Tradition 8

🌟 Tradition 8 – Hearts That Serve

“Alcoholic Addicts Anonymous should remain forever nonprofessional, but our service centers may employ special workers.”

At the core of Tradition 8 is the belief that healing can’t be bought or sold. The message we share—of freedom, connection, and recovery—comes from the heart, not a paycheck. While we may hire people for tasks that keep the fellowship running smoothly, our spiritual work remains a labor of love.

It’s the difference between service and salary—between reaching a hand because we’ve been there, and reaching it because it’s a job. This tradition reminds us that the heartbeat of the fellowship is volunteers moved by gratitude, not obligation.