Thursday, March 07, 2013

STEP EIGHT:



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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