Step 8: 12&12Step 8: 12&12
12 Steps of Recovery
Ilya explores Step 8, emphasizing the importance of making amends, understanding past actions, and overcoming fear to achieve lasting sobriety.
59:54•11 Sept 2019
Step 8: Healing Relationships and Facing Fears
“If we don't clean up our side of the street and admit our faults, repair the damage and demonstrate a change in our behavior, we will never overcome drinking, and the remorse and the guilt and the resentment will continue to live within our subconscious.”
What does it mean to truly make amends? In this episode of '12 Steps of Recovery', Ilya dives into Step 8, where the focus is on listing those we've harmed and becoming willing to make things right. Ilya shares his personal journey, shedding light on the importance of scrutinizing our past actions and understanding the instincts that led us there. He emphasizes that making amends isn't just about saying sorry; it's about genuine restitution and healing relationships.
By confronting the fear of facing those we've wronged, we can take significant steps towards achieving lasting sobriety. This episode is a must-listen for anyone on the recovery path or supporting someone who is. It offers practical insights and heartfelt advice on how to navigate this crucial step in the Twelve Steps program.
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