Which statement is true when sharing your experience at a first meeting?

• A. I am a Peer
• B. I am in Recovery
• C. What we talk about/do together is something we both agree upon
• D. All of the above

Answer: (D)

The main idea is that a first meeting in recovery-oriented peer support is built on honesty, shared identity, and mutual agreement. Sharing your experience starts with identifying as a Peer—someone who has walked a similar path and uses that lived experience to help others while keeping the focus on their goals. It also includes being in Recovery, which communicates hope, credibility, and the reality that progress is possible. Finally, you establish that what you talk about or do together is something you both agree upon, which sets collaborative expectations and respects the other person’s voice and choices.

Together, these elements create a trustworthy, empowering opening conversation. If one element were missing, the connection could feel less authentic or collaborative, but including all three aligns with how recovery-oriented peer support works best.