Mark Gladden
Owner of By the Sea Recovery — sharing lived recovery experience and practical insight on sober living, accountability, family support, and recovery in North County San Diego.
An owner who's been there.
Mark Gladden is the owner of By the Sea Recovery, a sober living home located in San Marcos, North County San Diego. After struggling with addiction, Mark found recovery and a new purpose in life: to help others who are facing the same battle he faced.
Today, Mark and his wife Amy lead an owner-operated home in San Marcos that has served men in early recovery since 2013. He stays personally involved with every resident — from the first phone call through life after sober living.
On this page you'll find Mark's writing on sober living, accountability, family recovery, and life in North County San Diego. To learn more about him and the rest of the team, visit the leadership page.
Articles by Mark Gladden
120 articles published
- Can You Go to Sober Living Without Going to Rehab First?
- How to Know if Sober Living Is the Right Fit
- What Happens Before You Move Into Sober Living?
- Can You Work While Living in Sober Living?
- Why BTS Asks for a 90-Day Sober Living Commitment
- Sober Living vs. Rehab: How to Know Which Step Comes Next
- What a Day Actually Looks Like at By the Sea Recovery
- Why North County San Diego Is One of the Best Places to Get Sober
- Executive Recovery: Staying Sober While Rebuilding Your Career
- What Families Should Look for When Choosing a Sober Living Home
- Sober Living vs. Living Alone After Rehab: Which Is Better for Long-Term Recovery?
- Why Men Thrive in Structured Sober Living After Treatment