STEP NINE
MADE DIRECT AMENDS TO SUCH PEOPLE WHEREVER POSSIBLE EXCEPT WHEN TO DO SO WOULD INJURE THEM OR OTHERS.
Good judgment will be required to take Step Nine.
1. Timing and prudence are needed.
2. We will also need courage.
Discuss:
A. Has anger diminished? Can we deal with problems clearly and objectively?
2. Today, what personal consequences are unacceptable? What fears remain?
Having made a list of those we harmed...we saw that "groups" of individuals are divided.
1. Some will be seen now, later or never.
2. Some opportunities to make amends have been passed.
Discuss:
A. Procrastination. Too much thinking and not enough work with personal problem solving and growth.
B. Reasons for not making amends when opportunity arose. What to do at this point?
Step Nine warns we can only freely admit damage and apologize when...
1. We are reasonably certain we are recovering in the GA Program.
2. We are sincere.
Discuss:
A. Procrastination. Too much thinking and not enough work with personal problem solving and growth.
B. Reasons for not making amends when opportunity arose. What to do at this point?
Step Nine warns we can only freely admit damage and apologize when...
1. We are reasonably certain we are recovering in the GA Program.
2. We are sincere.
Discuss:
A. Current growth in GA.
B. Need for "self honesty." Has awareness of "self improved?
C. Have self esteem and confidence grown? Explain...
Making amends may jeopardize our employment, family relations and personal friendships.
1. Frankness is the best method.
2. When in doubt, seek help from Higher Power, GA group or sponsor; seek guidance.
Discuss:
A. Difference between fear of consequences and shame of apologizing.
B. Meaning of "Serenity Prayer."