101,012,886 Cups

Every disposable foam cup we have ever used is still in existence. Outside issue? Perhaps that was the immediate thought that crossed some members’ minds. Tradition Ten has been on my mind, battling with a section of Step Twelve which asks us to practice our principles, newfound growth and sense of responsibility in the world around us—inside and outside of the rooms of AA. This inner conflict, supported by my character defect of never wanting to make anybody feel bad, has prevented me from writing this article for months.