Some of us believe, “Ask and we shall receive.” Let me be clear: When we ask for something from our spouse, friend, or another person it does not mean they will magically give us what we ask for. Recovery can help us know the deepest desires and longings of our hearts. This means we may […]

Mary, a fictional name, discovered healing and Recovery in stages. In the beginning, she was reluctant to do the work necessary to relieve her depression, anxiety, and trauma. But something kept tugging at her heart to embrace Recovery’s power and share her findings with people. Soon she discovered Recovery is possible and committed to overcoming

Here is a question to ponder, “How do we Recover?” How do we offer an answer that is responsive and reflective of our circumstances and our situation where we want to overcome the internal and external challenges, barriers, and obstacles confronting us? A simple but at the same time difficult thing to do, we ask

I remember being a basketball coach for sixteen—to eighteen-year-olds in high school. We had an excellent year and ended up winning the state championship. I was overjoyed to see the kids celebrate their victory with each other. The next day I said to myself, “Is this it?” After a long season filled with pressure to

Happy Friday everyone! I spent five hours working on taxes today and feel much lighter since I am about 90% finished. Recovery invites us to reflect, pray, meditate, or ponder our journey from the moment we entered healing deeply through the present moment. We resolve to let Recovery’s word be a light to accompany us

When we leave the shadow and suffering that leads to our healing with its implications for all of us Recovery is everlasting. Recovery does not mince words and presents hard teachings about the road to healing. If we want to walk the same healing path as our brothers and sisters in Recovery we carry our

When I began my journey of healing from the shadow of suffering I connected with people searching for Recovery. Many of these people continue to be a cornerstone of the foundation of my healing. My teachers are giving me information and advice on how to manage a mental health condition. I have moments of confusion

The 12 steps are a treasure trove of reflection, prayer, imagery, and mindfulness. Every day, the Recovery community encourages us to focus on a step we make our own to consider. Using a 365-day Recovery companion or attending a support group are other ways to immerse ourselves in the rich benefits of healing. Brenda (fictional

Saturday, I was invited to speak with a Recovery community about my healing journey. About 20 people were in attendance, eager to learn and witness my story. The Red House of Hope is a non-profit organization with the mission, “We bring back hope to those that have experienced loss and hardship due to struggles with

Parents of a son in his early 30s were in despair leading to disbelief seeing their son suffer for years from mental health and substance misuse conditions. They had lost all hope of any Recovery for their adult child. There are times in our lives when we know despair first hand, we observe suffering in