Charlene Gorzela
Charlene Gorzela
Finding Forgiveness Through Creativity Teresa Thome
Finding Forgiveness Through Creativity Teresa Thome
Finding Forgiveness Through Creativity Teresa Thome
Tuesday 26th January 2021
Charlene Gorzela and Teresa Thome discuss using creativity to navigate grief, highlighting Teresa's journey of forgiveness through her show 'Warm Cheese'.
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Charlene Gorzela
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Empowering Recovery Journeys
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Get the buttons here!Turning Grief into Art: Teresa Thome's Journey with Warm Cheese
I wouldn't change anything for that reason, because my grief journey has given me a lot of gifts, profoundly important life-changing gifts.
What if the key to healing from grief lies in creativity? In this episode of 'Grief Recovery Now', Charlene Gorzela sits down with Teresa Thome, co-founder of Fubble Entertainment, to explore this intriguing idea. Teresa, a writer, producer, and performer, shares how she transformed her tumultuous relationship with her late mother into an award-winning solo show called 'Warm Cheese'.
After years of struggling with her feelings towards her mother, Teresa decided it was time to stop harboring resentment and start creating something meaningful from her pain. Her journey began with sifting through her mother's journals, uncovering surprising and not-so-surprising truths that helped her understand their complicated bond. These discoveries became the foundation for 'Warm Cheese', a show that won Best Script at United Solo in 2019.
But more than accolades, the creative process provided Teresa with a path to forgiveness and healing. Charlene and Teresa delve into how artistic expression can be a powerful tool in navigating grief. They discuss the unexpected ways Route 66 played a role in Teresa's healing and the importance of authenticity in storytelling. Teresa's experience underscores that grief recovery is not a one-time event but an ongoing journey that can lead to profound personal growth and a more beautiful life.
Listeners will find inspiration in Teresa's story, realizing that even the most painful experiences can be transformed into something deeply meaningful. This episode offers a heartfelt look at how creativity can serve as a beacon of hope in the darkest times.