Ep 181 Why You Feel Shocked After Leaving AA

A lot of us can feel shocked or shell shocked after leaving AA or 12 step. Today we're going to unpack what shell shock is, how it applies to leaving AA, post cult trauma and post cult symptoms that people may experience according to cult expert Margaret Singer's work in her book Cults in Our Midst.

Of course this isn't medical advice and if you need support, find a professional who can help support you.

Timestamps:

00:00 Feeling Shocked After Leaving AA Intro

04:44 What is Shell Shock?

09:24 How Shell Shock Applies to Leaving AA

15:35 Post Cult Trauma

33:25 Post Cult Systems

Resources for deconstructing AA:

👉 Deprogram Lounge (community, Zooms, book club, Escape Kit + more)

📚 Deprogram Book List (my fave deprogram, cult recovery and critical thinking books)

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