Larry Winter

I hope that wherever you are, you know Recovery is with you. In our pursuit of Recovery, there is an inner drive to practice the 12 Steps as perfectly as possible. While this is a noble goal, is it realistic? We need to guard against loving order more than we value compassion when we fall […]

I hope that wherever you are, you know Recovery is with you. A Spanish philosopher, Miguel de Unamuno, said, “Life is not, nor ever has been, a straight line forward.” He believed life is shaped more by exceptions and disorder than by perfect order. Life offers us loss and renewal, chaos and healing, all at

I hope that wherever you are, you know Recovery is with you. Our Loyal Recovery reveals itself to us when we desire it, are ready to embrace it, and are open to healing from past hurt and suffering. It is another way of growing and learning to live. The darkness we experience in Recovery does

I hope that wherever you are, you know Recovery is with you. It is easier to begin Recovery with a support system and respect for the traditions. This gives us a sense of “place” and can have a lasting impact on our lives. Even when Recovery gives us “a resistance to fight with,” it helps

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