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EPISODE · Jun 28, 2025 · 7 MIN

Ep 83 The AA "Real Alcoholic" Gaslight #CultyComments

from Kirsten Johnson Podcast

What happens when someone says AA worked for them — but they never did a 4th step, and now they can socially drink?In today’s episode of Culty Comments, we unpack the wild logic of “real alcoholic” rhetoric, circular definitions, and why AA defenders erase anyone who doesn’t fit the narrative. Plus… did someone really claim AA is scientific because Dr. Bob was a rectal surgeon?!Let’s talk about:The No True Scotsman fallacy in AAStepper-splaining and circular dogmaWhy questioning AA = instant exileJoin our deprogramming AA Community and get free resources in the 🔓 AA Escape Kit here → 🔓 AA Escape KitWant to dive deeper? Join my Deprogramming AA 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.

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