About Me

Hello my beautiful peoples! I’m Maritza Aviles, but you can call me Your Sista Ritza! 💜

I’m a disciple of Jesus, a wife, a mother, and a woman in recovery. I started this blog, Recovery & Redemption, to share my journey through Celebrate Recovery, a 12-step Christ-centered program that has completely transformed my life.

I know what it’s like to feel lost, broken, and unsure of how to move forward. I’ve struggled with co-dependency, bad money habits, anger, and pride, but through God’s grace, I now walk in freedom! 🙌🏽 I’ve also found healing from suicidal thoughts and nicotine addiction, and I’m here to encourage others who feel like change is impossible—it’s NOT.

Here, I’ll share my personal experiences, victories, and lessons learned through my recovery journey. My hope is to break misconceptions about Celebrate Recovery and show that healing is possible when we surrender to Christ.

So, whether you’re already in recovery, thinking about joining, or just curious about what it’s all about—welcome! You are loved, you are seen, and you are NOT alone.

Let’s walk this journey together. 💜

With love & grace,
Your Sista Ritza ✨