🌱 The 12 Traditions of Alcoholic Addicts Anonymous (AAA)

1. Our Common Bond Our individual recoveries depend on the unity of our fellowship.

2. A Higher Voice Our leaders are trusted servants; the final authority is a loving Higher Power expressed through group conscience.

3. Membership Without Judgment The only requirement for membership is a sincere desire to stop using addictive substances.

4. Freedom with Responsibility Each group is self-governing, provided its actions don’t harm the fellowship as a whole.

5. Purpose Above All Our primary purpose is to reach and support those still suffering from addiction.

6. No Outside Influences We do not endorse, finance, or align with external causes to avoid dilution of our mission.

7. Self-Sustaining Spirit We are fully supported by our members—declining outside donations to preserve integrity.

8. Fellowship, Not Employment While we may employ workers for essential services, the heart of our work is voluntary.

9. Humble Leadership Our fellowship may create boards or committees, but they exist to serve, not rule.

10. Neutrality in the World We avoid public controversy, focusing entirely on healing and recovery.

11. Anonymity with Dignity We rely on attraction rather than promotion, always preserving the anonymity of our members in public media.

12. Spiritual Unity Anonymity is the foundation of all our traditions, reminding us to value principles over personalities.

🌟 The 12 Traditions of Alcoholic Addicts Anonymous

Guiding Principles for Unity, Humility & Hope

1. Together We Heal Our strength lies in unity; we recover as one.

2. Voices of Wisdom We trust in a Higher Power, echoed in group conscience.

3. A Door Always Open Anyone who seeks freedom from addiction is welcome here.

4. Independent, Not Isolated Each group is free, so long as it brings no harm.

5. Carrying the Light Our mission: to reach those still lost in the dark.

6. Unbound by the World We avoid outside ties that might pull us from our path.

7. Giving, Not Gaining We support ourselves—freely giving to what saved us.

8. Hearts That Serve We may pay for help, but never for healing.

9. Leaders Who Listen We organize to serve—not rule.

10. No Distractions We steer clear of outside debates to stay on course.

11. Quiet Strength We lead by example—not by shouting our name.

12. Rooted in Grace Anonymity reminds us: it’s not about me, it’s about we.