Healing Without Shame

"Healing Without Shame" by Donna Marston   This powerful journal serves as a guide and source of inspiration for individuals who find themselves in similar circumstances of loving someone who is in active addiction. The journal provides practical tools and insights to support your healing process.   Donna's story is one of immense emotional suffering, as she grapples with the fear, heartbreak, and desperation that accompany a loved one's active addiction. She candidly shares her struggles and the mistaken belief that her love alone could save her son from the grips of his addiction. Through her vulnerability, readers who have experienced similar situations will find solace in knowing they are not alone in their feelings of helplessness. One of the book's most significant contributions is its honest exploration of the limitations of being an "Unhealthy Helper." Donna's realization that her efforts to love her son into recovery were ineffective and damaging marks a turning point in her j