Ep 146 The AA Big Book's Most Harmful Line
Sobriety Bestie Podcast · Kirsten Johnson
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Show Notes
There are many harmful aspects of Alcoholics Anonymous, but today we’re diving into what I believe is the most damaging paragraph in the Big Book of AA — and how it quietly stripped away my self-trust, autonomy, and personal power.
If you’ve ever wondered why you still doubt yourself, feel “selfish” for wanting things, or have trouble trusting your own instincts after AA — this episode is for you.
In this podcast, I break down how this one paragraph shaped my thinking for years and how I’ve been rewiring my brain since leaving AA.
Timestamps:
00:00 Intro Harmful Line in AA Big Book
02:42 Most Harmful Big Book Paragraph
03:55 Why It's Harmful
07:15 How The Harmful Brainwashing Happened
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