Others do not always forgive us. It is therefore important in Recovery to learn to forgive ourselves. This is a healing process. It begins with personal change. We can forgive ourselves in Recovery only if we have first changed our...
Getting rid of resentments and forgiving others are not the same things. While it is always necessary to get rid of resentments in Recovery, it may not be always be possible to forgive. Many years ago, it was pointed out...
Actual forgiveness from others MAY come after an initial rapprochement (see Blog 49). After having acquired some sober/clean time, it is only natural that we should hope for forgiveness from some of the people we have harmed. (This will not...
Making amends (Steps 8 and 9) unfortunately does not guarantee forgiveness but it is necessary if reconciliation and forgiveness are to take place at all. Mending relationships (rapprochement) in Recovery is a multifaceted process; it requires humility and willingness to...
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