7.3.25
I respect the anonymity of Alcoholics Anonymous and my fellow members. I would never do anything to jeopardize that for anyone else. But I decided while I was in rehab—shortly after I let go of the fear and shame of being there—that I am a proud and grateful recovering alcoholic. I want to shout it from the rooftops.
I started my blog without anonymity because I want the world to be my accountability partner. Recovery is such a huge part of my life, and I don’t want to hide it. Honestly, I’m not good at keeping my own secrets anyway. If I’m struggling, I want to feel comfortable asking for help from anyone around me.
There will always be people who are ignorant or who think less of me. There will also be friends—“normies”—who, simply by knowing my story, can better understand and support me when I’m having a hard time. My hope is to reach others who may not feel safe being open yet and who still need help. If sharing my experience makes even one person feel less alone, it’s worth it.
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