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Step 9: Making Direct Amends – Healing the Past | Sin City Steps NA Step Study with Raz

In this powerful Step 9 session, Raz guides us through one of the most courageous parts of the Narcotics Anonymous journey: "We made direct amends to such people wherever possible, except when to do so would injure them or others." From facing the fear of reaching out, to understanding the difference between apologies and real amends, to living amends that show changed behavior – this study dives deep into healing relationships, clearing guilt, and finding freedom in recovery. Whether you're working the steps for the first time or revisiting them, join us in the neon glow of Sin City for honest shares, practical wisdom, and hope. One day at a time. One amend at a time. Subscribe for more NA Step Studies, speaker stories, and live recovery vibes from Sin City Steps! #NarcoticsAnonymous #Step9 #MakingAmends #RecoveryJourney #NAStepStudy #SinCitySteps STEP 9 "We made direct amends to such people wherever possible, except when to do so would injure them or others." [swg#1,2,3] Has the honesty and humility I have received in the previous steps prepared me to work the Ninth Step? Yes or no Amends We don't write our Eighth Step list and then resolutely start making amends, crossing off "completed" ones like we would items on a shopping list. In fact, many of our amends will never be "finished"; our efforts will go on throughout our recovery. [swg#4] What does "making amends" mean? [swg#5] Does making amends mean that I have to do more than say "I'm sorry"? Yes or no [swg#6] Is making amends a commitment to a continuous process of change? Yes or no Fears and Expectations that someone one will take revenge or reject me? Yes or no [swg#7b] Am I worried [swg#8] Does the Ninth Step require a new level of surrender to the program? Yes or no [swg#9] What about my financial amends? Do I have faith that the God of my understanding will ensure I have what I need even though I am sacrificing to make amends? Yes or no [swg#11] Does it matter how my amends are received? Yes or no Amends—Direct and Indirect No matter what, we need to try to accept the consequences of our behavior, but we should bear in mind that our families might very well be represented in the part of this step that says, "except when to do so would injure them or others." We'll have to evaluate these situations very carefully. With our sponsor's guidance, we'll explore how to make amends. [swg#14] Do I owe any amends that might have serious consequences if I made them? Yes or no [swg#15] Do I owe amends to anyone who is dead? Yes or no Many of us strive to make the amends as direct as possibly by visiting the person's grave or other meaningful place and perhaps reading a letter or simply speaking to the person's memory or spirit. [swg#17] Am I spiritually prepared for making any difficult amends and dealing with the results? Yes or no Forgiveness We need to try to forgive the people who have harmed us before we make amends to them. We don't want to sit down with someone with whom we're furious and try to make amends. Our attitude will be apparent, no matter how much we try to hide it. Amends are a time when it's not usually very productive to act as if. [swg#18] Do I owe amends to people who have also harmed me? Yes or no [swg#19a] Have I forgiven them all? Yes or no [swg#19d] Have I asked my sponsor for guidance? Yes or no Making Amends [swg#20a] Are there amends that I am having trouble following through on? Yes or no [swg#20b] Have I prayed for willingness to recommit myself to making these amends? Yes or no [swg#21] Do I have any immediate or long term plans for making amends to myself? Yes or no Spiritual Principles [swg#24] Have I accepted responsibility for the harm I caused and for repairing that harm? Yes or no [swg#24 cont.] Am I giving of myself or being of service to others? Yes or no [swg#25] Does practicing the principle of forgiveness benefit me? Yes or no Moving On — Have I Forgiven Myself? Yes or no We start being less consumed with ourselves, more able to be fully present in all our relationships. We know that to keep this feeling of freedom, we'll need to keep applying what we've learned in the previous steps. Step Ten gives us the means to do that. Let me know if you'd like any part clarified, re-organized, or if this is from a specific book/workbook (e.g. 12 Step Workbook style) so I can help format it even more precisely!