Timeless Voices, Pages From The Past.
A New Leaf Archives
Step into the rich history of A New Leaf with curated content from our print issues. Each month, we will revitalize standout stories, poems, artwork, and reflections originally published in our early editions—offering insight, wisdom, and inspiration from past members of Marijuana Anonymous. Below, you can also view the full digital and print issues. Rediscover the roots of recovery through voices that still resonate today.
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Hey, what’s this basket for?
Written by, Loren N. The monies collected during our Seventh Tradition ultimately goes to carrying the message of Marijuana Anonymous, not only locally, but worldwide. When this is hampered, the addict is the one who suffers or dies. Most of us figured that the basket money went to rent, literature, coffee, and cookies. Whatever was
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Doin’ What Feels Good
Written by, Dave K. I have always had difficulty understanding how and why people don’t do a lot of what feels good. In other words, when I first began smoking pot, it felt very good, so I did it a lot. Sex is the same thing. It feels good, so I do it – and
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My New Life of Service
Written By, Maryanne M. I entered the rooms of MA during the height of the pandemic. Never in my wildest dreams did I believe I would ever be fully sober after decades of heavy use. I had not planned on sobriety, in fact, my plan was to do the exact opposite. When I chose sobriety,
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How the Promises Have Come True to Me Through Service
Written by, Heather C. My time in active addiction was plagued by feelings of uselessness. I felt that I was not a “productive” member of society because I had to stop working due to chronic health issues, and receive disability benefits to survive. Initially, I abused substances more and more to try and push those
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Dear Marijuana
Written By, Kristen J Dear Marijuana, I know I’m a little late here. And as I continue these ongoing efforts of prying myself from your shackles, I know that I can say “goodbye” to the belief that you are the only one who can embrace and comfort me. I can do that for myself now;
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Pot Hole to Purpose
Written By, Jovan B. Step One, we admit: we’ve lost all control,Marijuana trapped us, devouring us whole.Step Two, we believe there’s a Power unseen,Greater than smoke, to restore what’s clean. Step Three, we surrender, let go of the fight,We hand over our will and step into light.Step Four, we examine the harm we have done,Owning
Archive of printed issues that were mailed from 1991-2024
A New Leaf had its origins when MA District 6 began publishing its newsletter, The Message, in February 1991. The newsletter was renamed A New Leaf a month later. Over the next two years, MA Districts 5 and 7 became subscribers and A New Leaf became the southern California newsletter. In 1994, the newsletter became an asset of Marijuana Anonymous World Services. Over 300 issues have been published and distributed worldwide.
As of July 2024, A New Leaf is distributed via email!
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