Tuesday, September 10th, 2019
Step Nine: More Than Just Saying “I’m Sorry”
To make a mistake is an error in judgment. To adhere to it when it’s discovered is a flaw of character. Step 9 says that as part of our...
Tag Archives: Amends
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Tuesday, September 3rd, 2019Step Nine: Proceed with Caution
A word, once uttered, cannot be whistled back in. Step 9 says that as part of our recovery we should make direct amends to people we have harmed whenever... -
Thursday, August 22nd, 2019Step Eight: It’s for You, Not Them
The first step in forgiveness is the willingness to forgive. For many recovering sex and porn addicts the second half of Step 8 – becoming willing to make amends... -
Thursday, August 15th, 2019Step Eight: Examining Your Feelings
Genuine kindness does not have ulterior motives. After we’ve created our Step 8 amends list, writing down who we’ve harmed and how, we must examine our current feelings about... -
Monday, December 31st, 2018Don’t Just Say “I Love You,” Show It
Love all, trust a few, do wrong to none. Telling a person that you love them is nice, but actions speak much louder than words. That said, you needn’t... -
Monday, November 19th, 2018Forgiving Ourselves
As we make amends we continually confront the issue of forgiveness—of others and ourselves. As we work the steps of our recovery, the topic of forgiveness will inevitably come... -
Wednesday, October 17th, 2018Step Ten: The Spot-Check Version
Life begins at the end of your comfort zone. Step Ten is usually done at the end of each day and on an as-needed basis. The as-needed, spot-check version... -
Wednesday, October 10th, 2018Step Ten: Wash, Rinse, Repeat
Character cannot be developed in ease and quiet. Step Ten is the logical culmination of the previous nine steps. The first nine steps are about stopping the bleeding of... -
Monday, September 17th, 2018Step Nine: Scary but Necessary
It is the highest form of self-respect to admit our errors and make amends for them. Step Nine says that as part of our recovery we should make direct...