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Forgiveness and Step 8
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First and Second Order Effects
In the Rooms of AA, we often hear, “I was at the top of my amends list,” or “first we have to make amends to ourselves” and “I have to forgive myself first.”
Asymmetrical Forgiveness
Based on my experience, forgiveness is a necessary part of Step 8. Step 8 is the precursor to Step 9. And we know from Dr. Bob’s story the importance of Step 9. So, forgiveness is important.
I have found that if I have made an effective amend, somewhere along the line, I have forgiven the person for whatever they did to me. Sometimes it is unconscious, becoming willing seems to include forgiveness in some situations. But more often it is a conscious part of my Step 8 process.