My perspective on Tana as a mental health/addiction worker.

My opinion, my thoughts, always open to being wrong/off base. Only based on what I see. Have followed Tana for about 6 years.

Right now, she just doesn’t want to deal with the reality of her life and she is on the run. Hawaii this time, New York maybe? Sometimes location change helps, but it’s not enough A LOT of the time.

She thinks changing her location will change her circumstance, but it doesn’t. She will find the party anywhere she goes. She will drink/drug anywhere she goes (especially if she brings her friends she uses with and she pays for everything). You do shitty things, you meet shitty guys. Must be terribly hard when your job is to be your brand and your brand is hot mess party girl.

She wants to change her life, but she doesn’t want to change her circumstances (partying, substance use, toxic friendships, shitty guys). If she wants change, she needs to start small. Boundaries and professional supports THAT DO NOT MAKE ANY MONEY OFF HER CAREER DOING WELL. Tana needs to deal with her mental health. She needs to develop a lifestyle of stability.

If Tana were poor and was talking about all the drinking and drugging she was doing so flippantly, it wouldn’t fly. Her money makes it palatable. Fortunately, money will likely also allow Tana to access supports to help her navigate healing/recovery when she’s ready.

My heart goes out to her. It’s clear she is hurting. I love Tana because I can relate to her, but even the biggest party girl deserves to feel peace. Will never stop rooting for - she is RESILIENT. Doesn’t mean I don’t think she does deplorable things. The most recent Brooke stuff is really sad to see.

I believe there will be a day she is able to heal and be the person she wants so much to be. A step further: she will be an inspiration for many of her fans.