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Ep 115 Why You’re So Angry at AA — Grieving AA 2: Anger
Episode 115
Are you still angry about what happened in AA — or that you were even there?
You're not alone. This episode dives into the second stage of grief after leaving Alcoholics Anonymous: anger.
I was stalked in AA. I was gaslit, misdiagnosed, manipulated — and told that feeling angry meant I was the problem. If anything like this sounds familiar, this one's for you.
Inside this episode:
- 🔥 Why anger is a valid, protective response
- 💔 What you're really grieving when you leave AA
- 🧠 How AA pathologizes normal human emotions
- 👀 The real meaning behind being called "resentful" or a "dry drunk"
- ✍️ Guided journaling prompts to help you process and heal
📝 Journaling Prompts in this Episode:
- What am I angry about, even if I feel like I shouldn’t be?
- Who or what do I feel betrayed by and why?
- When I get angry about AA, if I do, what do I hear in my head that tries to silence me?
- How might my anger be trying to protect me?
- What might I say to a loved one who was angry in a similar situation?
- What happens in my body when I let myself feel anger without making it wrong?
Timestamps:
00:00 Grieving AA: Anger intro
5:44 AA pathologized anger
12:08 Angry at an AA member
17:02 Journaling prompts
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Published on 4 months, 1 week ago