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Alcoholics Anonymous claims it helps people recover — but what if it actually makes you weaker? In this video, I break down how AA’s core ideas like powerlessness, surrender, and dependency on the group can undermine personal strength, confidence, and self-trust. Instead of teaching real coping skills, AA often trains people to doubt themselves and rely on meetings instead of developing independence.
BOOKS FOR RECOVERY AND REINVENTION
THE SMALL BOOK: HOW I BEAT ALCOHOLISM AND WHY ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS DOESN'T WORK.
THE SHEPHERD AND THE RUNNINGWOLF: A PATH TO FORGIVENESS ON THE PACIFIC CREST TRAIL
REINVENTION OF SELF: HOW TO CHANGE YOUR LIFE AND BEING FOREVER
John Barleycorn taken from Jack London's book John Barleycorn. First published 1913
By Charles HurstAlcoholics Anonymous claims it helps people recover — but what if it actually makes you weaker? In this video, I break down how AA’s core ideas like powerlessness, surrender, and dependency on the group can undermine personal strength, confidence, and self-trust. Instead of teaching real coping skills, AA often trains people to doubt themselves and rely on meetings instead of developing independence.
BOOKS FOR RECOVERY AND REINVENTION
THE SMALL BOOK: HOW I BEAT ALCOHOLISM AND WHY ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS DOESN'T WORK.
THE SHEPHERD AND THE RUNNINGWOLF: A PATH TO FORGIVENESS ON THE PACIFIC CREST TRAIL
REINVENTION OF SELF: HOW TO CHANGE YOUR LIFE AND BEING FOREVER
John Barleycorn taken from Jack London's book John Barleycorn. First published 1913