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EPISODE · Jul 11, 2025 · 8 MIN

Ep 97 Welcome to AA. Now Betray Yourself. #CultyComments

from Kirsten Johnson Podcast

Did I really have free will in my first AA meeting… or was I coerced into self-identifying?Today on Culty Comments, we’re unpacking the pressure, the mind control, and the emotional manipulation baked into Alcoholics Anonymous—starting with the forced identification as an "alcoholic."🎯 In this episode:The truth about group pressure and AA's identification ritualsWhy “you can leave any time” is a myth rooted in thought reformWhat happened when I tried not to say the words at my first meetingHow coercive control works in recovery—and why it’s so dangerousAre you on your deconstructing AA journey and want support?Join our free deprogramming AA Community and get free resources in the 🔓 AA Escape Kit here → 🔓 AA Escape Kit click hereWant 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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