Recovery, whether from addiction, heartbreak, illness, trauma, or burnout is not a straight line. It’s a journey filled with setbacks, courage, and incredible strength. During those moments when the road feels heavy or progress seems slow, a few words can be a lifeline.
The right quote at the right time can remind you that you’re not alone, that healing is possible, and that every small step forward matters.
- “Recovery is hard. Regret is harder.” — Brittany Burgunder
- “Rock bottom became the solid foundation on which I rebuilt my life.” — J.K. Rowling
- “You don’t have to control your thoughts. You just have to stop letting them control you.” — Dan Millman
- “Courage doesn’t always roar. Sometimes courage is the quiet voice at the end of the day saying, ‘I will try again tomorrow.’” — Mary Anne Radmacher
- “Healing takes time, and asking for help is a courageous step.” — Mariska Hargitay
- “Recovery is not a race. You don’t have to feel guilty if it takes longer than you thought.” — Unknown
- “Healing doesn’t mean the damage never existed. It means the damage no longer controls our lives.” — Akshay Dubey
- “The wound is the place where the light enters you.” — Rumi
- “Sometimes, just breathing is brave.” — Unknown
- “Hope is being able to see that there is light despite all of the darkness.” — Desmond Tutu
- “One day at a time.” — AA slogan
- “I am not what happened to me, I am what I choose to become.” — Carl Jung
- “Progress, not perfection.” — Alcoholics Anonymous
- “Small steps every day.” — Unknown
- “Even miracles take a little time.” — The Fairy Godmother (Disney’s Cinderella)
- “Mental health… is not a destination, but a process.” — Noam Shpancer
- “It’s okay to not be okay, as long as you are not giving up.” — Karen Salmansohn
- “Feelings are just visitors. Let them come and go.” — Mooji
- “Healing begins where the wound was made.” — Alice Walker
- “You are not broken. You are breaking through.” — Alex Myles
- “Be gentle with yourself. You’re doing the best you can.” — Unknown
- “You deserve to heal, even from things that weren’t your fault.” — Unknown
- “Talk to yourself like someone you love.” — Brené Brown
- “Loving ourselves through the process of owning our story is the bravest thing we’ll ever do.” — Brené Brown
- “Rest is not a reward. It’s a right.” — Tricia Hersey
- “Fall seven times, stand up eight.” — Japanese Proverb
- “No matter how slow you go, you’re still lapping everyone on the couch.” — Unknown
- “Your best days are ahead of you. The movie doesn’t end here.” — Unknown
- “You are allowed to be both a masterpiece and a work in progress simultaneously.” — Sophia Bush
- “Keep showing up, even when it’s hard.” — Unknown
Short Recovery Quotes
- “Healing is messy, and that’s okay.”
- “Scars show us we’ve survived.”
- “The comeback is always stronger than the setback.”
- “Stay. Your story isn’t over yet.”
- “You are not alone.”
Recovery Is a Journey, Not a Destination
No matter what you’re healing from keep going. Recovery takes time, and it looks different for everyone. These quotes are not just words, they’re reminders that you have the strength, the courage, and the right to heal. And even when it feels slow, you are still making progress.
“The fact that you’re trying means you’re already winning.”
