Writer Peter Soderman
Peter spent a short time in the US Navy and went to college on the G.I. bill. He spent most of his working life working in a computer firm. In 1992, he moved to North Carolina from his native Connecticut and opened a computer consulting business; he also taught computer science at the local community college. In 2010, Pete retired to central Mexico with his wife Gethyn, and today writing is his central occupation. He has published a creative nonfiction piece with Shadow Road Quarterly called “The Incident,” about a Vietnam experience, and Powerless No Longer, a self-help book for addiction. He is presently working on two new projects.
Contact Information:
Email: petesoderman@gmail.com
Powerless No Longer” by Peter W. Soderman challenges the conventional narrative of addiction, arguing that individuals are not “powerless” over their addictive behaviors. Drawing on scientific research and studies, Soderman highlights that a significant majority of addicts recover on their own, without traditional interventions like pills, rehabs, or 12-step programs. The book posits that addiction is a learned behavior, rooted in the brain’s reward system, and therefore, it can be unlearned.
Soderman, who himself overcame a long-standing drinking addiction without following 12-step principles, provides readers with a comprehensive guide to self-change. He explains the bio/psycho/social aspects of addiction and presents evidence-based methods and tools that have proven effective for those who recover independently. The book emphasizes neuroplasticity, the brain’s natural ability to rewire itself, as a key factor in overcoming addiction. Rather than offering a “silver bullet,” “Powerless No Longer” provides a range of choices and encourages readers to tap into their internal strength and desire for self-change to build a personalized recovery program that suits their individual needs.
