STEP EIGHT:

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We begin by making a list of everyone we have harmed on our
journey, as we have struggled to survive. We have probably done
more damage to ourselves than to anyone else, so we put ourselves
first on the list.

Often, our tendency is to feel guilty about everything we've done,
everyone we've come in contact with. That is unearned guilt.

Once we have made the list, we strive to become willing to make
amends to everyone on it because that is how we will heal. Making
amends does not mean feeling guilty and ashamed and punishing
ourselves; it means swallowing our pride and defenses, and doing
what we can to take care of ourselves. We become ready to
improve our self-esteem by taking responsibility for our behaviors.
We become willing to have our relationships with ourselves, others,
and our Higher Power restored.

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