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Scenario

When sharing your recovery story becomes about you

I wrote a memoir about overcoming addiction and now I give talks at high schools but I caught myself exaggerating parts of my story to make it more dramatic

More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

The line between helpful testimony and self-aggrandizing performance has blurred beyond recognition.

Your guide for this
Rabia
Rabia works with people navigating exactly this kind of situation.
Ideas that help explain it
Worth thinking about

“Where Are You with Legacy and ego — when legacy-building becomes narcissism?”

Peri

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.