The trick here is like we previously mentioned, is the importance of doing these steps in order. Many people get sober, and immediately want to go out and apologize to all the people, the exes, the family members, that they have hurt in the past. Hence, work your steps in order, and be patient on making those amends until you get to the 8th step. As I mentioned, the list of your amends to make will most often be made during the 4th step process , it will be a combination of both your Harms Done list and maybe even some of your Resentments and Sexual Inventory.
A lot of people say that by making amends, they truly started to feel like they were getting somewhere in their sobriety. They began to sense that psychic change that we are promised in the Big Book, and that their relationships were able to start healing. In order to get to this point, we have to have done enough internal investigation on ourselves to really WANT to change, as we have worked our butts off to get to this point.
This can be discouraging and may conjure feelings of sadness, self-pity, anger, or frustration. Categorize your list. Those you should make amends to later. Those you need to make partial amends with to prevent any further harm. Get help. As mentioned above, you should seek help to work Step 8.
You can get with your sponsor, therapist, or even a supportive sober friend to help. Their support will make the process easier and may provide you with more clarity than trying to do it on your own. Printable AA Step 8 Worksheets In addition to the tips above, you can use printable Step eight worksheets below to help you work through your list-making. Steps By the Big Book printable Step 8 worksheets Step 8 worksheets and questions for all steps from 12step.
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As you continue to compile your list, ask yourself the following questions:. By asking yourself these questions, you will be able to form a more complete list of those to whom you can make amends now or in the future. For some people, step 8 can increase negative self-talk and emotions and bring on cravings of alcohol or drugs.
If this happens, it's important to seek help. Whether a friend or family member, sponsor, or mental health professional, lean on someone who can support you as you work through the steps and avoid relapse. Like every part of a step program, step 8 takes commitment as you journey toward lasting recovery. Step 8 forms the base for all future relationships with ourselves and others; if we can let go of our previous hurts to others, we can begin a new facet of sobriety.
For more mental health resources, see our National Helpline Database. Learn the best ways to manage stress and negativity in your life. Alcoholics Anonymous. Step eight. Greene D. Revisiting step approaches: An evidence-based perspective. In: Addictions - Diagnosis and Treatment.
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