Acquiring Faith When You Have None ![]()
People in recovery or on a spiritual quest are often told to “Keep the faith” or “Trust your higher power.” But what if you don’t have a deity to turn…
Donna MarksJanuary 17, 2022
How Are A Human And A Fly Alike? ![]()
Believe it or not, this is a question on an I.Q. test. I once volunteered as a candidate for my friend who had to administer twenty such exams in her…
Donna MarksNovember 8, 2021
Three Factors of a Successful Intervention ![]()
There are several ways to do an intervention, but the biggest mistake anyone can make is not addressing an addiction at all. Ignoring an eating disorder or substance abuse can…
Donna MarksOctober 18, 2021
Four Reasons Addiction is Hard to Face ![]()
When it comes to addiction, some people spend more time resisting change than getting well. They’re more afraid of living without the vice than being fully alive.
Donna MarksSeptember 13, 2021
Three Things in Which You Should Never Give Up ![]()
Maybe you’ve heard the expression, “Don’t quit before the miracle.” So many people do. They get tired of waiting and think things will never get better, either for themselves or…
Donna MarksAugust 8, 2021
Hello Covid, Good-bye Jessie ![]()
Last September, I was visiting a friend out of state. Checking my voicemail, I was stunned by the following message: Hi, Donna. Some bad news. Jessie died last night...
Donna MarksAugust 1, 2021
The Difference Between Sex & Love Addiction ![]()
Many people often ask about the difference between sex addiction and love addiction. While they often go hand-in-hand, they are not the same. Sex addiction has nothing to do with…
Donna MarksJuly 17, 2021
Are You One of the Lucky Ones? ![]()
Some people go through life never understanding why they don’t reach their goals. They don’t see why they aren’t getting the career they want, true love, good health, or peace…
Donna MarksJune 21, 2021
Addiction Roulette – A Gamble With Very Bad Odds ![]()
One of the problems with the current recovery models is that they don’t recognize there’s only one addiction. You might be thinking, ‘What? That’s impossible; everyone knows there’s a whole…
Donna MarksJune 13, 2021
Are You Too Successful to Be Addicted? ![]()
Addiction is a pandemic problem and at the root of almost all medical and emotional issues. But most people think of an addict as someone they can see; a person…
Donna MarksMay 24, 2021
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