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Risa M. Steps 8/9 Grace Group Zoom 8/13/2025
Risa M. Steps 8/9 Grace Group Zoom 8/13/2025
Risa M. Steps 8/9 Grace Group Zoom 8/13/2025
Friday 15th August 2025
Join Risa M. as she explores the transformative journey of making amends in Steps 8 and 9 of Alcoholics Anonymous, sharing personal stories of recovery.
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Episode Overview
- Risa M. discusses the significance of Steps 8 and 9.
- Insights into making amends and personal growth.
- The role of spirituality in the recovery process.
- Building and repairing relationships through amends.
- How the AA program fosters real change and healing.
"Making amends is one of the most freeing things in the whole entire world."
In this insightful episode, Risa M., a recovered alcoholic, shares her profound journey through Steps 8 and 9 of Alcoholics Anonymous. With a sobriety date of March 3rd, 2004, Risa speaks from her experiences within the Primary Purpose Group of Webster, New York, emphasizing the significance of these steps in achieving emotional freedom and healing. Unlike traditional approaches, her group focuses on understanding the directives of the founders of AA, providing a deep dive into the principles that guide recovery.
Risa recounts how she came to Alcoholics Anonymous and the transformative effect it had on her life. Growing up without an alcoholic environment, she still experienced restlessness and discontentment from an early age. With the help of a sponsor, she learned to navigate the complexities of alcoholism and the importance of each step in the recovery process. Steps 8 and 9, which focus on making amends, are highlighted as pivotal in her journey.
She shares heartfelt stories about her experiences in making amends, particularly with her family. Through meditation and a newfound spiritual connection, Risa was able to accept her father and stepmother for who they were, leading to a remarkably improved relationship. The act of making amends, as she explains, is liberating and crucial in overcoming the self-centered tendencies that can derail recovery.
Risa emphasizes that the program works for real alcoholics like herself, reinforcing the belief that these steps can facilitate healing for anyone committed to the process. Her experiences underscore the idea that embracing these principles can lead to a fulfilling and sober life, showcasing the transformative power of Steps 8 and 9 in Alcoholics Anonymous.