PJ – How do we ensure our amends are sensible, tactful, considerate and humble?PJ – How do we ensure our amends are sensible, tactful, considerate and humble?
SoberQ
PJ offers practical advice on making thoughtful and humble amends in recovery, stressing the importance of guidance and consideration.
4:39•12 Nov 2023
PJ's Guide to Making Meaningful Amends in Recovery
Episode Overview
- Importance of seeking guidance from a strong sponsor or older sober member
- Consideration of potential consequences and seeking permission for amends
- Value of humility and putting the other person in the driving seat during amends
- Learning from personal experiences and insights in the amends process
“I'm a sober member of AA and I've reached the part of the programme where it's time to make amends for the wrongs I've done. Are you willing to hear my amend? So I'm putting the other person in the driving seat and humbling myself.”
Making amends is one of the toughest yet most rewarding steps in recovery. In this episode of 'SoberQ', PJ, a seasoned member of Alcoholics Anonymous, shares his wisdom on how to approach this delicate process with care and humility. Drawing from his own journey, PJ explains why it's crucial to seek advice from a trusted sponsor or an experienced sober member.
He highlights the importance of thinking through the potential consequences of your actions and, when needed, asking for permission before proceeding. PJ's stories and insights provide a clear roadmap for anyone looking to make genuine, heartfelt amends. By putting the other person's feelings first and staying humble, PJ shows how you can navigate this challenging step and come out stronger on the other side.
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