As soon as we begin to feel
confident in our new way of life and have begun, by our behavior and example, to
convince those about us that we are indeed changing for the better, it is
usually safe to talk in complete frankness with those who have been seriously
affected, even those who may be only a little or not at all aware of what we
have done to them. The only exceptions we will make will be cases where our
disclosure would cause actual harm.
These conversations can begin in a casual or
natural way. But if no such opportunity presents itself, at some point we will
want to summon all our courage, head straight for the person concerned, and lay
our cards on the table. We needn't wallow in excessive remorse before those we
have harmed, but amends at this level should always be forthright and
generous.1981 AAWS Inc.
Twelve Steps and Twelve Traditions, pages 85-86
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