Larry Winter

I hope that wherever you are, you know Recovery is with you. Some of us fall into Recovery and make it an extension of who we are. We may spend our whole lives building a foundation around it. Without supportive people walking beside us through the later stages of Recovery, our suffering may continue, and […]

I hope that wherever you are, you know Recovery is with you. How do we make our way through the healing process? In Recovery, there are no dead ends. Recovery can use every experience to help us grow and draw us toward the Peaceful Life. There is a way to grow more naturally when we

I hope that wherever you are, you know Recovery is with you. Our entire country is commemorating the events of September 11, 2001. Twenty-five years have passed since this tragic event rocked the foundation of our country. Many families, friends, first responders, and service workers who responded to the attacks were exposed to trauma. I

I hope that wherever you are, you know Recovery is with you right where you are. When we do not complete the work of the first half of Recovery and we are not healing, we may go back and try to do it again. When this happens, there can be a tendency to overdo it.

I hope that wherever you are, you know Recovery is with you right where you are. We are people in Recovery who love what is familiar—the habits, our families, and the groups that give us a sense of belonging. We are deeply connected to our early experiences, both the good and the difficult. Recovery begins

I hope that wherever you are, you know Recovery is with you right where you are. What a beautiful weekend we had! The weather was fantastic. The extra day gave us more time to enjoy our favorite activities and spend time with family and friends. I have a dear friend who is struggling with mental

I hope that wherever you are, you know Recovery is with you right where you are. This week, I have focused each blog on the two stages of Recovery. Briefly, I would like to review them again. The first stage of Recovery is our ability to build the exterior of our lives. This includes connecting with

I hope that wherever you are, you know Recovery is with you right where you are. The daily practice of the 12 Steps of Recovery often helps us find love within ourselves and in people who may not have received much love in their own lives. Perhaps our deep desire for love becomes our ability

I hope wherever you are, you know Recovery is with you right where you are. What will it take for us to experience a Recovery of Love? One important part is creating positive energy. Healing takes root in our hearts and becomes part of who we are. Without a network of peers, much of our

I hope wherever you are, you know Recovery is with you right where you are. Recovery and its traditions, especially the Twelve Steps, seem important in any spiritual system. They help us recognize and set boundaries around our egocentricity. They also help us build healthy connections with peers, family, and loved ones. Think about children