Is shame a barrier to sobriety? A narrative analysis of those in recovery

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Table 1. Genres identified.

Genre	Description	Participant
Melodrama	These were dramatic narratives with exaggerated characters and exciting events. Mostly high in emotion.	Paula and Diana
Comedy theatre	These were humorous narratives, often using dramatic irony to induce laughter.	Raj
Quest	Narratives that took the listener on a journey in search of something, often becoming lost in the process, but returning triumphant with new knowledge. Usually had a happy ending	Gary, James, Michelle, Dean, and Matthew