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Why do I share about my recovery journey? Isn’t it supposed to be anonymous?

Why do I share about my recovery journey? Isn’t it supposed to be anonymous?

Why sharing my recovery journey feels like relief and reconciliation—not like breaking the rules

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Megan DeMatteo
Jan 08, 2025
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Recovery groups are anonymous. And yes, anything I see, hear, witness or experience from others inside those rooms (and during conversations with folks beyond them) stays anonymous. Period. But if I want to share about my life, I can share. No program—however helpful—will ever replace my free will.

And frankly, I share …

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