Experiencing Transcendence shatters the myth that addiction and trauma must be lifelong battles. Drawing on decades of clinical success, Richard Taite and Dr. Constance Scharff reveal a radical truth: complete freedom is possible. Building on the Stages of Change model, they introduce a powerful final stage-Transcendence-where old wounds lose their pull, self-care blossoms into compassion, resilience takes root, and love becomes boundless. With inspiring stories and practical guidance, this book restores hope, challenges outdated recovery dogma, and offers a clear path to the life you were always meant to live: free, whole, and unshakably alive.

"Our identity is a MWe (Me + We) that transcends the lie of the separate self, one that leads to the pain of disconnection so often found in addiction. This powerful approach gives you the tools to find the open awareness underlying this more integrated identity that opens the door to living a free and fulfilling life."
-Daniel J. Siegel, MD, New York Times bestselling author,
IntraConnected; Personality and Wholeness in Therapy; and Aware
Founder and Director of Education, Mindsight Institute

"This is a fresh and innovative perspective on recovery and goes beyond conventional wisdom."
-Timothy Fong, MD, Professor of Psychiatry, UCLA School of Medicine
President-Elect, American Academy of Addiction Psychiatry

"This book is not just a testament to resilience; it is a call to action for all of us to listen, learn, and help those who are struggling to find their path to recovery."
-Kelly Wright, Award-Winning Journalist