I hope wherever you are, you know Recovery is with you right where you are. Recovery begins with vulnerability, the unraveling of blind spots, and the management of our emotions without being overwhelmed. As we grow in stability, we release pride, ego, and old defense mechanisms. Then we become curious without shame. We notice patterns […]

I hope wherever you are, you know Recovery is with you right where you are. I am Catholic. Today, I went to Mass, met with my spiritual director, and spent time alone thinking about my Lenten journey. Lent is a 40-day season that begins on Ash Wednesday and ends before Holy Thursday. It is a

I hope wherever you are, you know Recovery is with you right where you are. You may wonder how to use the encouragement from a Daily Devotional. I hope The Daily Devotional: 12 Steps to Unshakeable Recovery becomes a gentle conversation between us and Recovery itself. We can use this Devotional in different ways: Start

I hope wherever you are, you know Recovery is with you right where you are. Self-awareness is very important in Recovery. There are three kinds: psychological, moral, and spiritual. Each one helps us understand ourselves and guides how we live each day. These are not things others can see on the outside. They happen within

I hope wherever you are, you know Recovery is with you right where you are. When we feel calm in our mind, heart, and spirit, it is a time to plan how we will care for ourselves when suffering returns. So we ask: how will we cope when we feel overwhelmed? Those of us who

I hope wherever you are, you know Recovery is with you right where you are. Recovery is full of potholes and a traffic jam or two. But when we stay on the road of Recovery, we can better manage our symptoms. We also grow spiritually, emotionally, and mentally. There are times in our lives when

I hope wherever you are, you know Recovery is with you right where you are. When I lead a Recovery group or meet with a peer in Recovery, a theme sometimes appears deception. Many of us are moved by a mix of things. We truly want Recovery. We search our hearts and try to grow.

I hope wherever you are, you know Recovery is with you right where you are. When we begin our journey of healing, we can imagine a cross as our symbol of Recovery. Through this journey, we experience a spiritual awakening. It takes courage to live a life of Recovery. Recovery is a gift, whether we

I hope wherever you are, you know Recovery is with you right where you are. Yesterday, I used the image of a cross to show how suffering can connect us to Recovery. Today I want to share some antidotes that help us face life’s challenges and bring a spring to our step. But first, we

I hope wherever you are, you know Recovery is with you right where you are. Recovery shows us how to lose the life we once knew so we can find a new life filled with hope, comfort, strength, and, in time, triumph. Sometimes people talk about Recovery as if it is grand and beautiful. But