
About this episode
— Here's 10 ways Alcoholics Anonymous benefits from keeping you trapped inside the rooms of AA.
Ever wonder why AA wants you to stay forever?
In this episode of the Sobriety Bestie Podcast, I’m breaking down 10 ways AA benefits from keeping you inside — from book sales to free labor to spiritual obedience disguised as “God’s will.”
This isn’t just a support group. It’s a system that uses fear, guilt, and control to hold onto you… even after you’ve outgrown it.
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