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Kenny S – What amends did we balk at doing?
Kenny S – What amends did we balk at doing?
Kenny S – What amends did we balk at doing?
Sunday 14th July 2024
Join Kenny S as he shares heartfelt stories about overcoming fear and making amends in his recovery journey. A powerful episode on the transformative power of Step Eight.
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Get the buttons here!Kenny S: Facing Fears and Making Amends
Episode Overview
- Facing fears is a crucial part of making amends.
- Following sponsor advice can guide you through tough situations.
- Prayer and willingness can help overcome hesitation.
- Making amends can lead to unexpected positive outcomes.
- Building relationships after addiction is possible and rewarding.
Whether I balk or not, these things are going to be put in front of me. The best I can do is just show up and meet the world as it comes
In this episode of SoberQ, Kenny S takes us on a heartfelt journey through his experiences with Step Eight in his recovery process. With his sobriety date set on May 21st, 2014, Kenny shares candid stories about the amends he initially hesitated to make. You'll find a mix of fear, excitement, and determination as he recounts the challenges and triumphs of making things right with those he had wronged during his struggle with alcohol addiction.
Kenny's honesty shines as he talks about the terror he felt at the thought of facing people from his past, especially those he never expected to see again. But he didn't let fear stop him. Following the advice of his sponsor and others in recovery, Kenny took action—praying for willingness, talking things through with his sponsor, and just getting in the car to go make those amends.
One particularly moving story involves a visit to a restaurant where he once worked. Despite his initial fear, the amends turned out beautifully, with the restaurant owner offering him a job anytime he needed one. Kenny reflects on how normal it is to feel fear but emphasizes the power of pushing through it to experience healing and connection on the other side.
The episode takes an even deeper turn when Kenny reveals a significant amends he avoided for as long as possible: reaching out to a woman who might have had his child. After years of avoidance, a message from her revealed he had an eight-year-old son. This revelation led to an emotional journey of learning to be a father almost overnight and building a relationship with his son, who is now nearly 17.
Kenny's story is a powerful reminder that facing our fears and making amends can lead to unexpected and beautiful outcomes. His experiences offer hope and encouragement for anyone on their own path to recovery. Don't miss this episode if you're looking for inspiration and real-life examples of the transformative power of making amends.