STEP NINE WORKSHEETS

*Alcoholics Anonymous World Services, Inc., has neither endorsed, nor are they affiliated with, the 'Composition or Distribution' of These Worksheets.

These Step Study Worksheets are only meant to be another tool in helping the alcoholic on there 12 Step Journey, to better understand the Basic and Simple approach to practicing the Steps, as they are ... 'Laid Out In The Basic Text Of The Big Book' of Alcoholics Anonymous, and with the guidance of our Twelve Steps And Twelve Traditions book.


I ask my 'Higher Power' for the right attitude
to make my amends, being ever mindful not to harm others
in the process. I ask for Your guidance in making indirect
amends. Most important, I will continue to make amends by staying
abstinent, helping others, and Growing In My Spiritual Progress.

"Now we go out to our fellows and repair the damage done in the past. We attempt to sweep away the debris which has accumulated out of our effort to live on self-will and run the show ourselves. If we haven't the will to do this, we ask until it comes. Remember it was agreed at the beginning we would 'Go To Any Lengths' for victory over alcohol." (Big Book, Pg. 76)

Now we look at STEP NINE...

Is this step vital to My Recovery?
Am I Realizing when I admitted my wrongs I was Healing Myself?
I thanked my 'Higher Power' for putting the words in my mouth.
Am I also Realizing: Hurt people 'Hurt' Other People.


TO BEGIN STEP NINE 'FIRST REVIEW THE FOLLOWING:

1) Alcoholics Anonymous, Big Book, Chapter 6: Into Action - Pgs. 76-84.
1a) Audio: 'Step 9' mp3 (30 min) listen/burn here

3) Do You Need A 'Gratitude' Tune-Up? View/Print List here

It Is 'STRONGLY' Suggested You 'Read And Listen' To The Above 'SEVERAL' Times 'BEFORE' Continuing This Process...


*Note: A Very Important Suggestion for you to Consider 'Before' making 'Any Amends', is to talk to 'Your Sponsor First' for His/Her input on how to approach these amends, because sometimes in our zeal to make these amends, we may Cause More Harm Than Intended.....

STEP 9: "Made direct amends to such people wherever possible, except when to do so would injure them or others."

*A suggested 'Thought' to consider for Step 9 - "FREEDOM."

Made amends except when to do so would harm ..., On page 85 in the 12&12 we read ..."and have begun, by our behavior and example, to convince those
about us that we are indeed changing for the better,"...

Every sentence in the Big Book and the 12&12 has guidance for the different settings that warrant amends. Please read these books together over and over about STEP 9, in order to ... Not Cause More Harm !


1. Do you have misgivings and feel diffident (shy) about making amends?
(Big Book Pg. 76)
Explain:





2. What is your real purpose in doing this Step? (Big Book Pg. 77)
Explain:





3. Is timing important?
Explain:





4. Can you approach the people in your Eighth Step list in a helpful and forgiving spirit? (Big Book Pg. 77, Pgs. 66-67)
Explain:







5. Do you recognize that nothing worthwhile can be accomplished until you clean your side of the street? (Big Book Pg. 78)
Explain:





6. How important is it that you be praised for your Ninth Step efforts?
(Big Book Pg. 78)
Explain:





7. Do you understand the importance of losing your fear of creditors?
(Big Book Pg. 78)
Explain:





8. Have you discussed with your sponsor any criminal offenses you may have committed and which are still open? If not, you should do so. (Big Book Pg. 79)
Explain:





9. Do you recognize that your Ninth Step can harm others? (Big Book Pg. 79)
Explain:





10. Do you see the importance of not doing further harm by creating more jealousy/resentment in a 'tell all' session? (Big Book Pg. 81)
Explain:







11. Are 'The Promises' as stated in Step 9, beginning to have a different meaning to you, than they did in Earlier Steps on your journey? (Big Book Pgs. 83-84)
Explain:




12. Is it imperative to ask my Higher Power for Wisdom and to seek Guidance from 'My Sponsor' to avoid injuring the people I plan on making amends to or any other innocent persons.
Explain:


The 'Spiritual Life' is not a theory; we have to Live It ! (Big Book Pg. 83)

"There may be some wrongs we can Never Fully Right. We don't worry about them if we can honestly say to ourselves that we would right them if we could. Some people Cannot Be Seen - we send them an honest letter. And there may be a valid reason for postponement in some cases. But we don't delay if it can be avoided. We should be Sensible, Tactful, Considerate and Humble without being servile or scraping. As God's people we stand on our feet; we don't crawl before anyone." (Big Book Pg. 83)

Discuss The Order In Which You Make These Amends With Your Sponsor
and Continue Your Journey On To STEP 10...

"REMEMBER"...
THERE IS A SOLUTION,
THE SOLUTION IS SIMPLE,
THE SOLUTION IS . . . 'SPIRITUAL'!!!

In Fellowship... _______________________________

Call Anytime... (H) ___________________________

                            (C) ___________________________


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