Did you know that if you are a victim of medical malpractice you will not be able to be a witness? The very fact that a person is in a treatment program, Proves that person is an addict and therefore not a " credible witness". So dont be Too loud because in a legal sense, declaring oneself to be an addict means that anyone can do anything to you and they will never be punished. Trust me on this.
When people learn that someone is an addict, they don't care about our recovery. All they hear is that you Had to recover. BUT if you have lots of money, support, etc...you probably CAN be as loud as you want.
10 years of sobriety is very very rare for a Miss USA. Congrats. 🇺🇸
People will look down at people with addictions... Being told to be a good mom, just stop drinking, just cut back, you just like to drink, you dont have a problem... Its heart breaking, especially when people will ignore cries for help and say its attention seeking... well yeh it is... they was attention in that they want to be heard, helped... its a cry for help.
Thank you for sharing. I'm a person in long term recovery. 11/15/11 is my clean date. I'm blessed to be able to share with addicts on a daily basis because God found me worthy to work in a drug rehab as a peer support. I love that you called out the old-timers to share their recovery. Together we do recover.
That was incredible. She has a gift for speaking and making people feel something. I am a woman in long-term recovery as well, and I loved everything she had to say.
God bless her for recovering and helping others to follow her example
Very personal story. You were very poised! Keep fighting on!
Recovery is NOT about “fighting”.
Wonderful ted talk. I've been sober since july 27th of 2012 and I too am very vocal about my recovery.
What an inspiration Tara is! I love how she can express her pain with such grace and dignity! And to throw in humor the way she does, brilliant! Well done Tara and all the recoverers out there
What I loved the most was her honesty 💙
Chaos around me was how it was in my mind. Bless you for bringing light to the stigma.
What an incredible, humble presentation. This woman is so brave and resilient.
Well said, Tara. Thank you for your bravery, intelligence and dedication xx
Love when people share their story to help others. I was bulimic for 10 years and see SO MANY parallels between your story and mine. Recovering out loud makes you feel FREE. Thank you Tara! xo
Best executed speech I have ever heard and fantastic points.
She is so intelligent. Thank you Tara Conner. What a wonderful strong amazing person.
Wow! Love the honesty. Recover on. What an inspiration you are. It's about time for our voices to be heard! I agree completely. God bless you
I play this for my clients Tara's awesome
She is so well-spoken! Great talk.
Congratulations My Recovered Friend And My Recovered Sista I Made 5Years Sober From Alcohol On July 21st Of 2019
Never recovered.. always in recovery
Wow! Thank you Tara!!
That line… “the chaos in the room was like the chaos in my mind,” describes the struggles those dealing with mental health disorders face daily!
She’s strong, smart, funny, and then beautiful.
Amazing, absolutely amazing, this girl is saying exactly what we needed to hear and know.
Let's take the stigma away from the people who are already suffering and having a hard time coping. Life can be hard, but with human acceptance and connection, the sky is the limit. God bless xx
She is lovely. Ive been there. Much respect!
Thank you for this talk Tara. Great point about helping those in prison with addictions get the recovery they need.
Wonderful call to arms and encouragement to bring this message to government. Much needed. Bravo
Congrats Tara! And, I love the concept that the morality isn't in the addiction, but how we respond to the crisis of same.
That was so articulated. 10 years amazing keep going. Absolutely people need to speak out about addiction. As it there is still a huge stigma.
Thank you Tara, for opening up and sharing your story. You are a blessing and an inspiration. God Bless you!!
congrats on ten years!!!
vey witty and inspiring speech!!! thank you!
I’d LOVE to talk to her one on one. How deeply this resonates with me is unreal. Thanks love
Geez, she is SO GOOD!!! Really kept my attention with her story. Better than most TED talks on the subject
Okay what?! You are insanely incredible. This is my Ms. USA for life.
i hear you load and clear. im 8 years soba. thanks for your words
made me cry. beautiful talk
Absolutely best one yet. This woman is so engaging.
very genuine. I applaud your honesty.
Absolutely beautiful.Congratulations on your 10yrs.
Thank you so much for this Tara. I need it.
Shame is a huge component of addiction. We addicts use partly to escape the shame we feel from using. Shaming addicts for their behavior to help them is like throwing gasoline on a fire to put it out.
I’m so glad you’re amongst the Miss Americas ❤️
God is good! He will deliver you, if you ask 🙏🏾❤💪🏾
How brave and accepting of herself i dig that! Good for you !
Beautiful impressive amazing brave soul. Inspiring. Thank you.bless you. All your dreams come true.
Dear lord she’s so incredibly beautiful, glad she is where she is right now in life lol
thanks for sharing keep coming back it works if you work it
She's amazing brilliant young lady.
She’s Amazingly unique. I want to read her book.
You're so brave for sharing. I'm sure you mean a lot to young people on the edges of addiction.
The problem is even worse than this because even treatment fails 90% of the time. I believe the reason is that it ignores trauma, and rather than utilizing effective low cost treatments, some such as EMDR is that have been around for at least a decade. 12 step programs have a place, and should be available and encouraged for those who want it, but it is not working as the foundation of most treatment programs because it ignores trauma. I was glad that Tara Conner included her trauma in the story of her addiction,but it ends without telling us what broke the cycle.
Totally agree. Trauma is the real reason behind alcoholism and there are many ways to heal trauma that do not involve a treatment center. I think we mostly need more of an awareness.
I appreciate your vulnerability!
Great talk by a very courageous woman. I salute you.
Good 4u ~ you go girl... now that is the face of "real" courage 🙌🏽🙌🏽💯👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼
11/25/18 - ten years clean
See you on the road to happy destiny. : )
How incredible!!!! You are an inspiration!!!!
Best ted talk I have heard
Wow she is just so great and truthful💞
Great to see our fellow Kentuckian doing great!
Time to care for those in need!
Inspirational!!!!
No question she is beautiful and it's definitely no immunity to real life addiction struggles.
Dang i Love her Voice
This was a great story everyone can learn from her. Great job
Great story thanks so very much Diane Atwood
Thank you for sharing your story.
Happy to see that this talk is at a university.
Great Delivery,
Peace From London. ❤️❤️
Nice job Tara!
great speech
Power to you lass!! Much love from scotland
Very brave and wonderful talk!
great talk. so important her message
I am so proud of you,,
Great talk! Loved the vulnerability, the courage & the message! You rock!!
I’m from Kentucky as well. Didn’t know she was! But wonderful speech!
Thank you Tara.
I can identify with her story a lot 🙏🏽❤️
If you told me a beauty queen associated at one time with cheeto would open my mind and have me crying at the end of her talk, I would not believe it. Thank you, Tara Conner.
Love her comment at 8:15 tho... "We dont need to lock people up or build a wall " That was sweet ! I bet she pukes at the thought of being close to him...
@@shesnutts3469 Shes making a joke, she knows we need a wall not just for drugs but for child trafficking.
Yea and he cared enough about her to get her help. Many other bosses would just fire them.
@@skypiev4438 And where was it she implies or states that? ? I must have mssed that part
@@shesnutts3469 After she said she was caught doing coke.
Wow, bravo and thank you! xo
Thank you I needed to hear what you have to share
I love you for doing this...you're awesome..and relatable..thanks.
POWERFULL! Thank you
such a brave talk.thank you
I loved this. Now, go talk to your ex boss and get him to begin government funding in assistance for this nationwide, I bet he would listen.
Gvmnt is not the answer.
God requires no funding.
@@gerardjones7881 As many amazing things there are that God can help you through, He alone is not going to prevent someone dying from severe withdrawal or coming dangerously close to it...would you tell someone with cancer they don’t need treatment?
@@gerardjones7881 And unicorns can lead the parade
He wont listen. She's a beautiful, blonde, female and all trump cares about where women are concerned ( he's Told us) is where they should be grabbed and how young they can be grabbed. Even if he were still president he listens to his wallet and his fame. Perhaps if we coupd somehow have a Helpful treatment program that paid people like him, they'd do it. Its ALL about the money ladies and gentlemen.
@@gerardjones7881 if religion were the answer the problem would have been solved or perhaps have never started to begin with.✌
Very good Thank you!
I wish she would run for President.