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Tammy Hembrow’s sister reveals how following in her footsteps led to drugs, alcohol and depression

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Tammy Hembrow’s sister disclosed that her journey into social media influencing resulted in substance abuse, alcoholism, and deep sadness.

In an episode of the Deliverance Down Under podcast, Starlette Thynne admitted that for a long time, she held Tammy, along with her sisters Amy and Emilee, in high regard, almost as if they were on a pedestal.

She mentioned, “I too am part of a family of seven – plenty of competition for attention and vying for the limelight.

In eighth grade, we moved to Brisbane and made it our home. I am the middle child with three elder sisters and three younger siblings in the family.

‘When I was younger, my three elder sisters were significantly older and had already embarked on their paths in life as young women. I admired them greatly.’

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As a dedicated follower, I recall that Tammy’s social media career began flourishing while I was still in high school. It’s important to note that I had no intention of dwelling in her limelight; I never aspired to be overshadowed by her success.

‘One of my sisters started gaining a lot of attention online,’ she said.

During my school years, particularly towards the end, I often heard people calling out to me saying, “Aren’t you so-and-so’s sister?” This made me desire to establish my own identity distinct from being just someone’s sibling.

‘But it kind of snowballed into this: “I’m blah blah blah’s sister”.’

Starlette shared that initially, she hadn’t felt the urge to have a social media account. However, things changed when she got asked to model for one of Tammy’s brands.

After finishing school, an opportunity arose for me to model for one of her brands. At that moment, I had no desire for Instagram or any form of social media; I simply wished to keep a low profile. However, my partner then suggested, “You really should create an Instagram account.

After checking her Instagram account, Starlette suddenly gained numerous followers quickly, an unexpected event that she found thrilling yet unprepared to manage.

She found that as her audience grew, so did the self-imposed pressure she was feeling.

When I looked at my sisters, I marveled at their beauty – I was quite young then, uncertain about the direction my life should take, yet I yearned to match up to their standards.

She mentioned that a combination of low self-worth and her recent celebrity status led her to resort to alcohol and drugs as a means to deal with the situation.

She admitted that her self-assurance was quite frail, and at social gatherings, she often resorted to alcohol consumption as a means of overcoming her feelings of insecurity.

‘I developed a habit of finding my confidence in alcohol.’

Starlette added: “Eventually, I found myself in harmful situations, using substances such as cocaine extensively. With a damaged part of me, it felt like a means of fleeing from the distress I experienced daily.

In that field, I experienced incredibly intense peaks and disheartening troughs. It didn’t take long for me to understand that self-interest dominates over concern for others within the industry.

It felt as though I were living a life that wasn’t my own, striving to meet others’ expectations rather than living authentically.

Starlette added that she found herself in certain situations where she had to make concessions due to others’ assumed expectations of her.

I found myself in situations where I regrettably engaged in intimate acts with men, while under the influence of alcohol. At the time, I was aware that these actions would lead to pain and self-loathing.”

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As a devoted follower, I can’t help but share my thoughts on Starlette’s recent confession. She confessed that she willingly subjected herself to challenging situations as a form of self-imposed penance. Moreover, she bravely revealed her struggle with self-harm during those tough times.

She shared that she often subjected herself to such situations as a form of self-punishment. She intentionally inflicted wounds, knowing they’d scar deeply and last a lifetime, while speaking with obvious emotion.

Additionally, she confessed to experiencing thoughts of taking her own life at a time when her self-confidence hit an all-time low.

She expressed, “I was reaching a stage where I disliked my identity – I felt I offered no genuine worth to anyone. I seemed insignificant and unimportant in others’ lives. Everyone preferred the shining star that remained intact in their minds, rather than the one that was shattered.

‘I reached a stage where the thought of drifting off to sleep forever seemed incredibly satisfying to me.’

She mentioned that talking to a relative who had dedicated their life to faith in Jesus helped her overcome her emotional struggles.

In my struggle, grappling with my troubled thoughts and haunted by my past, I came across the notion of a God who erases one’s history. This was the moment I felt I had experienced a deeply personal, intimate encounter with God, which left me overflowing with radiant light.

For those facing difficulties with their emotional well-being, it’s recommended that they reach out to Lifeline at 13 11 14 or Beyond Blue at 1300 22 4636 for support and assistance.

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2025-07-16 05:34

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