Three Things You’re Entitled to With Sobriety * Dr. Donna MarksSome people don’t stay sober because things don’t happen fast enough. The consequences of their addiction have cost them money, jobs…Sep 26, 2022Sep 26, 2022
Three Reasons to ForgiveIt’s not always easy to forgive. When we’ve been deeply hurt, holding on to those memories can seem to protect us from getting hurt again…Sep 19, 2022Sep 19, 2022
Three Reasons People LieI recently heard a report that most people lie over thirty times a day. I found this hard to believe, so I self-evaluated to see if it was…Sep 13, 2022Sep 13, 2022
How to Stay Out of Your Way for A Successful RecoveryAfter more than three decades of working with families suffering from addiction, it’s pretty easy to identify the winners from the losers…Aug 29, 2022Aug 29, 2022
Four Keys to HappinessDo you know someone who almost always seems happy? Do you wonder if they are simply blessed with a cheery disposition while others aren’t…Aug 22, 2022Aug 22, 2022
Three Reasons Why You’re Scared, Not AngryWith all that’s happening in the world, many people feel emotionally out of control. They feel triggered by news, traffic, and the…Aug 15, 2022Aug 15, 2022
Five signs that you’re growing spirituallySome people think that spirituality is instantaneous. Spiritual growth is an ongoing learning process, even for those who have a white…Aug 8, 2022Aug 8, 2022
Addiction to Fear, The Root of All Addiction * Dr. Donna MarksIt might seem ridiculous to hear that all addiction is rooted in fear, but it’s true. Fear keeps everyone stuck in any behavior, and…Aug 1, 2022Aug 1, 2022
Three Ways to Differentiate Helping From EnablingI recently spoke with someone twenty-five years sober who said, “I’m going to write a book someday, but it’s not going to be for the…Jul 25, 2022Jul 25, 2022
What It Means To Love YourselfThe concept of loving oneself is the most difficult for people to grasp. We’ve learned to equate love with feeling good, and they’re not…Jul 18, 2022Jul 18, 2022