Sharing personal stories in peer support is intended to demonstrate:

• A. That recovery is possible
• B. To seek pity
• C. To compare with others
• D. That life is hopeless

Answer: (A)

Sharing personal stories in peer support centers on conveying hope that recovery is possible. When someone with lived experience shares their journey, it provides a tangible example that change is doable, motivates others, and shows what steps helped them. This directly supports the purpose of peer support, which is to foster belief in a better life and reduce isolation by demonstrating real, achievable outcomes. It isn’t about eliciting pity, about comparing people, or about portraying life as hopeless, all of which would undermine the supportive and hopeful nature of peer work.