I wanted to let you all know of a new Blog/Newsletter called "Addiction Professional." It contains many topics all associated with the journey of recovery from alcohol and/or drug addiction. On this new online paper, I found a wonderful Review of Tales of Addiction and Inspiration for Recovery! I feel honored to receive this praise for a book that virtually wrote itself with the help of so many contributors. Here is the Review:
"Storytelling has the power to move people toward understanding and inspiration in a way therapy cannot. Aware of storytelling’s magic, Barbara Sinor has assembled a powerful collection of recovery stories to help those struggling with addiction and recovery in “Tales of Addiction and Inspiration for Recovery: Twenty True Stories from the Soul” (Modern History Press, 2010).
When attempting recovery from alcohol, substance abuse, or any addiction, stories of how others have succeeded can be priceless. Stories are the basis of the “Big Book of Alcoholics Anonymous,” one of the first and most successful recovery programs. Barbara Sinor has created a “Big Book” for the twenty-first century with twenty true stories of people dealing with addiction, undergoing recovery, and dealing with relapses. While pain and frustration fill many of these pages, so does enough hope to inspire any reader. Beyond the stories, Dr. Sinor provides insight into the steps from addiction to recovery by pulling from behavioral theory, recovery philosophy, new understandings from the world of physics, and spiritual development.
These true stories were collected from drug addicts and alcoholics as well as many authors who have written about the difficulties and ultimate successes of their recoveries. Interwoven throughout the book is the journal of Barbara’s son, illuminating his journey from alcoholism to recovery. Barbara also details the difficulties she and her husband experienced in witnessing their son’s journey.
In the book’s introduction, Barbara writes, “Addicted or not, we all have stories to tell.” Whether the reader is a codependent wishing to help an addicted loved one, or an addict him or herself, this powerful book grows with each story as readers come to understand the truth of addiction, how it affects people in different and similar ways, and how it is possible not only to choose recovery, but ultimately, to find a new day filled with hope and freedom from addiction. Although individual stories cover a myriad of substances, including alcohol, marijuana, cocaine, heroin, barbiturates, and amphetamines, the reader will begin to discover a thread of humanity which binds us all, addicted or not.
Reviewers rave about “Tales of Addiction and Inspiration for Recovery.” Ken Seeley, author of “Face It and Fix It” states, “These heart-wrenching and ultimately heartwarming stories provide the inspiration for each one of us to know that recovery works.” Leslie Lovejoy, author of “Create Your Health Using the Five Keys to Wellness” testifies, “one is struck both with the pain and suffering that was experienced, and also the hope for a healthier future.” And Elaine DiNucci of Stanford University calls the book “gut-wrenching…The stories are riveting, each starting out with family history that is inevitably pivotal to the storyteller’s current situation. A must read.”"
Here is the link to the new Blog/Newsletter: Addiction Professional
January 11, 2011
January 09, 2011
New Addiction Newsletter
HAPPY NEW YEAR EVERYONE!!
I hope you all had lots of fun and laughter during the Holiday Season. Where I live in northern California, we do not often get snow in the winter but recently we received about four inches! It was so peaceful and calm even the deer on our back hill looked posed and unreal.
Recently, I found a Newsletter surrounding the topic of Addiction Recovery of all kinds. Please check it out and let me know what you think: Addiction Daily
Tales of Addiction and Inspiration for Recovery is selling widely around the world... It warms my heart that this book is helping so many others on their journey. It has been released in E-Reader form also for $9.99!
Love & Light,
Barbara~
December 16, 2010
The Holiday Blues...
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year....
Those seemingly happy good wishes can sound like needles scratching an old record spinning around...going nowhere. Why is it that this time of year is so difficult for so many people?
One reason is we usually connect with our families, maybe for the first time in many years. When family members get together, many times, we fall into our "old out-moded" patterns and chidlhood scripts which we learned ever so rightously as a child. We play our roles of "the oldest and smartest one" to "the baby who gets away with everything." We re-robe ourselves in past behavior as we gather around the holiday table and tree. The co-dependent mother and the doubting father roles are resumed accordingly bringing past traditions to the present.
If one person of the family has changed, grown, or moved-on emotionally, some family members are put "off-guard" and don't know how to respond or act around the newly transformed individual. This happens often when the family member has entered recovery and sobriety. The rest of the family may not know how to treat the newly sober which brings tension and a sense of unease to the whole family. "Do we talk to him/her about it?" "Did he/she really stop using?" "Will he/she stay sober?"
The best reaction I can suggest is showing that member of the family that has taken such a big step toward saving their life is: Hugging, smiling, back-patting, listening, and even laughing with compassion in your heart.
As The Dalai Lama says: "We should rejoice in our fortune of having the precious chance, as humans, to practice altruism." Use your chance this holiday season to reach out to your family, whether addicted or in recovery, you may not have a second chance to do so....
Love & Light to you all this Holiday Season!
Barbara~
Those seemingly happy good wishes can sound like needles scratching an old record spinning around...going nowhere. Why is it that this time of year is so difficult for so many people?
One reason is we usually connect with our families, maybe for the first time in many years. When family members get together, many times, we fall into our "old out-moded" patterns and chidlhood scripts which we learned ever so rightously as a child. We play our roles of "the oldest and smartest one" to "the baby who gets away with everything." We re-robe ourselves in past behavior as we gather around the holiday table and tree. The co-dependent mother and the doubting father roles are resumed accordingly bringing past traditions to the present.
If one person of the family has changed, grown, or moved-on emotionally, some family members are put "off-guard" and don't know how to respond or act around the newly transformed individual. This happens often when the family member has entered recovery and sobriety. The rest of the family may not know how to treat the newly sober which brings tension and a sense of unease to the whole family. "Do we talk to him/her about it?" "Did he/she really stop using?" "Will he/she stay sober?"
The best reaction I can suggest is showing that member of the family that has taken such a big step toward saving their life is: Hugging, smiling, back-patting, listening, and even laughing with compassion in your heart.
As The Dalai Lama says: "We should rejoice in our fortune of having the precious chance, as humans, to practice altruism." Use your chance this holiday season to reach out to your family, whether addicted or in recovery, you may not have a second chance to do so....
Love & Light to you all this Holiday Season!
Barbara~
October 21, 2010
Amazon Ranking
Hi Everyone!
I haven't posted lately... actually I have been very busy marketing Tales of Addiction. I believe the book's message of hope and compassion is spreading! Amazon.com has a ranking system for their books listed for purchase and Tales of Addiction and Inspiration for Recovery hit their top 1% on October 10th!! This is very exciting!
To view more information about the book on Amazon, even take a look-see inside, please go to:
I haven't posted lately... actually I have been very busy marketing Tales of Addiction. I believe the book's message of hope and compassion is spreading! Amazon.com has a ranking system for their books listed for purchase and Tales of Addiction and Inspiration for Recovery hit their top 1% on October 10th!! This is very exciting!
To view more information about the book on Amazon, even take a look-see inside, please go to:
September 22, 2010
Uniquely designed for Astaraians!
Uniquely designed for Astara, a non-profit spiritual organization I have belonged to for over thirty years, my beaded Bracelets and Bookmarks are now available! One does not need to be a member to purchase these special items if you feel a connection to them.
Please visit Astara's web site to view and/or purchase these one-of-a-kind pieces. While I make these beaded-beauties, I meditate on the person who will wear or use them to instill a since of peace, joy, and love.
Visit Astara to see the Bracelet: ASTARA
Visit Astara to see the Bookmark: ASTARA
If you are interested in learning more about Astara please visit their web site Here: Astara.org
My Blessings to you,
Barbara~
More beaded designs: BarbsBeading!
Please visit Astara's web site to view and/or purchase these one-of-a-kind pieces. While I make these beaded-beauties, I meditate on the person who will wear or use them to instill a since of peace, joy, and love.
Visit Astara to see the Bracelet: ASTARA
Visit Astara to see the Bookmark: ASTARA
If you are interested in learning more about Astara please visit their web site Here: Astara.org
My Blessings to you,
Barbara~
More beaded designs: BarbsBeading!
September 20, 2010
Online Radio Interview
Hello Everyone!
I wanted to let you know to be sure to tune in on this latest online radio interview with Chris Schreoder's Program:
I wanted to let you know to be sure to tune in on this latest online radio interview with Chris Schreoder's Program:
The show will air on Monday, September 27th at 7pm PT. This will be a great show to listen to bringing you insights into why I wrote Tales of Addiction; what my recovery philosophy is about; and an inside personal look at recovery for today. Please write me your comments and tell me your thoughts after hearing this interview!
Love & Light,
Barbara~
September 06, 2010
Interview for You
I had a nice chat with Host Robbie Motter on BlogTalk Radio yesterday. If you would like to listen in, just click here: Interview Sept. 5th
Robbie and I knew each briefly while I lived in southern California in the 1990s. We both wrote articles for a lovely women's magazine titled "For You!" Robbie is a great lady with so much energy and knowledge of getting women connected -- such a supportor of women becoming all they can be!
Now that summer is coming to an end, I find myself beginning to enter a "reflection" phase of the year. Fall brings a respite of peaceful leaves truning yellow and nature winding down for a rest. I like to do the same...
2010 has been very busy for me with Tales of Addiction being released and all the promotion that is required when a new book is presented to the public. I have enjoyed many Radio Shows online and off, one local television appearance, many booksigning events, and meeting new people on FaceBook. I still have a few online radio shows coming up and one live radio program which I am excited about. I will be sure to post these here and on my web site: Inspiration for Recovery
If you have started reading (or finished) Tales of Addiction, I know your heart has been touched with compassion for all the writers of the addiction stories. To honor them, please go to either Amazon or Barnes & Noble web sites and write your comments about your thoughts and feelings. Sharing your own emotions about reading this book not only honors their path, but also your own.
Here is a link to Amazon's page to write your review--just scroll down to the heading Create a Review:
Robbie and I knew each briefly while I lived in southern California in the 1990s. We both wrote articles for a lovely women's magazine titled "For You!" Robbie is a great lady with so much energy and knowledge of getting women connected -- such a supportor of women becoming all they can be!
Now that summer is coming to an end, I find myself beginning to enter a "reflection" phase of the year. Fall brings a respite of peaceful leaves truning yellow and nature winding down for a rest. I like to do the same...
2010 has been very busy for me with Tales of Addiction being released and all the promotion that is required when a new book is presented to the public. I have enjoyed many Radio Shows online and off, one local television appearance, many booksigning events, and meeting new people on FaceBook. I still have a few online radio shows coming up and one live radio program which I am excited about. I will be sure to post these here and on my web site: Inspiration for Recovery
If you have started reading (or finished) Tales of Addiction, I know your heart has been touched with compassion for all the writers of the addiction stories. To honor them, please go to either Amazon or Barnes & Noble web sites and write your comments about your thoughts and feelings. Sharing your own emotions about reading this book not only honors their path, but also your own.
Here is a link to Amazon's page to write your review--just scroll down to the heading Create a Review:
August 29, 2010
San Francisco Book Review!
A new Review was just published for Tales of Addiction in the San Francisco and Sacramento Book Review! I am so pleased that the public and addiction professionals are receiving this book positively.
I was also interviewed recently by Chris Schroeder for his online radio show "Afflicted & Affected by Addiction." The interview will air online in September. I will be sure to announce the date and post it here and on my web site: Inspiration for Recovery
September is National Recovery Month and will be celebrated nationwide with events, runs/walks, conferences, fairs and groups. To learn more where there is an event close to you visit this site:
I was also interviewed recently by Chris Schroeder for his online radio show "Afflicted & Affected by Addiction." The interview will air online in September. I will be sure to announce the date and post it here and on my web site: Inspiration for Recovery
September is National Recovery Month and will be celebrated nationwide with events, runs/walks, conferences, fairs and groups. To learn more where there is an event close to you visit this site:
There will be thousands gathering all month to celebrate those in recovery and those with loved ones in recovery. In my own county of Lake, California, we will be honoring those in recovery with a walk/hike from one park to another in the city of Clearlake on September 11th. There will be vendors, booths, literature, music, and food!
Enjoy these last few days of summer weather!
Love & Light,
Barbara~
August 12, 2010
New Etsy Jewelry Shop!
Hi Everyone!
I wanted to let you all know that I have openned my first Etsy.com handmade beaded jewelry store! You can visit my "BarbsBeading" shop anytime to browse the unique bracelets I have designed.
When I sit down to design an individual piece, I open myself to guidance to make a speacial piece which inspires the qualities of joy, hope, nature, love, and Life!
Here is a link to my Etsy.com store: BarbsBeading
With the Holidays fast approaching maybe this is the time to shop for special women on your list (and of course, yourself!).
I wanted to let you all know that I have openned my first Etsy.com handmade beaded jewelry store! You can visit my "BarbsBeading" shop anytime to browse the unique bracelets I have designed.
When I sit down to design an individual piece, I open myself to guidance to make a speacial piece which inspires the qualities of joy, hope, nature, love, and Life!
Here is a link to my Etsy.com store: BarbsBeading
With the Holidays fast approaching maybe this is the time to shop for special women on your list (and of course, yourself!).
August 09, 2010
New Review!!
Hello Everyone!
The "Fresno Book Review" just posted/printed a great Review of Tales of Addiction and Inspiration for Recovery!! Please take a look:
The "Fresno Book Review" just posted/printed a great Review of Tales of Addiction and Inspiration for Recovery!! Please take a look:
I am very happy that this healing book is being received by the public critics so positively. Our nation is crying for help with its addiction trauma. And, I am afraid it will even increase when our troops come home from one of the largest producers of heroin substances. But not all illegal drugs are made in foreign countries, Americans are readily consuming prescription drugs to the point of a large increase of addiction to medications. Visit the web site below and left "Dad on Fire" to read the latest information about our nation's sad addiction population.
If you haven't visited my web site lately, please do. I have added archived Radio Interviews from the past few months and listed new ones coming up. You can also go to any of my books' individual pages to read more articles and interviews. Thank you also, for leaving your comments here.
Love & Light,
Barbara~
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