Larry Winter

I hope wherever you are, you know Recovery is with you right where you are. Self-awareness is very important in Recovery. There are three kinds: psychological, moral, and spiritual. Each one helps us understand ourselves and guides how we live each day. These are not things others can see on the outside. They happen within […]

I hope wherever you are, you know Recovery is with you right where you are. When we feel calm in our mind, heart, and spirit, it is a time to plan how we will care for ourselves when suffering returns. So we ask: how will we cope when we feel overwhelmed? Those of us who

I hope wherever you are, you know Recovery is with you right where you are. Recovery is full of potholes and a traffic jam or two. But when we stay on the road of Recovery, we can better manage our symptoms. We also grow spiritually, emotionally, and mentally. There are times in our lives when

I hope wherever you are, you know Recovery is with you right where you are. When I lead a Recovery group or meet with a peer in Recovery, a theme sometimes appears deception. Many of us are moved by a mix of things. We truly want Recovery. We search our hearts and try to grow.

I hope wherever you are, you know Recovery is with you right where you are. When we begin our journey of healing, we can imagine a cross as our symbol of Recovery. Through this journey, we experience a spiritual awakening. It takes courage to live a life of Recovery. Recovery is a gift, whether we

I hope wherever you are, you know Recovery is with you right where you are. Yesterday, I used the image of a cross to show how suffering can connect us to Recovery. Today I want to share some antidotes that help us face life’s challenges and bring a spring to our step. But first, we

I hope wherever you are, you know Recovery is with you right where you are. Recovery shows us how to lose the life we once knew so we can find a new life filled with hope, comfort, strength, and, in time, triumph. Sometimes people talk about Recovery as if it is grand and beautiful. But

I hope wherever you are, you know Recovery is with you right where you are. In opera, a leitmotif is a small piece of music that helps us recognize a character. When we listen closely, we begin to notice these sounds. The flute may represent the bird. The drums may signal the hunters. The oboe

I hope wherever you are, you know Recovery is with you right where you are. Recovery is hard, yet possible. Even amidst the snowstorm of swirling emotions, self-awareness helps us understand the impact of our inner dialogue. By observing our thoughts and feelings with curiosity, we can let go of those that do not support

I hope wherever you are, you know Recovery is with you right where you are. Mary took a quiet walk in the woods. She sat on a rock to pray and reflect. She wondered if there was a way to avoid facing her mental health condition. In her prayer, she said, “Recovery, all things are