Ep 53 Yes, AA is a Cult – part 1 of 4

Welcome to our AA is a cult series. You came to get sober. You got indoctrinated.This series is explores Alcoholics Anonymous as a cult. We'll go point by point through the “Characteristics Associated with Cultic Groups” by Michael D. Langone, Ph.D. from the International Cultic Studies Association, comparing AA to cult characteristics.This episode covers the first 4 traits on the checklist to explore AA is a cult.Timestamps:00:00 AA is a cult intro06:50 Cult within a cult08:58 1 – AA has absolute truth13:58 2 – Doubt + dissent discouraged17:06 3 – Mind-altering practices to suppress doubt19:46 4 – Members told how to think, act, and fee29:25 Yes, AA is a cultWant to dive deeper into your deprogramming? Check out my online course:🌀 Deprogram AA Course 💬 Let’s Connect @SobrietyBestieDM me or comment on any Sobriety Bestie socials. I’m here for the conversation.Let’s get f*cking free.