"It was a healing for me, personally, " he adds.

CNN: SHARE THIS

But, to misquote Mr Marvin Gaye, it is not clear that "statistical healing is good for me".

BBC: End to recession gives hope to coalition partners

It brings me incredible joy, even healing.

CNN: From 58 pounds to thriving

That article, Shame by Any Other Name, Lessons for Restorative Justice from the Traditions, Principles and Practices of Alcoholics Anonymous, explores the folk healing practices of A.A. Though recovery stories told to me by friends certainly informed that paper, I did an enormous amount of research about the reasons why A.A. is efficacious and the reasons it fails.

FORBES: A.A. in the Age of the Internet - We Pause for a Primer on "the Program"

This has inspired me to create leadership programs and an organizational culture that prioritizes healing from trauma, providing childcare, and support for personal development.

CNN: 10 views: Our struggle to 'have it all'

He told me that he had been struggling to adjust to losing his legs, and to the long healing process ahead of him.

WHITEHOUSE: The White House