“Recovery is a gift, unwrap it, one breath, one minute, one day at a time.”


— Anonymous

What Is

The GLOBE

Imagine that moments after our global countdown counter reaches 12:00 am on September 30th you see on our website’s map a small flash of light coming out of Sydney, Australia from where the very first Recovery Firework is launched. The firework rises up into the atmosphere and explodes in a glorious burst of colorful magnificence. Simultaneously as this virtual firework launches, the outline of Australia lights up in purple (symbolic of our recovery movement). A moment or two later you see another Recovery Firework launched and another…

Within a short time, dozens, then hundreds, and thousands of Recovery Fireworks are fired into the atmosphere and their colorful bursts illuminate the sky, creating a patchwork of interconnectedness around the world as more and more outlines of countries light up in purple.

The greater the number of Recovery Fireworks are launched the more purple our map becomes …

International Recovery Day is a free online event to be globally launched on September 30th.

Want to celebrate with us? Be sure to register now.

Brett R

Maharashtra, India

Mohamed Ismail

A world where people in recovery are seen and valued and be free from stigma, empowered by dignity, and supported to reclaim their future.

Singapore, Singapore

Ashley Roulette

North Dakota, United States

Valerie W

Building social supports and a caring community is essential for recovery

Connecticut, United States

Christopher B

Had a blast in Vancouver!

Florida, United States

Kim Bryant

Keep going, never quit quitting!!🙏🏾

Michigan, United States

Erikka Holland

You are not weak — you are fighting one of the hardest battles there is. Addiction does not define who you are. Behind the struggle is a person who is strong, worthy, and deserving of healing and happiness. Recovery is not a straight line, and setbacks don’t erase your progress. Every day you choose to keep going, no matter how hard, is a victory. There is hope, even when it feels far away. You are not alone — there are people who care about you, who believe in you, and who want to see you thrive. Keep holding on. Keep reaching out. Your story isn’t over, and brighter chapters are still ahead. You matter. You are loved. And you are never beyond help.

Michigan, United States

Chandramohan

If I Can, You Can

Kerala, India

Tiffinee S.

Maryland, United States

Kimberly G

Freetown, United States

Dominique P

My Recovery Message to the World I was once broken, lost in the darkness of addiction, trauma, and pain. I know what it feels like to be hopeless, hungry, homeless, and hurting. But I also know what it feels like to be rescued by grace, restored by love, and redeemed through faith. Recovery gave me back my life, but more than that—it gave me purpose, identity, and freedom. To anyone still struggling: you are not alone. Your past does not define you. You are not too far gone. There is hope, and there is healing. Whether you’ve fallen once or a thousand times, you can rise again. I’ve seen it. I am living proof. Recovery isn’t easy—but it is possible. It’s messy, raw, and real. It takes surrender, support, and strength. But with God, community, and the courage to keep showing up, transformation happens. Chains break. Lives change. Hearts heal. So I’m here to say: you matter. You are loved. You are worth fighting for. I will keep sharing my story, reaching for the lost, and serving others—because if my journey can help even one person find their way out of the darkness, then every battle was worth it. From death to life. From broken to beautiful. From addiction to purpose. That’s my recovery story. And it’s still being written.

Indiana, United States

Carol M

Thank you for supporting the recovery community. We appreciate everything you do for us. Jesus is a big part of our recovery journey and we will continue working hard together to keep our communities safe and drug free!

Pennsylvania, United States

Linda B

Keep living the Steps✌🏼

Pennsylvania, United States

Leslie M

Keep on keeping on, one day at a time.

North Carolina, United States

Anna M

Miracles happen everyday!!

Maryland, United States

Cory W

Love with Love.

Virginia, United States

Todd N

Be the voice for the voiceless…

Iowa, United States

Monna W

Virginia, United States

Tirza H

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Mariyam saeed

Keep trying nothing is impossible..

Addu City, Maldives

Mohamed

Recovery is not just about breaking free from substance use.its a radical act of hope. A declaration that healing is possible -not alone,not perfectly,but together

Fuvahmulah, Maldives

John W.

We DO recover… so don’t give up before the miracle!!!

Virginia, United States

Perry G

Recovery works for all of us and then some…

Delaware, United States

Eva Devaney

am interested as a practitioner

County Limerick, Ireland

Clare, D

Loving recovery

Victoria, Australia

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Invite Others

YOU can help us get the whole world involved. If you know someone in recovery anywhere in the world, please consider reaching out to them with an invitation to join in our global recovery celebration! Be sure to share this page with others on social media.