Editor:
On Sunday, June 1, at the Gibsons Public Art Gallery, author Valerie Mason-John held a launch for her new book, Eight Step Recovery: Using the Buddha’s Teachings to Overcome Addiction.
I, along with Martha Royea, participated with the author in sharing our stories of how our lives have been affected by addiction. I spoke about the impact of being born with fetal alcohol spectrum disorder, while Martha spoke about her experiences living with addicts in her family, and Valerie shared her personal experiences as well as wisdom from the book.
Though I am no longer in active addiction, I found guidance for everyday life in this well-written book.
Thank you to all those who came out to support local authors, especially on such a nice day.
Micheal D. Mann, Roberts Creek
