Larry Winter

I hope wherever you are, you know Recovery is with you right where you are. There will be no blog posts on January 1 & 2, 2026. I will return on Monday, January 6, 2026. The end of the year often puts me in a reflective place. I think about the growth I see in […]

I hope wherever you are, you know Recovery is with you right where you are. Trust the tension. Recovery often works in ways we cannot see. Our mental, emotional, and physical health work together to heal when we commit to Recovery and walk with it each day. All things take time to unfold. There is

I hope wherever you are, you know Recovery is with you right where you are. The Christmas season is a beautiful time of year. It does not end on December 25 but continues into early January. This is a time to look back on the year that is passing and to think about our hopes

Due to the Christmas holiday, my next blog will be on Monday, December 29, 2025. I hope wherever you are, you know Recovery is with you right where you are. Recovery entered my world quietly. Have you ever paused to think about that? Recovery did not come with force or a big display. It did

I hope wherever you are, you know Recovery is with you right where you are. I remember coming home from college for Christmas break as a young man. I felt so much excitement inside. My mom loved the Christmas season. She made many kinds of chocolate candy and more cookies than I could count. My

I hope wherever you are, you know Recovery is with you right where you are. Entering Recovery can feel scary. We may not know what to expect. Some of us want proof that it works. Others begin with hope and faith in the journey. Joy grows where trust takes root and fear begins to fade.

I hope wherever you are, you know Recovery is with you right where you are. Growth in virtue and good habits of character is important for our mental and spiritual health. Virtue means building inner strength through faith and good deeds. It is about being good, acting from the heart, and choosing to do what

I hope wherever you are, you know Recovery is with you—right where you are. Many of us have heard the words, “It is more blessed to give than to receive.” These words remind me of my early days in Recovery. I went to support groups, attended therapy, and shared my struggles with family and friends.

I hope wherever you are, you know Recovery is with you—right where you are. Joy begins with a simple truth: Recovery is near. We often think joy means being happy all the time. In Recovery, joy implies something deeper. Recovery is near means it is not far away or watching from a distance. Near is

I hope wherever you are, you know Recovery is with you—right where you are. Travel is often heavy during the Christmas season, both on the roads and in the skies. Many of us look forward to being home with family and friends when that is possible. This season also gives us a chance to bring