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This week's episode we touch in with an old friend, Mark O'Brien. Mark currently lives in Lutherville, Maryland with his lovingly transparent family, wife Maria, three kids, and pup Otis. He is an accomplished human who believes in the power of redemption and living a life of purpose. 

In 2008, his then-girlfriend threw Mark a birthday party and he choose to drive them home afterwards. Laura unfortunately passed away as a result of that decision. What started for Mark as a promising law career and a looming marriage proposal took a detour. 

Mark is now a post-traumatic growth coach, author, and creator of the GROWTH journey, a structured, research-based program designed to help individuals heal, find meaning, and grow after trauma, loss, and other significant life disruptions. 

Book: Crashing: I Love You. Forgive Me.: O'Brien, Mark L.: 9781990461415: Amazon.com: Books

Program:  Coaching – Mark L. O'Brien 

Resources for individuals who fear they've caused  an accident: Post-Crash Resource Guide — Families for Safe Streets - USA Drunk Driving | Statistics and Resources | NHTSA SAFE Support — Streets Are For Everyone Home - The Hyacinth Fellowship 

Positive Psychology: What Is Positive Psychology & Why Is It Important? Master of Applied Positive Psychology | Penn LPS Boulder Crest Foundation - The Home of Posttraumatic Growth (PTG) 

Overdose Loss Survivors resources: Grief Resources for Families - Partnership to End Addiction ResourcesforFamiliesFacingOverdoseLoss.pdf Lifeline for Loss - Overdose Lifeline Grief Recovery for Those Who Have Lost Due to Drug Use -GRASP

Resources for people integrating after incarceration: Where Can You Get Help with Employment After Incarceration? – How to Justice Hud Housing Network Second Chance Guide | Reentry Resources for Formerly Incarcerated People