How do you do the 8th step in AA?

Step Eight of AA: Just Put It On The List!

1. People to make amends to now. Once on a good sober footing.
2. People to make partial amends to in order to not injure them or others.
3. People to make amends to later.
4. People we “may” never be able to make direct personal contact.

What is the meaning of step 8 in AA?

The eighth step involves making amends with others who may have been harmed by your alcohol or drug use. This step is a chance to grow and improve your relationships with your friends and loved ones—which will only help you going forward in your recovery. The goal of this step is to end isolation from others.

How do you complete step 8?

How Do You Complete Alcoholics Anonymous Step 8?

1. Discover how many people you have hurt and how you’ve hurt them.
2. Make a list of everyone you’ve harmed. Also, pay attention to what you discover about yourself and your problems along the way.
3. Don’t be defensive and blame people for how they’ve treated you.

What does AA say about forgiveness?

In his book Alcoholics Anonymous author Bill Wilson (the cofounder of AA) discusses forgiveness and says its necessary for sobriety. He calls it “letting go of resentment,” not forgiveness, and says it’s not done to please others, but in the interest of self.

How do I become willing?

How Do I Become Willing to Become Willing?

1. Break down your program. Give yourself the amazing gift of asking someone to sponsor you.
2. Break down your tools.
3. Break down your thinking.
4. Break down your gratitude.

How do you make amends?

There are steps you take to make amends, which include:

1. Take stock of the damage you caused.
2. Express the desire to repair it.
3. Admit to your mistakes.
4. Find a way to repair the damage.
5. Be patient about getting someone’s trust back.

What is step5?

Alcoholic Anonymous step five is often called “Confession.” In this step we “admit to God, to ourselves, and to another human being the exact nature of our wrong.” This step follows a written inventory of our wrongs and it is critical to share this as soon as possible.

Why is forgiveness important AA?

It’s important that we too are able to forgive others for their transgressions against us, even when they don’t ask. This also sets us free. Freeing one’s self from resentments and doing ongoing work to stay free of resentments is a key component of the AA 12-Steps program.

How to do step 8 of AA?

Tips for Starting and Working Step 8 of AA 1 Look back on your life and personal relationships to see where you’ve caused harm. 2 Don’t forget to include yourself on the list because you’ll want to forgive yourself. 3 Bring out your moral inventory from Step 4 to help compile your list. 4 Go further than just writing down names.

What is the cleansing ritual of AA step 8?

When you fully embrace the guiding principles of Alcoholics Anonymous (AA), you’ll be able to cleanse the debris of your past and gain newfound knowledge about yourself. The cleansing ritual of AA Step 8 is a vital part of your journey wherein you strengthen your ability to develop positive relations with everyone who crosses your path in life.

Is there a 12 step workbook for AA?

If you’d like additional assistance on your journey, you can use AA 12 Step Workbook: Al Kohallek Goes Stepping. This workbook offers additional tools to enable you to practice the principles of AA in all your affairs. See pages 48–49 for a worksheet that’ll assist you when creating your list. How Do I Make Amends to Those I’ve Harmed?

Can I Put my Name on the 8th step list?

For your 8th Step list you should include every name you think of, even if you’re not sure that you owe any amends in that particular situation. You can put your name on that list, with an awareness that the way we make amends to ourselves is the ongoing process of stopping irresponsible and self-destructive behavior.