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I hope that wherever you are, you know Recovery is with you. How does our Recovery affect our natural families? Some of us choose to distance ourselves from, or even dislike, members of our family. This may include our mother, father, sister, or brother. When we enter Recovery, we may find ourselves at odds with

I hope that wherever you are, you know Recovery is with you. Do you ever wonder why I quote and refer to Recovery so often? You may be asking, “Does it really matter?” or “Does something have to be in the 12 Steps to be true?” Recovery focuses on regaining a sense of purpose, identity,

I hope that wherever you are, you know Recovery is with you. Recovery seems to ask us to accept major losses, human limitations, and life’s brevity. Feeling this sadness can, ironically, draw us deeper into the dance of healing. It can connect us to something greater than ourselves—a unified field of healing, where we discover

I hope that wherever you are, you know Recovery is with you. The truth of Recovery is the worldview that first hooked me. It continues to shape me, awaken me, and fill me with hope. At times, the journey has also made me question and even challenge what Recovery is teaching me. In many ways,

I hope that wherever you are, you know Recovery is with you. I believe in and practice the Roman Catholic faith. In our faith, we have traditions that bring healing and comfort to those living with physical limitations, emotional pain, illness, and the many aches and struggles of life. Some of us know Lourdes, a

I hope that wherever you are, you know Recovery is with you. In our culture, we are often taught that life is about moving upward, moving forward, and doing it all by ourselves. For much of my life, I believed this was the way I was supposed to live. But Recovery has taught me something

I hope that wherever you are, you know Recovery is with you. Yesterday, I had the opportunity to attend the Recovery Alignment State Tour in Eau Claire, Wisconsin. The Alignment helps communities learn how to respond through Recovery-Oriented Systems of Care (ROSC), community-based mental health services, and support for people experiencing substance misuse. The Alignment

I hope that wherever you are, you know Recovery is with you. Water cleanses; blood gives life. Both flow through us without judging our emotions: peace, joy, sadness, or pain. Recovery, too, renews our hearts and spirits, guiding us through life’s emotional currents. Though the path can be thorny, challenges help us connect with others

I hope that wherever you are, you know Recovery is with you. During our Recovery, we balance healing by working on ourselves and the character defects that can hold us back. The work looks different for each person. It may include mindfulness meditation, learning skills to build healthier relationships, managing our emotions, or changing unhealthy

I hope that wherever you are, you know Recovery is with you. Have you heard the saying, “Begin with the end in mind”? In Recovery, the end isn’t simply getting back what we have lost. It is discovering a new self through the journey. Until we realize that our old way of living is no