Ep 58 Yes, AA is a Cult – part 4 of 4
Sobriety Bestie Podcast · Kirsten Johnson
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Show Notes
Yes AA is a cult. For me, leaving AA was harder than getting sober — it can take serious courage to break free.
In this final video of my Yes, AA is a Cult series, we finish walking through the International Cultic Studies Association’s 15-point cult checklist .
Timestamps:
00:00 AA is a cult intro
02:10 13 – Inordinate time demands
08:30 14 – Insular social circles
13:40 15 – No life outside the group + fear to leave
19:26 Yes, AA is a cult conclusion
If you’ve felt trapped in AA, or struggled to fully leave it behind, this will resonate. And if you’re ready for deeper support, check out my Deprogram course:
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