The Sacred Journey of Recovery ![]()
Are you one of the many people in recovery who feels like you’re missing something? You’ve either been sober a long time, and you’re not thrilled about it, or you…
Donna MarksJuly 25, 2020
Run Away from Addiction and Into the Arms of Recovery ![]()
It’s strange how addiction lures us back into its web again and again, regardless of how many times it knocks us down. We swear we will never do ________ again,…
Donna MarksJune 7, 2020
With So Many People Losing Children to Addiction, Where’s the Manual on How to Be a Mom? ![]()
Every Mother’s Day, I wonder how many of us survived either as kids or moms. Child-rearing is passed down from generation to generation without any written instructions. If the parenting…
Donna MarksMay 10, 2020
So, You Think You Can Just “Quit” Your Addiction ![]()
A friend recently pointed out to me that she keeps seeing ads about how to quit smoking. As we all know, nicotine is one of the hardest addictions to stop.…
Donna MarksMay 4, 2020
Early Warning Signs of Addiction ![]()
Some people find themselves addicted from the first drink of alcohol, or the first hit of anything that provides an overwhelming euphoria. This could be due to the personal reinforcement…
Donna MarksApril 30, 2020
The Path to Real Healing ![]()
Some people have had dozens of chances to get sober, the best treatment centers, a good support system, and yet they don’t stay sober. Other people have minimal resources and…
Donna MarksApril 28, 2020
A Clear Integrated Approach ![]()
There is more than one route to the same destination. We aren’t here to tell you how to make your journey, but we can provide a navigational system that does…
Donna MarksApril 24, 2020
Healing Your Addiction Is an Inside Job ![]()
Did you know that most people who attempt to stop an addiction do not succeed? Research shows that only 25–40% of people stay sober from attending 12-Step programs or residential…
Donna MarksApril 21, 2020
How Did I Get This Way? ![]()
You weren’t born addicted. Even if you carried a gene that made you more susceptible, no gene tells you that you have to drink, drug, gamble, smoke, or engage in…
Donna MarksApril 20, 2020
Being Addicted Doesn’t Mean You’re Broken ![]()
There’s a difference between being broken and being wounded. One state offers hope; the other offers despair. If you are struggling with a behavior that is causing you problems and…
Donna MarksApril 19, 2020
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