Recovery from addiction
Living beyond relapse cycles, rebuilding identity and finding purpose after active addiction.
David PaperMirrors Marrero is an author, inspirational speaker and workshop facilitator with more than 20 years of experience in substance use, behavioral health, trauma-informed care, recovery, resilience and personal transformation. He speaks to treatment programs, churches, schools, nonprofits, conferences and community settings — including work connected to Rikers Island.
Living beyond relapse cycles, rebuilding identity and finding purpose after active addiction.
Trauma-informed language, safety, regulation and the difference between coping and healing.
Habits, self-honesty and the reflective writing practice behind PaperMirrors.
Faith, surrender and inner alignment as a practical foundation — not a performance.
Burnout, compassion fatigue and sustainable care for staff in behavioral health settings.
Thinking from the end: designing a life on purpose instead of by reaction.
Every talk is shaped around your audience: people in early recovery, clinical staff, congregations, students or leadership teams.
Check availabilityRead The 90-Day Transformation, book a one-on-one coaching session, or bring facilitated groups to your program.