Romance & Recovery ![]()
Addiction is an empty hole that is trying to be filled with anything that masks feelings of emptiness or emotional discomfort. That’s why there’s only one addiction — what I…
Donna MarksJanuary 29, 2024
Three Differences Between Abstinence and Sobriety ![]()
Lots of people get sober or stop other bad habits, but very few maintain lifetime sobriety. Being sober isn’t just about abstaining from something. It’s about transforming from an individual…
Donna MarksJanuary 7, 2024
Three Things That Can Save A Loved One’s Life ![]()
September is suicide prevention month. The World Health Organization reports more than 700,000 people commit suicide yearly and is the fourth leading cause of death for 15-29-year-olds. Suicide is on…
Donna MarksSeptember 10, 2023
Three Signs of Workaholism ![]()
Monday is Labor Day, a time to honor our nation’s workers and their contribution to the success of our country. Work is a wonderful thing. People who love their careers…
Donna MarksSeptember 4, 2023
The Three Cs of Successful Therapy ![]()
Some people have misperceptions about therapy and treatment. They go for help because they’re in pain but tend to stop as soon as the pain subsides. But pain is a…
Donna MarksJuly 9, 2023
What does freedom from addiction mean to you? ![]()
On July 4, 1776, the Declaration of Independence declared America as a country free from rule by Great Britain. Freedom sounds like a wonderful thing. Right? But if this were…
Donna MarksJuly 3, 2023
Three Ways to Distinguish Love Addiction from True Love ![]()
Love addiction is at an all-time high. And getting high is what people are getting instead of solid, lasting intimacy. It’s no one’s fault. We’ve become an instant-everything world, and…
Donna MarksApril 24, 2023
Three Differences Between Enabling and Disabling ![]()
With the disease of addiction, enabling is considered a bad thing – it’s called codependency. They make excuses, rescue, cover-up, and otherwise protect the impaired person from the consequences of…
Donna MarksJanuary 26, 2023
Four Ways to Start the New Year with A Do-Over Instead of a Hangover ![]()
Many of us start the New Year with a resolution to stop a particular behavior that hasn’t served our highest good. By the time January 1st comes around, many people…
Donna MarksDecember 27, 2022
Six Ways to Prevent A Shopping Addiction During the Holiday ![]()
The holidays are the time of year when we are encouraged to spend money. Even before Halloween, we’re bombarded with ads on what to purchase. It’s also a time we’re…
Donna MarksDecember 12, 2022
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