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Life Beyond 12 Step Meetings- WHy I Left- Why You Left
Life Beyond 12 Step Meetings- WHy I Left- Why You Left
Life Beyond 12 Step Meetings- WHy I Left- Why You Left
Tuesday 4th September 2012
Monica Richardson talks with Hank Hayes and Gunthar 2000 about leaving AA, addressing its flaws, and exploring empowering alternative recovery methods.
61 minutes
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Recovery with AA
Innovative Treatments & Recovery Paths
Sexual Empowerment & Identity
Financial Health in Recovery
Family Recovery from Addiction
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Get the buttons here!Breaking Free: Exploring Life Beyond 12-Step Programs
In the mainstream culture, people start to talk about it like what it is: a cult rather than because right now people are like aa, helpful, you know, helpful program for people to recover from alcoholism, and that's not what it is.
Imagine feeling out of place in a recovery program that's supposed to help you heal. In this episode of 'Safe Recovery', Monica Richardson sits down with Hank Hayes and Gunthar 2000 to discuss why they chose to leave Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) and seek alternative paths to sobriety. They dive into the flaws of AA culture, including the lack of accountability and the presence of predatory behavior in meetings, which can make members feel unsupported and vulnerable.
Hank Hayes shares his story of being ostracized for questioning the status quo, while Gunthar 2000 opens up about feeling disconnected from a community that didn't align with his values. The episode also highlights the rise of alternative recovery programs like Women for Sobriety and SMART Recovery, which emphasize empowerment and personal growth over powerlessness and submission. Monica, Hank, and Gunthar 2000 discuss how these programs offer a more supportive and accountable environment for those seeking to overcome addiction.
They stress the importance of community support and self-reflection in the healing process, and call for greater awareness and action against predatory behavior in recovery settings. This candid conversation is a must-listen for anyone exploring different avenues of addiction recovery or looking for a more empowering approach to healing.