Larry Winter

I hope wherever you are, you know Recovery is with you right where you are. Today is the fifth anniversary of my mother’s passing into eternal life with God. Part of Recovery and overall human experience is grief.  What are we currently navigating regarding grief? How are we managing our grief? What does support look […]

I hope wherever you are, you know Recovery is with you right where you are. Recovery embraces opposites: we can be strong and gentle, desire solitude yet seek connection, share openly while keeping some things private, or disagree and remain friends. Through self-awareness and establishing boundaries, we notice how these contrasts influence both ourselves and

I hope wherever you are, you know Recovery is with you right where you are. Today’s reflection may be difficult for some of us to hear. It is about healing our souls. One thing we see Recovery do again and again is bring healing to men, women, and children. With that in mind, stay with

I hope wherever you are, you know Recovery is with you right where you are. There is a lot of talk today about boundaries. Simply put, boundaries are healthy limits we set in our relationships, activities, and daily lives. Healthy relationships need boundaries to thrive. Our lives need them as well. Do we set realistic

I hope wherever you are, you know Recovery is with you right where you are. It is good to be back with you. I hope you enjoyed some time this past week, especially now that summer is in full swing. Our family vacation was wonderful. We gathered in Ashtabula, Ohio, along the shores of Lake

I will not be posting any blog articles from June 5, 2026, through June 12, 2026. I plan to begin writing again on June 15, 2026. I hope wherever you are, you know Recovery is with you right where you are. Do we ever live with a low-grade fear? Do we feel restless, uneasy, or

I will not be posting any blog articles from June 5, 2026, through June 12, 2026. I plan to begin writing again on June 15, 2026. I hope wherever you are, you know Recovery is with you right where you are. We do not need to become discouraged when we fall back into old habits.

I hope wherever you are, you know Recovery is with you right where you are. According to the National Institutes of Health, neuroplasticity is the brain’s amazing ability to change, adapt, and reorganize itself. Our brains are not permanently wired at birth. Instead, they continually create new pathways and strengthen or remove old ones based

I hope wherever you are, you know Recovery is with you right where you are. During my devotional reading this morning, three thoughts came to mind: the connection between the mind and heart, mercy, and saying “yes.” Thomas Aquinas had one of the greatest minds in history, yet he understood two important truths. First, the

May is Mental Health Awareness Month. If you would like to get involved or learn more about this, go to Home | SAMHSA – Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration I hope wherever you are, you know Recovery is with you right where you are.  The mental health session I attended yesterday at the Chippewa Falls,