Step 9: Healing Relationships and Finding Freedom
Making amends is about more than just saying sorry - it's about changing your behavior and treating people differently. It's a powerful tool for personal growth and healing.
How do you face the people you've hurt and make things right? In this episode of 'The Way Out', Charlie and Jason tackle Step 9 of the 12-Step program, a crucial stage that involves making amends. They break down why this step appears where it does in the sequence and how it helps to mend relationships that may have been severely damaged by past actions.
Fear often accompanies this process, but as Charlie and Jason explain, following the step's guidelines can lead to a profound sense of freedom. They share their personal experiences, detailing how they've approached making amends and the positive changes that followed. This episode also features feedback from the Sober & Serious community and listener calls, adding a communal touch to the discussion.
Whether you're in recovery or supporting someone who is, this episode offers practical advice and heartfelt stories to guide you through the challenging yet rewarding journey of making amends.