1. Make a list of all the people harmed by your addiction.
2. Identify what needs to be done to repair the damage.
3. Make a list of all the persons who have harmed you.
4. Forgive the people who have hurt you.
5. Examine the consequences of making amends to discover when doing so would further harm you or others.
6. Develop a strong sobriety program that allows you to maintain sobriety while making amends to others.
7. Develop a plan for when and how to make amends to each person in an effective manner, and review it with your sponsor.
8. Prepare to approach the amends process with an attitude of quiet sincerity.
9. Start making amends by admitting the reality of your addiction and the problem it has caused.
10. Become willing to complete the amends process by paying or making promises to pay whatever obligations are owed.
From the Book Understanding the Twelve Steps, by Terence T. Gorski Copyright 1989
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