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Megan T – What unexpected consequences came from making amends?
Megan T – What unexpected consequences came from making amends?
Megan T – What unexpected consequences came from making amends?
Sunday 18th August 2024
Megan T shares the surprising benefits of making amends in her recovery journey, from gaining self-esteem to creating a calmer home environment.
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Episode Overview
- Facing the fear of making amends can lead to unexpected benefits.
- Making amends is about healing and personal growth, not just apologising.
- Support from others in recovery is crucial.
- Financial amends can provide mental freedom.
- Living amends can improve family relationships.
I no longer had to hang my head at certain places; I could lift my head high and be one with the world again
Megan T's episode on the SoberQ podcast dives into the unexpected consequences of making amends during her recovery journey. As she shares her story, Megan admits that the idea of making amends initially filled her with fear. She thought it would involve going cap in hand and apologising to everyone she had wronged, which felt overwhelming.
However, as she progressed through the steps, she found that making amends was about much more than just saying sorry—it was about healing and growing as a person. Megan discusses how working through the steps, particularly Step 9, helped her gain self-esteem and confidence. She no longer felt the need to avoid certain places or hang her head in shame.
One memorable instance involved making amends to someone in 2003, where despite the person's initial negative reaction, Megan felt a sense of freedom and self-respect because she had handed her will over to a higher power and was supported by others in the programme. She also talks about making financial amends, like repaying a large sum of money, which unexpectedly set her free mentally.
Additionally, Megan shares how she started making living amends to her children by focusing on her responses to their behaviour and creating a calmer home environment. This episode is filled with Megan's honest reflections and practical advice for anyone on their sobriety journey. By listening to Megan's experiences, you'll gain valuable insights into the transformative power of making amends and how it can lead to a life filled with self-respect and freedom from past burdens.
Don't miss this heartfelt episode that could inspire you to take your own steps towards healing.