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  • Exit 12 - Road to Recovery - Steps 8/9: Amends Part 1

Exit 12 - Road to Recovery - Steps 8/9: Amends Part 1

Thursday 6th March 2025

Join Brian, Michelle, Isaac, and Valerie as they discuss the steps of making amends in recovery with personal stories and practical advice.
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Making Amends: Steps 8 & 9 in Recovery

Episode Overview

  • Creating a list of people harmed is essential for making amends.
  • Making amends involves more than just seeking forgiveness; it's about personal growth.
  • Flashcards can be a useful tool for tracking amends.
  • Emotional challenges are part of the process, especially with long-lost family members.
  • Support from sponsors is crucial in navigating the steps.
Making amends is not just about seeking forgiveness; it's about personal growth and healing.
In this episode of 'Exit 12 - Road to Recovery', hosts Brian Fields, Michelle Parker, and Isaac Smolden dive into the crucial steps of making amends in recovery. They're joined by the ever-insightful Valerie, who shares her experiences and wisdom on steps 8 and 9. This episode focuses on the importance of creating a list of people harmed and becoming willing to make amends.
With a blend of humour and heartfelt discussions, the hosts explore the challenges and rewards of this process. They share personal stories, like Isaac's attempt to make amends for breaking Brian's car window, which brings both laughter and lessons. Valerie's unique approach using flashcards to track amends is particularly enlightening. The conversation also touches on the emotional hurdles of making amends, especially with long-lost family members or past sponsors.
The hosts emphasize that making amends is not just about seeking forgiveness but also about personal growth and healing. This episode is packed with practical advice and relatable anecdotes that will resonate with anyone on the path to recovery. So, if you're looking for a mix of support, laughter, and real talk about the journey of making amends, this episode is for you.