Episode 1079: Making Amends

Episode 1079: Making Amends

From Take 12 Recovery Radio Network by Take 12 Recovery Radio Network

May 27, 2026 · 1h 5m · Season 18 · Episode 1079

About this episode

The hosts discuss the concept of making amends in recovery, emphasizing action, sincerity, and personal responsibility.

LET'S TALK MAKING AMENDS. From The Best of The Came to Believe Recovery Podcast . The hosts discuss the concept of making amends in recovery. They explore the difference between an apology and an amends, emphasizing that an amends involves taking action to repair the harm caused. They also discuss the importance of sincerity and genuine change in making amends. The hosts share personal examples and address the challenges of making amends when the other person may not be emotionally mature or receptive. They also touch on the idea that making amends is not about seeking forgiveness, but about taking responsibility and changing one's behavior. In this conversation, Tom, Monty, and Alicia discuss the importance of making amends in recovery. They also touch on the concept of forgiving oneself and the importance of being emotionally sober. The conversation concludes with personal stories of amends that went well and one that went badly. Closing Song: I’m Not Who I was by Brandon Heath. #aa #na #alcoholicsanonymous #recovery #recovered #alcoholic #twelvesteps #wedorecover #narcoticsanonymous #traditions #addiction #bigbook

People in this episode

Hosts: Tom, Monty, Alicia

Topics covered

  • making amends
  • recovery
  • personal responsibility
  • forgiveness
  • emotional sobriety

Keywords

  • making amends
  • recovery
  • apology
  • sincerity
  • emotional maturity
  • forgiveness
  • personal stories

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: The Came to Believe Recovery Podcast

Books & works: I’m Not Who I was

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