 After trying to reconcile his 30-year marriage to his wife Cathy (who portrayed Connie Collins, Doug's sister, in the "Family First" serial), the couple would divorce that same year.He has since sought counselling and has recovered from his addiction.In 2012, he returned to Tulsa where he began attending a new church and met his current wife Lori, who he said was "extremely important part in my recovery and journey back".