What Is Fellowship?
What does fellowship mean in recovery?
Building supportive connections with others who encourage growth, honesty, and recovery.
Name one place someone in recovery can find fellowship.
Recovery meetings, treatment groups, support groups, church, sober activities, or community groups.
Name one quality of a healthy relationship
Respect, honesty, trust, support, or communication
What is one benefit of having accountability?
It helps us stay responsible and committed to recovery
Name one thing that can prevent people from connecting with others.
Fear, shame, isolation, anxiety, or distrust
True or False: Fellowship means you have to share everything with everyone.
False. Fellowship includes healthy boundaries and sharing with safe people.
What is one way to start building a recovery support system?
Reach out, attend groups, introduce yourself, or ask for help.
True or False: A supportive friend should respect your recovery boundaries.
True.
Who is someone you might call when you are struggling?
Sponsor, counselor, peer, trusted friend, or family member.
Why might someone isolate after experiencing a setback?
They may feel guilt, shame, embarrassment, or fear of judgment.
Why is fellowship important in recovery?
It reduces isolation, provides support, and helps people stay connected to their recovery goals.
Why can asking for help be difficult?
Fear, pride, shame, distrust, or wanting to handle things alone.
What is an example of an unhealthy relationship in recovery?
Someone who pressures you to use or ignores your recovery goals.
Why can sharing your story help others?
It provides hope and reminds others they are not alone.
What is one healthy way to respond when you feel alone?
Reach out, attend a meeting, talk to someone, or ask for support
Addiction often grows in what environment?
Isolation and secrecy.
What is vulnerability?
Allowing yourself to be honest and open with safe people
Why are boundaries important in fellowship?
They protect your recovery and help create healthy relationships.
What does “we recover together” mean?
Recovery is strengthened through connection and support from others.
True or False: Needing support means you are weak.
False. Asking for help is a strength.
Complete the saying: “The opposite of addiction is ______.”
Connection.
Why is it important to have people who understand recovery?
They can provide encouragement, accountability, and understanding from shared experiences.
What is the difference between support and enabling?
Support encourages healthy choices; enabling protects unhealthy behaviors
How can helping others strengthen your own recovery?
It builds purpose, connection, confidence, and reminds you of your progress.
What is one thought that keeps people from connecting, and how can they challenge it?
"Nobody understands me” → “There are people who have been where I am and can support me.”