Growth – Required or Optional? ![]()
Most of us avoid change because it feels too uncomfortable. We prefer the predictable, and when the unexpected occurs, our world seems to turn upside down. However, change always presents…
Donna MarksFebruary 23, 2026
Pain is Not Required for Change ![]()
There’s an expression among people in recovery: No pain, no gain. Pain, whether physical or emotional, captures our attention more than any other sensation or emotion. Everyone has a pain threshold, and…
Donna MarksJanuary 26, 2026
Three Ways to Turn Suffering into Success ![]()
It’s highly unlikely that someone would go through a lifetime without experiencing painful events that are unplanned or unwanted. There are always unexpected losses and situations that can rock someone’s…
Donna MarksFebruary 20, 2024
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
1500 Ladybugs – A Metaphor for Choices ![]()
Recently, I purchased a majestic philodendron that I proudly displayed on the patio. But soon, it showed signs of an infestation, confirmed by a trusty plant app. The white patches…
Donna MarksJanuary 16, 2023
Surviving the Holiday Blues ![]()
The holidays are not the jolliest time of year for people who suffer from depression. Glistening sleigh bells, jazzy carols, and Santa Claus is like fueling loneliness with steroids. Last…
Donna MarksDecember 19, 2022
Three Things You’re Entitled to With Sobriety ![]()
Some people don’t stay sober because things don’t happen fast enough. The consequences of their addiction have cost them money, jobs, respect from the community, and even family losses. Addiction…
Donna MarksSeptember 26, 2022
If You Won’t Change, Neither Will Anything Else ![]()
One of my friends said, “Change is good. You go first.” His humorous comment reflects the difficulty many of us face when we can’t seem to muster the force that…
Donna MarksJanuary 26, 2022
Who’s In Charge Of Your Mind? ![]()
Most people have a hard time changing. They don’t realize how easy it is to feel better. The only reason change is difficult is because they listen to their mind.
Donna MarksJanuary 11, 2022
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