Stigma

Is Anonymity Antiquated?

Is Anonymity Antiquated? When Alcoholics Anonymous was founded in 1935, anonymity was more than a ‘Tradition’ – it was survival. Addiction was viewed as a moral failure, and those seeking help risked losing jobs, reputations, even family ties. By protecting identity, A.A. gave people a safe place to recover without fear of exposure. Nearly a….

We Are More Than Our Past.

I am a person in long term recovery. I’ve shown up for my life every day, doing the work, staying accountable, and growing — through the good and the painful. But recently, I was reminded that not everyone sees recovery the way I do. After a serious car accident, I found myself struggling mentally and….

A Letter from Harford County Council President Pat Vincenti

A Message about Stigma Harford County Council President Vincenti Statement on Recovery A community is only as strong as its most vulnerable members. We are very fortunate in Harford County to have so many organizations and individuals that support and advocate for our recovery community. Unfortunately, addiction knows no boundaries….each of us know friends, family….