About this episode
This episode discusses the transformative process of Step 9 in recovery, focusing on making amends and the emotional complexities involved.
Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Step 9: The Transformative Process 03:00 The Courage to Make Amends 05:59 Navigating Complex Emotions in Step 9 08:47 The Importance of Rigorous Honesty 12:02 Facing the Past: Personal Stories of Amends 14:51 The Role of Fear and Shame in Recovery 17:52 Setting Things Right: Taking Responsibility 21:00 The Exception Clause in Step 9 24:11 The Impact of Amends on Relationships 27:01 The Spiritual Experience of Making Amends 30:04 Final Thoughts on Step 9 and Recovery We are a self-supporting community. Join us in the following ways: Sustaining Partners - Join by making monthly donations for one year. You will receive recovered podcast merchandise, like tee shirts, coffee mugs, and water bottles. Your name will also be announced each month you donate. Episode Sponsors : Join by making a one-time donation. Your name will be announced as an episode sponsor each time you donate. Calling Sponsors - You can sponsor our show by donating your vital experience, strength, and hope. Add content to the show. Call in and donate your valuable time. Sustaining Partners Larry, Becca, Bryan, Mandi, Jean, Schez, Jim, Shelly, Amanda, Kim. Episode Sponsors Claudine…
People in this episode
Host: Mark S.
Topics covered
- Step 9
- Making Amends
- Recovery
- Emotional Challenges
- Honesty
- Relationships
- Spiritual Experience
Keywords
- Step 9
- amends
- recovery
- honesty
- relationships
- fear
- shame
- spiritual experience
Mentioned in this episode
Books & works: The Big Book - Alcoholics Anonymous, Twelve Steps and Twelve Traditions, Worry Less Now, Powerless But Not Helpless, 10 Years Sober, When Bad Things Happen
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