I hope wherever you are, you know Recovery is with you right where you are. Publishing my second book, Daily Devotional: 12 Steps to Unshakeable Recovery, has helped me connect with many people. I have taken part in four events so far. I feel happy when someone buys one of my books. But more than […]

I hope wherever you are, you know Recovery is with you right where you are. Recovery begins with an honest view of our lives, like standing on a mountaintop, seeing our missteps clearly. Instead of feeling shame, we use them as lessons, surrendering to the deep yearning for purpose and meaning. True healing happens at

I hope wherever you are, you know Recovery is with you right where you are. This is the Introduction to my newly released book, “Daily Devotional 12 Steps to Unshakeable Recovery.”  I have been in Recovery for thirty years. During this time, I have used several 365-day daily devotionals to strengthen my emotional, mental, and

I hope wherever you are, you know Recovery is with you right where you are. Why does Recovery focus so much on hope? Hope in Recovery matters because it gives color and meaning to life—even to our pain. When we have hope, we stop rushing. We are no longer focused on quick results. Instead, we

I hope wherever you are, you know Recovery is with you right where you are. Do you remember when you first began your Recovery journey for mental health and substance misuse? At that time, we may have felt strong emotions and a deep connection. We may have felt clear and present in our daily lives.

I hope wherever you are, you know Recovery is with you right where you are. Abba Poemen said that Abba Ammonas said: “A person can spend his whole time carrying an axe without succeeding in cutting down the tree; while another, with experience of tree-felling, brings the tree down with a few blows. He said

I hope wherever you are, you know Recovery is with you right where you are. In my new book, Daily Devotional – 12 Steps to Unshakeable Recovery, I focus on steps that support mental wellness. The 12th Step says:“We are having a spiritual awakening as a result of our Recovery. We are learning to love

I hope wherever you are, you know Recovery is with you right where you are. Our mental health and substance use struggles do not mean we are crazy. We are not broken. We are not weak. We are human. And being human means our brains are doing what they were made to do. Our brains

I hope wherever you are, you know Recovery is with you right where you are. Is there a symbol in your life that stands for victory? An athlete may raise one finger in the air. A student receives a diploma. A business owner celebrates a profit. An orchestra plays before a full theater. Each of

I hope wherever you are, you know Recovery is with you right where you are. Do you remember the song with the line, “Looking for love in all the wrong places”? And the question from Scripture, “Why do you look for the living among the dead?” (from the Gospel of Luke) Sometimes, we do this