Tag Archives: Forgiveness

Finding Self-Forgiveness

Feelings of guilt and shame are common for those in the throes of addiction. There will be countless times throughout your recovery where you will reflect on your past and, if you do not know how to manage the feelings of guilt that come with that, that reflection can lead to a world of self-doubt, […]

Step Four: Personal Inventory

Step Four: Personal Inventory

Now that you have worked through Steps One, Two, and Three, you should be really proud of the progress you are making. The 12-Steps are thorough, to say the least, and the fact that you are conceding to your innermost self that you are suffering from addiction, while trying to connect to a Higher Power, […]

I Made Amends with My Friend. Why Won’t They Forgive Me?

I Made Amends with My Friend. Why Won’t They Forgive Me?

Now that you are working the 12-Steps, you recently gave an amends letter to one of your oldest and dearest friends to help resolve your past issues. Your intent is to let them know that you feel remorseful about your part of what went down and that you are amending, or changing, your behavior to […]