Ep 33 The Craziest Thing My Sponsor Said - the 13th step
Sobriety Bestie Podcast · Kirsten Johnson
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Show Notes
Today I’m telling the story of the most disturbing thing my AA sponsor ever said to me. It was about a known predator in our Alcoholics Anonymous meetings… and how she spiritualized it.
This is part of the deprogramming AA series and a crucial conversation about the 13th step—a term so common it has its own name, and that alone should raise alarms.
If you've ever felt unsafe, doubted your gut, or experienced sexual predation inside Alcoholics Anonymous—this one's for you.
You're not alone. It's safe to trust yourself.
Healing is possible. Freedom is available. And silence is not the solution.
Free resources + online courses mentioned:
📺 My TED talk on s*xual abuse + addiction
😞 The 13th Step Documentary by Monica Richardson
📕 Heartgasm Revolution Book – Emotional sobriety meets self love
🌀 Deprogram AA course – Reclaim your power + rebuild self-trust
🦁 Liberated in Sober Skin course – Build emotional freedom + rediscover your purpose
💬 Let’s Connect @SobrietyBestie
DM me or reply to any post on IG or FB. I’m here for the conversation.
Let’s get f*cking free.