Our recovery group facilitator is also a survivor and lately they've been sharing more of their own story during sessions, and some of us appreciate the connection while others feel like it's taking away from our time and making the group about them. We don't know how to address this without seeming ungrateful or damaging the group dynamic.
More people experience this than they realize.
A community is navigating the blurred lines between peer support and professional guidance when leadership comes from within the survivor experience.
“Where Are You with Survivor identity?”
Peri can explain why this happens, help you decide if this is the right situation for you, and point toward the right journey or coach.
If this sounds familiar, the Library can help you find the bigger picture.