Meet Donna Marston

Family Recovery Facilitator | CRSW | Founder of Sharing Without Shame

The heartbreak of loving a child in active addiction is like no other.

For years, I tried everything—fixing, giving in, rescuing—until the day I was hit with the truth: I had completely lost myself in my son’s addiction. I wasn’t just helping him…I was addicted to saving him.

That moment of “enough” became the turning point.

From there, I began unraveling the old patterns and rebuilding myself—through boundaries, clarity, and the emotional peace that once felt impossible.

This journey isn’t about giving up on your child. It’s about no longer giving up on yourself.

Today I am the Author of "Healing Without Shame Journal", "Just for Today", "Peeling The Onion" and "Sharing Without Shame".  I'm a Certified Recovery Support Worker, a Energy Healing Practitioner and a Shambala Reiki Master.  

I worked through my pain and gradually stopped participating in the drama of my son’s addiction. I embarked upon a journey of healing and transforming myself utilizing Energy Healing Techniques.  When I was able to move forward with my personal self-care, I also began educating myself about addiction, healing boundaries, unhealthy helping and recovery. It was a long, lonely journey with ups and downs, when people found out I had a child in active addiction, it was like I had cooties - my phone stopped ringing for social events and and the silence became very loud.

It took me years to heal my broken heart, and when I did, I found my voice and my passion for helping parents navigate their new normal - dealing with an addicted child(ren). 

Donna's Credentials & Certifications

  • * Acupuncture Detoxification Specialist

    * Certified Recovery Support Worker (C.R.S.W.)

    * Choose Love Ambassador

    * Energy Healing Practitioner

    * Shamballa Reiki Master

    * Former Member of N.H. Governor's Commission on Alcohol & Drug Abuse - Recovery Task Force

    * Nominee for the 2012 Consumer/Peer Leadership Voice Award sponsored by SAMHSA

    * Nurturing Parents - Families in Substance Abuse, Treatment & Recovery Facilitator

    * Parenting Journey in Recovery & Parenting Journey II  Facilitator

  • * Founder of Families & Parents Sharing Without Shame

    * Harm Reduction Trainer

    * Intuitive Energy Healer
    * International Speaker

    * NAMI™ Trained Parent/Family Support Facilitator

    * N.H. State Advocate

    * 2015 "Recovery Provider of The Year" N.H. Providers Association

    * Sharing Without Shame Podcast Host

    * Published Author

    * Recovery Coach

    * Diplomas in Angel Healing Therapy, Aura & Chakra Healing, Inner Child Healing & Intuitive Healing*

  • Click here to book your FREE 30 minute Discovery call with Donna and find out how she can help you & your loved one.

    Book a Call with Donna 
1 3

Testimonials