Larry Winter

I hope wherever you are, you know Recovery is with you right where you are. I love the game of basketball. My passion for the game is contagious, and I have become fascinated by both the sport and the life lessons it teaches. I have watched great players compete in their final game. I often […]

I hope wherever you are, you know Recovery is with you right where you are. What do we get out of Recovery? Sometimes we cannot see how taking action in Recovery will benefit us. Yet those who have experienced its healing power want to share the hope that Recovery offers to all of us. At

I hope wherever you are, you know Recovery is with you right where you are. If someone knew the best way to do something, and that thing was an important part of life, wouldn’t we want to learn everything we could from them? Most of us would answer, “Yes.” Now imagine a city where people

I hope wherever you are, you know Recovery is with you right where you are. What does it mean to commune with Recovery? It means sharing our deepest thoughts and feelings. Some of us journey to that quiet place deep within our hearts. From that sacred place comes the fruit of our lives: wisdom, compassion,

I hope wherever you are, you know Recovery is with you right where you are. Today is the fifth anniversary of my mother’s passing into eternal life with God. Part of Recovery and overall human experience is grief.  What are we currently navigating regarding grief? How are we managing our grief? What does support look

I hope wherever you are, you know Recovery is with you right where you are. Recovery embraces opposites: we can be strong and gentle, desire solitude yet seek connection, share openly while keeping some things private, or disagree and remain friends. Through self-awareness and establishing boundaries, we notice how these contrasts influence both ourselves and

I hope wherever you are, you know Recovery is with you right where you are. Today’s reflection may be difficult for some of us to hear. It is about healing our souls. One thing we see Recovery do again and again is bring healing to men, women, and children. With that in mind, stay with

I hope wherever you are, you know Recovery is with you right where you are. There is a lot of talk today about boundaries. Simply put, boundaries are healthy limits we set in our relationships, activities, and daily lives. Healthy relationships need boundaries to thrive. Our lives need them as well. Do we set realistic

I hope wherever you are, you know Recovery is with you right where you are. It is good to be back with you. I hope you enjoyed some time this past week, especially now that summer is in full swing. Our family vacation was wonderful. We gathered in Ashtabula, Ohio, along the shores of Lake

I will not be posting any blog articles from June 5, 2026, through June 12, 2026. I plan to begin writing again on June 15, 2026. I hope wherever you are, you know Recovery is with you right where you are. Do we ever live with a low-grade fear? Do we feel restless, uneasy, or