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Ep 30 Alcoholics Anonymous Costs More Than You Think
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Everyone says AA is free. But what if it’s not?
In this episode of the Sobriety Bestie Podcast, we break down the real costs of Alcoholics Anonymous—from the thousands of hours of unpaid emotional labor to the therapy bills many of us face after leaving. If you’ve ever paid to unfuck your mind from 12-step ideology, this is for you.
We’ll dive into:
- The hidden emotional, psychological, and financial costs of long-term AA involvement
- Why “free” often means unpaid labor and internalized guilt
- How coercive control can feel like service when you believe it’s saving your life
- The cost of deprogramming—and why it’s the best money you’ll ever spend
- The truth about purpose, dopamine, and building a meaningful life outside of recovery
If you’ve spent years sponsoring, sharing, showing up, and being told your value was in how much you gave away—this episode will hit deep. It’s time to talk about what we gave, what we lost, and why leaving AA might be the most liberating decision we’ve ever made.
🔥 Resources + Links:
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Let’s get f*cking free.
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