An Ode is poetic praise. Owed is a debt recognized. Freedom is due both. My favorite Ode is Ode to Joy. We celebrate July fourth as...

written by Merlyn Karst, Recovery Ambassador In my previous blog, I wrote about the wonder of words. I will expand that to language....

I'm reposting one of my blog posts from 2007- I hope I am learning from my journey. Ive looked at love from both sides now From give and...

Written by Merlyn Karst — Recovery Ambassador Factoid: The old children’s rhyme “sticks and stones may break my bones, but words will...

Merlyn Karst was one of the founding members of Faces and Voices of Recovery- He then lived in Colorado and became a founder of the 1st...

Everyone I know has had challenges and had no choice but to find their own way through those tribulations. I can't think of one person who h

written by TJ Aiken and reposted from CCAR bog. Last month, I attended two wakes in a single week. Both men whose lives I celebrated...

By Phil "Right Click" ValentineDecember 1, 2020 reprinted from CCAR blog This latest season for CCAR is unprecedented. COVID pandemic,...

Written by Thomas Russo - Communications Director for CCAR and reposted here . I’ve been honored to serve in the role of CCAR’s...

July 3, 2020 ~ billstaufferpa reposted from Recovery Review Photo: Rally in the Valley, 2018 – Allentown PA In early recovery many years...

Today, matter has a new meaning. By definition, a matter is important and significant. For many, their recovery matters most, as does...

written by Phil Valentine and reposted from ccar.us blog. When I started my recovery journey, AA defined me… Arrogantly Angry. I ...

We are in a critical stage of the recovery movement in America, and we need to think carefully on what direction we go as a community and

These are troubled yet hopeful times. Under guidance and ultimate trust, we have acted to protect lives from being taken by an invisible...