Step 8 Simplified: Finding Freedom in Making Amends
They are essential for long-term quality recovery. So what are we waiting for? Let's look at step 8.
Ever wondered why Step 8 is such a game-changer in recovery? In this episode of 'Promise of Recovery', the hosts break down the importance of Step 8, showing how it paves the way for emotional freedom and spiritual growth. While it might seem intimidating at first, Step 8 is all about taking responsibility for your actions and making amends, which can lead to a deeper sense of peace and progress in your recovery journey.
The hosts explain how the rigorous honesty required in the fourth step lays the groundwork for a successful Step 8. They also share how the list you create in Step 8 is essentially the same as the one from Step 4, making the process less overwhelming. By tackling Step 8, you’ll learn to own your past actions and understand your role in past resentments.
The episode encourages you to take it easy and approach this step one list at a time, emphasizing that you only need to write one list instead of two. Tune in to discover how Step 8 can be a pivotal part of your long-term recovery.