Forgiveness
Steps 8 and 9 are concerned with personal relations. First, we take a look backward and try to discover where we have been at fault; next we make a vigorous attempt to repair the damage we have done; and third, having thus cleaned away the debris of the past, we…
A Doctors Opinion
The Doctor’s Opinion (found in the forward, page XXV of the book, Alcoholics Anonymous) is a very important part of the book. It usually is the first thing an alcoholic reads (or should read) as part of the introduction to the AA program. Alcohol presents itself to an alcoholic like…
Steps 7-9ish of the AA Program
How do we perform these steps? With Honesty, Open-mindedness, and Willingness. With Steps 4 and 5 we discover our shortcomings, then share them with another person. With 6 and 7 we decide to accept our strengths and give away our shortcomings, with action and prayer. With 8 and 9 we…