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

I hope wherever you are, you know Recovery is with you right where you are. In opera, a leitmotif is a small piece of music that helps us recognize a character. When we listen closely, we begin to notice these sounds. The flute may represent the bird. The drums may signal the hunters. The oboe

I hope wherever you are, you know Recovery is with you right where you are. Recovery is hard, yet possible. Even amidst the snowstorm of swirling emotions, self-awareness helps us understand the impact of our inner dialogue. By observing our thoughts and feelings with curiosity, we can let go of those that do not support

I hope wherever you are, you know Recovery is with you right where you are. Mary took a quiet walk in the woods. She sat on a rock to pray and reflect. She wondered if there was a way to avoid facing her mental health condition. In her prayer, she said, “Recovery, all things are

I hope wherever you are, you know Recovery is with you right where you are. Joseph is facing the hardest situation he has ever known. He wants support from his Recovery friends. Joseph is fully human. In the early days of his Recovery, some people had a hard time believing he was truly in it.

 I hope wherever you are, you know Recovery is with you right where you are. Recovery is like an accordion, a musical instrument that opens and closes as it is played. At times, we must stretch ourselves. At other times, we must gently draw inward. Recovery asks us to change, often with great effort, as

I hope wherever you are, you know Recovery is with you right where you are. As an aspiring author, I have been blessed to meet compassionate and resilient people who are choosing Recovery. What have I learned from them? They share joy about how Recovery is shaping their lives. One person lived through horrific trauma.

I hope wherever you are, you know Recovery is with you right where you are. Recovery prepares us to find meaning and purpose in life. It stirs the grace within us and helps us be transformed. I want to gently encourage you to stay focused on the promises of Recovery and to draw strength from

I hope wherever you are, you know Recovery is with you right where you are. I am excited to share that my second book, Daily Devotional: 12 Steps to Unshakable Recovery, is now published. I would be grateful for your support in purchasing a copy. Your support helps me continue serving those who live with mental