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Why People Leave AA

October 27, 2026 · 38 min

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Why do people leave Alcoholics Anonymous? In this episode of Alcoholics Alive, Shank and Wayne share their experience and discuss some of the reasons people walk away from AA, the challenges of staying involved, and the importance of continuing to practice the AA program.

In Meeting Shrapnel, they discuss three familiar sayings:

  • "People leave AA when they get what they want."
  • "Coming back is a gift, not a given."
  • "Don't give up before the miracle happens."

Have a comment, suggestion, or question? Email Shank and Wayne at [email protected].

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