In our illness, we harmed people. In Step Nine, we are to make amends.
Making amends is about asking people we have harmed what we need to do
to set things right. But making amends is more than saying, “I'm sorry.”
If you ran a store and someone had stolen five dollars, you wouldn't
want them to just say, ”I'm sorry.” You'd want the person to pay back
the money. The same is true with amends.
Many people we've harmed ask only that we don't repeat our mistakes. Respect their wishes. Step Nine has healed many wounds. Step Nine allows us to grow up. Step Nine help us regain faith in ourselves. Remember, the best amend we make to all is to stay sober.
