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Al-Anon has been a lifeline for many who live with the chaos of addiction in their families. But as with any group, certain clichés become part of the culture, and one in particular—“If he dies, he dies”—has sparked a deep moral debate. Is it a necessary form of tough love, or is it an excuse for neglect? Can drug addiction be used as a reason to abandon your loved one to their fate, or, in extreme cases, even justify their death? At the heart of this question lies the difficult, often heartbreaking decisions families are forced to make when dealing...

In a world where right and wrong should be clear-cut, we now find ourselves grappling with a moral code twisted by the wrong kinds of influences. Among these, the rise of convicts in AA (Alcoholics Anonymous) has left an indelible mark on our societal ethics. What was once about healing and recovery has, in many instances, become a platform for distorted values—where the victim is often portrayed as the bad one, and the assailant walks away as part of the chosen few. The Victim Blaming Culture It’s a disturbing trend. In certain circles within AA, we see the narrative flipped:...

Let’s get one thing straight: AA isn’t for everyone. And that’s fine. But when my spiritual leader drops the classic line “FUCK YOU, AA!!!”, it’s not just a random outburst. It’s a bold statement against some of the dogmatic, one-size-fits-all approaches that can feel more like a straitjacket than a solution. AA is practically a household name when it comes to addiction recovery. Its twelve steps have been touted as the ultimate path to sobriety, and for a lot of people, it works wonders. But what about those who don’t fit the mold? The ones who don’t subscribe to the...

What is it about the tortured artist that we just can’t quit? We’re drawn to them like moths to a flame, knowing full well that their light burns too bright to last. Jim Morrison, James Dean, Sid Vicious, Kurt Cobain—icons of rebellion, each of them embodying the allure of the “sexy solo.” It’s that dangerous, self-destructive energy that defines them, the allure of someone living on the edge of life, burning out before the world has a chance to dim their fire. The sexy solo is more than just rock stars and movie legends—it's a cultural archetype. It's about the...

Let’s talk about Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) and its approach to women—more specifically, the way women can sometimes be portrayed in recovery circles as the dreaded “Psycho Bitch from Hell.” Now, if you’ve spent any time in AA meetings or know someone who has, you might have heard that phrase thrown around. It’s usually said with a laugh, followed by a cautionary tale about some ex-wife, girlfriend, or, heaven forbid, female sponsor who made life miserable. But the joke’s wearing thin, and it’s time to dig deeper into what this really says about the culture surrounding women in AA. First, let’s...