Working the Steps

Step 9 : We make direct amends to such people wherever possible, except when to do so would injure them or others.

Credibility of amends assumes that damaging behavior has been treated and changed during steps 1, by not drinking, and 2 through 8, by achieving non abusive sobriety.

Every sentence in the Big Book and the 12&12 has guidance for the different settings that warrant amends. Please read these books together over and over about step 9, in order to not cause more harm.

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