Larry Winter

When we come to Recovery and give you admittance to our lives, we find that Recovery lifts the burdens and engages our hearts and souls. Recovery sets us free from our shortcomings. We become etched into our Recovery where love for ourselves and others reigns supreme. Recovery pours into us love and compassion. We may […]

During our support group meeting last evening, we focused on Step Two, “We believe a Power greater than ourselves is the path to hope, healing, and health.” This belief will afford us the strength to take calculated risks without the absolute certainty of what the next moment will be like. When we are depressed, have

Patience in practice is never quitting. Recovery is an imperfect endeavor in our pursuit of finding peace. It does not mean we will never stray from our road toward Recovery. It is facing the present moment even when life is intimidating to us and having the courage to forge ahead. There is cloudiness one day

We returned from a week-long family vacation in Kentucky on Friday. We stayed at a home we rented outside of Danville. We enjoyed light and deep conversations with our daughters and son-in-law during our stay. Unfortunately, our middle daughter could not join us due to her work schedule. The first two days we enjoyed sunny

This will be the last blog until June 26, 2023. I will be taking time off to be with family. There is a light in each of us, and everything is brought to light in you, Recovery. Recovery makes the foggiest circumstances clear. As we use Recovery to tap into our goodness, we find the

Recovery varies for each person. Today we will focus on people who are free from childhood abuse, addiction, and trauma. Research informs us that genetics and biology are major factors in diagnosing a mental health condition. The care plan focuses on Recovery rather than healing since other traumatic factors are not present. The field of

Where we have a need for, Recovery, there must be a break in our understanding of healing. We can locate all we need-every resource and all the strength we require within the principles of Recovery (12 steps see blog June 2, 2023). In the words of Recovery, we can find the instrument to living a

All those who come to Recovery for protection from the chaos of life will find peace in your arms, Recovery. Recovery cares enough always to supply what we need. Your healing is unmatched; it’s even better than the most empathetic parent in the world. Recovery of your character is good, and you will never let

We feel awe, but it is awe enriched by Recovery, the same Recovery that fills us when we recognize our lives have purpose and meaning. The family was completely crushed by the news that their daughter had been rushed to the hospital after she attempted to take her life. Due to confidentiality, the family remained

Communion with Recovery means becoming a new creation. With Recovery we face our pain and darkness, with Recovery we let go, with Recovery, we are elevated up. On our road to Recovery, it may seem that darkness wins. There appears to be nothing but doom and gloom. But we learn from other people, also in