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The Open Path Project is an independent publication and is not affiliated with Alcoholics Anonymous, the General Service Office (GSO) of Alcoholics Anonymous, or Alcoholics Anonymous World Services, Inc. While we reflect on and reinterpret the Twelve Steps, our work represents personal insights and philosophical perspectives—not official A.A. doctrine or policy.

“Alcoholics Anonymous” and related marks are registered trademarks of Alcoholics Anonymous World Services, Inc. We use them solely for reference and in the context of commentary and personal experience. No challenge to their trademark status is intended.

This project exists in the spirit of open inquiry. Our reflections are rooted in virtue ethics, Stoicism, and timeless wisdom traditions. We seek to honor the transformative purpose of the Steps while expanding the conversation around what recovery can mean today.

The views expressed here are solely those of the authors and contributors. They do not reflect the positions of any fellowship, organization, or institution.

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Thank you for being part of this journey.