Welcome to Recovery Without Explaining. This is a freemium community, which means you’re welcome to join for free and participate in a way that feels right for you. Here’s how this space works: 🌿 STANDARD (FREE) Free members can: - Join the community - Chat and connect with others - Post and participate in discussions - See available recovery-focused products This level is perfect if you want connection and support without commitment. 🌿 PREMIUM — $10/month or $100/year Premium members get: - Everything in Standard - Priority access to new recovery products - Access to classroom content and courses as they’re added This level is for those who want deeper learning and structure. 🌿 VIP — $20/month or $180/year VIP members receive: - Everything in Standard and Premium - Discounts on products - Free products and surprise resources as they’re released This level helps support the community and ongoing creation in a bigger way. 💛 A Few Important Notes - You never have to explain your recovery or mental health journey here - This is not a replacement for professional care - Respect, kindness, and privacy are required - You can upgrade or stay free — both are valid Most importantly: you belong here exactly as you are. Thank you for being part of this space 🤍— Cindy

Hi, I’m Cynthia (most people call me Cindy), and I’m really glad you’re here. I created Recovery Without Explaining because I know how exhausting it can be to feel like you have to explain your story, your pain, or your recovery just to belong somewhere. Here, you don’t have to do that. I’m in recovery myself, with a clean date of January 25, 2019, and I’m on medically assisted treatment. Recovery, mental health, and learning how to live gently are a big part of my life. I’m not an expert or a professional — just someone who’s still showing up, still learning, and still choosing to keep going. I live with my partner of 12 years, Brenda, and we have a blended family and a whole lot of cats (and stray cats we help care for). Life isn’t perfect, but it’s real — and that’s the kind of space I want this to be. This community is meant to be: - Safe - Non-judgmental - Pressure-free - Respectful of all recovery paths You’re welcome to share your story — or not. You can participate quietly. You can come and go. You can just breathe here. If you’d like, feel free to introduce yourself in whatever way feels safe: - Where you’re from (or just the region) - What brought you here - Or simply say “hi” I’m really honored you chose to be here 🤍— Cindy