When we commit to Recovery, we begin to see how deep its compassion truly runs. It never turns away a hungry heart. Recovery will not let us be crushed by depression or anxiety. True security is found through Recovery alone. We don’t need fancy clothes or shiny awards to live by the 12 Steps. The real reward is already given—handed to us by God-higher power.
Recovery washes and renews us with kindness. It’s not because of what we’ve done, but because of what Recovery is in our lives. What a beautiful truth—that Recovery covers us in love. It fills us with a power so gentle yet strong, shaking our hearts back to life. Recovery tends to our wounds and reaches the deepest places of our souls. It heals our broken hearts and changes us from the inside out as we take action to live this new way of life.
Recovery breathes life into us and lifts us out of hopelessness and despair. It restores the innocence of our inner child and gives us new eyes to see our past through the light of the 12 Steps. We are good. We are whole. And Recovery will never stop doing its wonderful work in our lives.
A Welcome to Recovery
Recovery is a journey of hope, courage, and love. It invites us to look honestly at ourselves, seek guidance from a Higher Power, and connect with others who support our growth. This journey is not about perfection—it is about learning, healing, and opening our hearts to God’s love. The following beliefs guide us as we practice Recovery each day, helping us grow spiritually, emotionally, and mentally.
12 Steps of Recovery
Mental Wellness
1. We believe that recovery is possible. With courage and hope, we commit to overcoming the barriers that stand in our way.
2. We believe that a loving God—higher power will restore us spiritually, emotionally, and mentally.
3. We decrease our human desires to hear the voice of God—higher power in our lives.
4. We make a recovery plan after an honest reflection of our behavior.
5. We share our recovery plan with God—higher power, and other people who support us.
6. We surrender to God—higher power, our suffering, anger, resentments, and other emotions blocking our Recovery.
7. We accept Gods—higher powers unconditional love and compassion into our lives.
8. We connect with peers in Recovery and invite their presence into our lives.
9. We are imperfect human beings. Make amends to a person when necessary, then release shame, guilt, and other emotions getting in the way of our growth.
10. We continue to review our recovery plan and revise it when necessary.
11. We realize Recovery is not just an intention—but also an action. Through prayer, reflection, and mindfulness, we seek guidance from God—higher power, and people in our support network.
12. We are having a spiritual awakening as a result of our recovery. We are learning to love ourselves and practicing these steps in all of our affairs.
Adapted From 12 Steps of Alcoholics/Depressed Anonymous by Larry Winter Revised: 09/25
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Larry
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