A light, whimsical way of looking at our self-esteem and our outer selves. True beauty does come from within but isn't it nice to feel healthier and be a more beautiful you? If that is not what you are feeling or seeing take a lesson from the butterflies.

No matter how long we are in recovery or how strong we thing our program is, our humanity sometimes gets in the way of peace and serenity. It is truly the "bondage of self".

As the almost last article of the year, I wanted to re-introduce one of my first articles. Some things don't change. Do you want or need a 12 Step Recovery Program? Here are a few reasons why it will be the best 12 steps you ever take.

12 Step recovery has given us a gift we never expected to receive. We've learned how to celebrate Thanksgiving every day of the year.

There are things we can do to be of service that are totally enjoyable. We all have talents that go beyond what we might believe we have to help others. Enjoy sobriety through service.

A look into the very spiritual recovery of a food addict. A special article by my guest, Maureen.

Summer is usually a time for most of us to feel more relaxed or to have a more casual life style. The season can also be a slippery slope especially if we become a bit lazy in our recovery and forget who we are.

A description and goal of a newsletter to discuss the experiences, strengths and hopes of women in recovery.

The pink cloud has long gone and you work a good program. The only problem is that you are "stuck". Where is the happy, joyous, and free you are waiting for?

What comes first? Stress or depression? What really matters is how you free yourself from this vicious cycle?