My Nonprofit Reviews

Five years ago, I attended my first local Recovery International (RI) meeting because of a hot temper and strong anxiety which, I believe, would have been diagnosed as generalized anxiety disorder had I seen a psychiatrist. The experience has been life-changing. I truly believe that the "spotting method" devised by RI founder Abraham A. Low, MD and neuro-psychiatrist, is the fastest, most efficient form of cognitive behavioral psychology. Both my anger and anxiety are well under control, thanks to the gift of lifelong self-management I have learned in RI. Today I lead a weekly meeting in Hudson, FL in order to pass on what has been given to me. It's a shame that due to budget restraints RI does not have more effective outreach. I had to learn of the meeting through a friend whose wife was leading it at the time. If better known, RI could help many millions of suffering people. Lack of means is no barrier to attending RI community meetings. Attendance is free if one cannot afford a modest donation when the plate is passed at meeting's end. -- Larry G., Hudson, FL