Larry Winter

Stigma is difficult for me to explain to people and what it looks like in our daily activities. I will attempt to do so with a story. Sam reaches out to heal a sad woman who spends many days alone in her apartment. Sam was being watched closely by his faith community since Sunday was […]

When interacting with my brothers and sisters in Recovery, I am astounded by their courage to heal. We may wonder, “What astounds us about these stories?” “Why do we express amazement at those things we see happen”? Throughout my recovery journey, many people have said or done things to help me heal. People include priest,

Several ancient people experienced physical healing. Jesus healed Simon Peter’s mother-in-law, who had a fever. We are told Jesus reached for her hand, and the fever left her instantly. I imagine myself in this scene, astonished by this miraculous example of healing. But as if that were not enough, this healing introduces us to a

When I began to attend support groups, therapy, and taking medication I came out of the desert after wandering in the dark for years. I was prepared to connect with Recoverees and learn what healing was about. Peers were willing to teach me the process of Recovery. It was remarkable to hear what peers went

Recovery is a symbolic baptism where we find hope, healing, and health. We begin to learn to balance our needs with those of our partner, children, family, co-workers, and classmates.      Healing means we are worth more than a sparrow. Sparrows do not hold a high value in the animal community. Viewed as troublesome, sparrows often

Calling and conversion—where does that happen? Recovery reminds us that we are ” right where we are,” in the middle of everything we do daily in our homes and communities, not always at a retreat or mountain top. This is healing news for us. Recovery moments are calling us today, and that change feeds us.

Anna is a woman who suffered from bipolar for over 50 years. She has never stopped investing in Recovery since the day she was diagnosed. She reflects on her Recovery each day by implementing her Recovery plan and giving thanks to God. Anna is a Recoveree of a mental health condition, one of many people

John announced the power of Recovery to people with mental health and substance misuse conditions so he could share healing with community members. John represents a deeper love and relationship with Recovery. Why is that? The deeper tradition says John had a more purified love for healing. Recovery allowed a deeper understanding of who John

Recovery comes to unlock us out of the shadows of darkness, the mind liberates us and brings us to freedom. Recovery and practicing the principles offered to us are the key to a renewed mind, heart, and soul. When we return to health many of us wonder what our purpose in life is. How do

Due to a computer programming issue, I could not post a blog on January 19th and 20th. I rectified the problem and all is right with the world again. When I was a senior in high school I had a great opportunity given to me by a faculty member of the Catholic High School I