iWant

My Journey from Addiction and Overconsumption to a Simpler, Honest Life
by Jane Velez-Mitchell

Confronting the Issues of What I Want and Ultimately Discovering What We Need

While she enjoyed a successful career in the media spotlight, Jane Velez-Mitchell was held prisoner by a wide array of addictions--to alcohol, to work, to people, to “stuff,” among others. Only when she sought help for her addiction to alcohol was she finally able to get honest and face underlying issues that had to be confronted one by one to live a truly happy, fulfilling, and purposeful life.

Now, Jane Velez-Mitchell tells her story, not to create another dramatic narrative, but to raise awareness and to show those suffering with addictions of every type how to gain the strength necessary to confront their pain masked by destructive behavior. She describes how the Twelve Steps have helped her to understand the mistakes of her past, repair her destructive behaviors, and create new habits that reinforce a serene sense of self and that make the world a more compassionate place. Through her honest, no-nonsense brand of advice, Velez-Mitchell helps people break the cycle of destructive behavior, start anew, and make a positive and lasting impact on society.