Ep 139 Quackaholics Anonymous: AA Kept Him Relapsing, Leaving Set Him Free – Victor’s Story

Victor from Quackaholics Anonymous shares his powerful journey of breaking free from Alcoholics Anonymous and finding the power to quit drinking on his own.

In this candid conversation, Victor opens up about being branded a “chronic relapser” in AA, feeling isolated and hopeless, and how leaving the program set him free. From realizing AA was a scam, to rebuilding life on his own terms, to starting one of the first dissenting AA YouTube channels — this is his story of reclaiming self-esteem, critical thinking, and true sobriety.

Whether you loved AA, hated it, or are just questioning it, this interview shines light on what life after AA can look like.

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Timestamps:

00:00 Intro Quackaholics Anonymous

03:48 Deprogramming Out Loud, Online

05:28 First Leaving Alcoholics Anonymous

10:24 Seeing Old Timers "True Colors"

13:58 DUI + Getting Back On Your Feet

16:57 Feeling Empty After Leaving AA

19:31 Deciding To Leave AA

24:35 Finding The Power To Stop Drinking Without AA

28:14 Realizing AA Is A Scam

35:17 Starting A Dissenting + Deprogramming AA YouTube Channel

47:33 The Mindset That Got Him Sober Without AA

54:20 Rebuilding Life After AA

1:03:13 Deconstructing AA Martyrdom + Self Sacrafice

1:11:58 Best Part About AA Dissenting

1:23:20 AA Disables Critical Thinking + Self Esteem

1:28:14 AA Friendships After Leaving AA?

1:34:00 Commenting With Trolls, Haters + AA Lovers

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