Daryl Dittmer

Below are some things I've written over time and have shared with young people in my life. One thing of meaning we have to give is the...

People get very wrapped up in their emotions. How many times have you either said, or heard someone say, “I don’t feel like it,” even...

Who thinks honesty has to do with telling the truth to your friends, family neighbors, etc? If you think that, you’d be right. Is there...

There’s a book by Harold Kushner entitled, When All You’ve Ever Wanted Isn’t Enough, in which tells of an American tourist who is in...

In my book, "When I Stop Fighting," I share the lessons I've learned on my path to recovery and self-discovery. One of the most powerful...

It’s very easy to get caught up in our experiences and label them as bad or good, healthy or unhealthy, or a myriad of other definitions,...

I was given this little card almost 40 years ago and have treasured it ever since. I’ve read it many, many times and have taken something...

When I began the journey of healing me, it didn’t seem like there was a lot to feel good about. The people in the 12 Step groups, as well...

Turning the Page: Writing Your New Chapter in 2025 It's a brand new year, a fresh start, and the perfect time to pen the next chapter of...

I recently came across this quote and feel I must start this writing with it: “One road leads home and a thousand roads lead into the...

Stop Stopping Yourself Do you ever feel like you're your own worst enemy? Like you're constantly getting in your own way? You have big...

Life happens. This is not a dress rehearsal; this is life in session. It’s the real thing and here we are, doing the best we can with...

Taking Back the Narrative: How to Rewrite Your Story After Addiction Addiction often feels like a runaway train, hijacking your life and...

Alright, buddy, here's that gift guide for your pal in recovery, but this time in a language we understand: Stuff to Help 'Em Stay...

It’s easy to think that as we embark on a journey of chasing success, or peace of mind and heart, or wonderful, fulfilling relationships,...

The Power of Radical Self-Honesty: It Starts with You We all know honesty is important in our relationships – with friends, family,...

I recently spoke with a friend of mine who’s in the self-improvement business for a long time and he referred to getting rid of some of...

Navigating Life's Twists and Turns: THE Journey to Self-Discovery Have you ever felt lost or unsure of your direction in life? Like...

August Healing: My Journey to Inner Strength & Finding Peace Amidst Pain August always feels like a time of reflection for me. The summer...

"One of the most stunning truths I was beginning to get a glimpse of is that life is not too difficult to bear, nor does it have to be a...