Is Alcoholics Anonymous A Cult?

Leaving AA or still deprogramming? Free course + resources → https://www.sobrietybestie.com If you’re ready to stop holding yourself back → https://www.kirsten-johnson.com/youtube 📚 Books that helped me deprogram and think for myself → https://www.kirsten-johnson.com/books 📱 My content creation setup (camera, mic, lighting, etc.) → https://www.kirsten-johnson.com/content 💻 Tools + software I use to run my business and create online → https://www.kirsten-johnson.com/tech 🧠 What I use for focus, energy, and mental clarity → https://www.kirsten-johnson.com/brain Come vibe with me:   / its.kirstenjohnson     / its.kirstenjohnson     / its_kirstenjohnson   Is Alcoholics Anonymous a Cult? Let's Talk About It. In this episode, I share my personal journey through 10 years in AA, 5 years out, and what I've discovered now that I'm speaking publicly about leaving Alcoholics Anonymous. Is AA a cult? Is AA a high-control group? A psychological con job dressed up as salvation? Timestamps: 00:00 Is AA a Cult? 01:22 My OG thoughts about AA being a cult 08:46 Thoughts as I joined AA 15:54 Reflections on AA as I left AA 17:46 AA as a high control group 26:22 My mind is changing on AA being a cult 32:20 Conclusion: Is AA a Cult? This is for you if you've left AA and wondered: “What the hell did I just go through?” “Why does it feel like I can't leave without being punished?” “Am I the only one who feels this way?” You’re not. There are thousands of us who left AA quietly, who are thriving, and who are finally telling the truth. If you're questioning AA, feeling the cognitive dissonance, or in the mindf*ckery of afater-recovery life — this video is especially for you. Inside, I talk about: – What happened when I first walked into the rooms – Love bombing, coercive control, and ideological possession – Why the silence around leaving feels so culty – The real reason it’s so hard to leave AA – Why informed consent matters in recovery – What changed my mind after finally speaking out online ⚠️ Disclaimer: I’m not a therapist, doctor, or licensed healthcare provider. Everything shared is for educational purposes only and not a substitute for professional care. 💖 Some links may be affiliate links. I only share what I genuinely use and love. #DeprogramAA #LeavingAA #CultRecovery #Recovery