The Truth About Addiction
The Truth About Addiction
Dr. Samantha Harte
Why nothing changed until I forgave myself: Dr. Harte's story of redemption
32 minutes Posted Oct 17, 2025 at 4:00 pm.
Welcome, Context, And CTA
From Clinician To Author After Loss
Why Forgiveness And Why Now
Audience Definitions Of Forgiveness
Rethinking Amends: Turn It Inward
Perfectionism Collides With Betrayal
Rock Bottom And Self-Soothing
Working The Steps On Marriage
The Radical Idea Of Self-Amends
Dialoguing With The Inner Critic
Intuition As Inner Leadership
Discovery Of A Five-Year Affair
Business Born In The Mess
Choosing To Stay And Rebuild
Clearing Shame To Choose Clearly
Invitation To Do The Work
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Send us Fan Mail What if forgiveness isn’t something you give away—but the foundation you stand on? I share a raw story of recovery, grief, and betrayal that reframed everything I believed about healing. After losing my sister to overdose, my two worlds—clinical work and spiritual practice—collided, and I began translating the wisdom of recovery for anyone stuck in cycles of addiction, perfectionism, or emotional chaos. The ninth step’s spirit of amends became a mirror: before I could repair ...