Why do AA members deny your experience? Why do they say, “I never saw that, so it didn’t happen”? In today’s Culty Comments episode, I break down a classic AA defense tactic — and show how it’s rooted in AA ideology, not reality.

If you've ever had your experience dismissed by someone in AA… this video will help you see what’s really going on — and why it’s not about you.

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AA’s most brainwashing line? Let’s break it down. In today’s Culty Comments episode, I respond to a comment defending the classic AA identity statement: “Hi, I’m [Name], and I’m an alcoholic.”

We’ll dissect the culty ideology behind this humiliation ritual and why it keeps members trapped in obedience and free labor for Bill’s program. If you’re on your own deprogramming journey — or wondering if you are — this one’s for you.

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Yes AA is a cult. For me, leaving AA was harder than getting sober — it can take serious courage to break free.

In this final video of my Yes, AA is a Cult series, we finish walking through the International Cultic Studies Association’s 15-point cult checklist .

Timestamps:

00:00 AA is a cult intro

02:10 13 – Inordinate time demands

08:30 14 – Insular social circles

13:40 15 – No life outside the group + fear to leave

19:26 Yes, AA is a cult conclusion

If you’ve felt trapped in AA, or struggled to fully leave it behind, this will resonate. And if you’re ready for deeper support, check out my Deprogram course:

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