š°Easter & Recovery
- Anna Torday
- Apr 19
- 2 min read

As Easter arrives, we're reminded of a powerful truth: there is purpose in the waiting, beauty in the breaking, and hope in the rising.
Easter isn't just a celebration of resurrectionāit's a story of transformation after pain, renewal after loss, and light after a long stretch of darkness. And in many ways, this mirrors the journey of recovery.
Just like the days between the crucifixion and resurrection, recovery often involves a quiet, in-between space. A space where weāre no longer who we were, but not yet who weāre becoming. That waiting can feel uncomfortable, confusingāeven hopeless. But donāt forget: in the stillness, healing is happening.
Roots are growing. Faith is forming.
Easter-inspired reminders for your recovery journey:
Waiting is Not Wasted.
Donāt rush your recovery. Donāt despise the days that feel still. Growth takes time.
Renewal Starts Small.
Like spring, change often begins undergroundāunseen but unstoppable. You might not feel like anythingās happening, but small shifts add up. Keep planting seeds of hope, honesty, and action.
Youāre Not Alone.
Recovery isn't meant to be done alone either. Find your peopleāsponsors, support groups, spiritual mentorsāand let them walk with you.
Let Go of the Old to Step Into the New.
Easter is about resurrection, not resuscitation. Recovery isn't about going back to who you used to beāitās about becoming someone stronger, freer, and more whole.
Trust the Process.
Even when it feels dark, believe this: your story isnāt over. You are being remade. Restored. Resurrected in your own way.
As you celebrate this seasonāwhether in church, with family, or in quiet reflectionāremember: you, too, are in a season of becoming. And just like Easter morning, your breakthrough may be closer than it seems.
Ā Keep going. Hope is rising. You are being made new.
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