Step 8

Made a list of all persons we had harmed, and became willing to make amends to them all

About Steps 8 and 9, from K.J. Foster


Dr. K.J. Foster talks about her personal experiences with Steps 8 and Step 9 and some thoughts about what it could mean to not hurt our selves or others. More information is available at Fostering Resilience.

Click the appropriate View button below to watch the associated video. Note that these videos are provided not so that you will totally agree with every one of them since each video may be presented with a somewhat different perspective on a Higher Power. Hopefully you can feel kinship with one or more of the perspectives, however, and thereby gain some guidance. The goal is for you to be able to work the program effectively and find a fulfillment of the the 12 step promises in your life.


Mormons

Larry’s drug addiction started young, and he went 13 years without speaking to his father. Forgiveness for himself and others was key.

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Sober MD

Dr. Douglas Cook talks about getting started with Step 8 and his personal experiences with that step and his experiences with his patients.

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Tommy Rosen

Tommy Rosen says that amends involve a commitment to change. In yoga, this means taking our peace "off the mat" and into the world.

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John Anthony

A Church of God minister presents the message that Jesus has the ability to save, deliver, and help you overcome your powerlessness.

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