The Power of Making Amends: A Journey Through Step 9
Episode Overview
Step 9 focuses on making direct amends to those harmed. Facing those you've wronged can be daunting but necessary. Living amends involves ongoing efforts to change behaviour. Humour can play a role in the recovery process. Sincere apologies can be transformative for both parties.
We recover out loud so we don't have to die in silence
In this engaging episode of Alcoholics Alive!, hosts Shank and Wayne dive into the crucial Step 9 of the Alcoholics Anonymous programme - making amends. They are joined by guest Matt S., who shares his personal journey through the amends process, offering a mix of humour and heartfelt reflections. Matt discusses the importance of facing those he has wronged and the transformative power of sincere apologies.
His candid recounting of awkward encounters and the fear of rejection adds a relatable touch for anyone who has ever had to say 'sorry' and mean it. The episode also features 'Meeting Shrapnel', where the hosts dissect common AA sayings like 'Easy does it - but do it' and 'Alcoholism is the only disease that treats loneliness with isolation'. Their banter provides both comic relief and deeper understanding of these phrases.
Whether you're in recovery or supporting someone who is, this episode offers valuable insights and a reminder that making amends is a key step in healing relationships and oneself. Tune in to hear how Matt's journey might inspire your own path to recovery.