Step 9: Repairing the Past

Part of Hazelden Classic Step Pamphlets Series
Author: Anonymous

Making amends to those we’ve harmed helps us to take a giant leap in our recovery. This pamphlet describes how to make amends, but also offers us insight on when it is best not to reopen a wound.

Excerpt:
“Through working Step nine – and making amends to people we harmed while our addiction was active – we can relieve our feelings of guilt, remorse, fear and shame. But this pamphlet reminds us that the most important benefit we can derive is the power to abstain from mood altering chemicals.

Step 9: Repairing the Past  shows us how to get started on Step Nine, suggests methods for making amends, and outlines what we must do to mend our torn relationships successfully..”