Joshua Hill
Joshua Hill
S2 E8: Why is it hard to be willing to make amends? The Eighth Step
S2 E8: Why is it hard to be willing to make amends? The Eighth Step
S2 E8: Why is it hard to be willing to make amends? The Eighth Step
Thursday 18th June 2020
Joshua Hill tackles the challenges of making amends in recovery, offering practical advice and emotional support in 'Sobriety Social'.
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Get the buttons here!The Eighth Step: Confronting the Challenge of Making Amends
I want to acknowledge, friends, that I know that there has been major pain caused to you. But I also want to encourage you to not push the cart before the horse.
Making amends can feel like climbing a mountain when you're on the path to recovery. In this episode of 'Sobriety Social', host Joshua Hill dives into why the Eighth Step can be such a daunting task. He explores the emotional hurdles that make it hard to approach those we've wronged and offers practical advice on how to tackle these challenges.
Joshua's empathetic style shines through as he emphasizes that it's perfectly fine to take your time and not rush into making amends. He encourages listeners to first focus on admitting their own shortcomings and dealing with personal insecurities before reaching out to others for forgiveness. Drawing on the Lord's Prayer, Joshua illustrates the importance of forgiveness, not just from others, but from ourselves too.
For those feeling overwhelmed, he suggests starting with a simple list of people who have been harmed and brainstorming tangible ways to make things right later. Throughout the episode, Joshua reminds everyone that they don't have to face recovery alone, offering support through his short form podcast, 'The Sobriety Short Show'. This episode is a heartfelt guide for anyone struggling with the Eighth Step, providing both comfort and actionable steps to move forward in their recovery journey.