Addiction Therapist Leaves AA — Mark’s Story

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   Timestamps: 00:00 Intro 02:12 Why Did You Leave AA? 09:00 "AA Fed My Ego" 10:46 AA While Working At A Bali Rehab 13:34 Addiction Therapist Advice on AA 14:54 How AA Reacted To Him Leaving 17:58 Still sober? 21:05 What Deprogramming Was Like 23:57 Feeling Betrayed in AA 30:00 If You Left AA But Still Are "In Recovery" 32:36 Find Out Why You Drank 36:09 Learning To Trust Yourself Again 39:48 He Always Knew He'd Leave AA 45:13 A Big Thing To Work On Mark's website: https://whyquestionmark.com/ Mark's FB:   / mark.beesley.758   Mark's IG:   / karmqigong   Mark, a former AA member, professional therapist, and addiction counselor, shares why he left Alcoholics Anonymous after four years and what happened next. We talk about the uncomfortable truths inside the rooms, what it was like to be sober and rebellious, and how AA fed his ego instead of helping him heal. Mark shares what it was like working in a rehab while quietly deprogramming from 12-step ideology — and why real healing required trusting himself, not a dogma. ⚠️ 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