The book Alcoholics Anonymous uses the term recovered 87 times...
I have no clue how often recovering is used...
I do remember around year 10 I began to think of myself as recovered but
it has made no difference in how I continue to live or work the Steps.
Before I share in meetings....to qualify....."I'm Carol...an alcholic" is what I have been saying for 22+ years. So far....no one has objected...
Personally....labels don't bother me....they started on my birth certificate with F for female. I've always had one...
Some I have not appreciated ...some I did relish....... but so what?