Keller shares his experience inside Full Circle, a 12-step program for teens and young adults, and how years of indoctrination, gaslighting, and pressure to conform left him questioning his own mind.
We discuss how autism can intersect with high-control groups, the psychological toll of being taught not to trust your thinking, and how receiving an autism diagnosis helped Keller make sense of his experience. We also explore the role of parents, the challenges of leaving, and what it takes to rebuild self-trust and connection afterward.
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Timestamps:
00:00 12 Step Teen Cult Intro
04:06 Leaving 12 step
07:34 Speaking Out About 12 Step
09:05 Going to AA at 19
13:15 Recruited into 12 Step Teen Cult
21:08 Autistics Vulnerable to 12 Step Indoctrination
43:21 12 Step System Over People
51:12 12 Step Teen Cult Worse Than AA?
59:28 Advice For Leaving 12 Step
1:04:43 Autism Diagnosis After Leaving 12 Step
1:15:50 Transitioning Out of 12 Step
1:19:54 Finding Connection Post 12 Step
1:25:31 Advice For Parents
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