EPISODE · Aug 12, 2025 · 23 MIN
Ep 115 Why You’re So Angry at AA — Grieving AA 2: Anger
Are you still angry about what happened in AA — or that you were even there?You're not alone. This episode dives into the second stage of grief after leaving Alcoholics Anonymous: anger.I was stalked in AA. I was gaslit, misdiagnosed, manipulated — and told that feeling angry meant I was the problem. If anything like this sounds familiar, this one's for you.Inside this episode:🔥 Why anger is a valid, protective response💔 What you're really grieving when you leave AA🧠 How AA pathologizes normal human emotions👀 The real meaning behind being called "resentful" or a "dry drunk"✍️ Guided journaling prompts to help you process and heal📝 Journaling Prompts in this Episode:What am I angry about, even if I feel like I shouldn’t be?Who or what do I feel betrayed by and why?When I get angry about AA, if I do, what do I hear in my head that tries to silence me?How might my anger be trying to protect me?What might I say to a loved one who was angry in a similar situation?What happens in my body when I let myself feel anger without making it wrong?Timestamps:00:00 Grieving AA: Anger intro5:44 AA pathologized anger12:08 Angry at an AA member17:02 Journaling prompts🪩 Get fee tools, community, Zooms and book club to deprogram 12-step ideology 📚👉 Inside the Deprogram Lounge click here.💬 Let’s Connect @SobrietyBestieDM me or comment on any Sobriety Bestie socials. I’m here for the conversation.Let’s get f*cking free.
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