Writings of Recovery

I started my 12 step recovery on May Day (5/1), 2021. Coincidentally, the word ‘mayday’ is an internationally recognized radio word to signal distress. The distress I was in that lead me to recovery has given me a deeper appreciation for my personal observance of May Day.

May Day is a holiday recognized by many nations. One of the traditions of May Day is to leave flowers anonymously at someone’s door…

For my second year in program, I virtually gifted two dozen roses to my 12 step home group…

…one dozen for each year in program:

…one dozen for the 12 steps…
…one dozen for the 12 traditions…

Each rose represents an hour in the day, 24 hours in a day. One day at a time.

The traditional romantic message of two dozen roses is that of complete devotion, saying, “I am yours.”

To 12 Step Recovery, HP, and my home group… ‘I AM YOURS!’