Join Joe McDonald as he expands on Steps 8 and 9, exploring the impact of our actions on those we love, particularly in the context of addiction recovery. In this session, Joe shares a story about how we often run from difficult situations, illustrating that true recovery involves facing our problems head-on. He reminds us that many of our loved ones have endured incredible hardship due to our behaviors, and it is our responsibility to make amends.

In Alcoholics Anonymous, the Big Book emphasizes the importance of confronting our wrongs with sincerity and taking responsibility for the pain we’ve caused. This is part of the amends process outlined in Step 9, where we seek to heal relationships, not just by words, but through meaningful action. Joe highlights that acknowledging the harm we’ve done, esp ...