The next logical step is to voice all of those things we did while drinking or using.
That leads us to step 5.
Admitting wrongs to a higher power and to ourselves is one thing.
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To actually tell someone else theexactnature of our wrongs can be a frightening task indeed.
There is a reason that the first admission of wrongs is to God as we understand Him.
It prepares members for the rest of the step.
The exact nature of our wrongs has been discovered along with the ways that they need to be changed.
It gives the opportunity to unload the burdens of the past and be done with them.
Quite often, it was these things that kept us drinking or using.
When preparing for step 5, many people describe fear.
It really can be a gut-wrenching process.
Our pride wants us to feel like we’re doing good and moving on from all that destructive behavior.
There’s also the fear that your listener will think less of you.
However, you have to keep in mind that they’ve been right there, too.
In step 5, the focus is on you and what you’ve done.
Don’t worry, the second time is actually easier, especially if you’re beingcompletelyhonest this time.
Freedom of Step 5
Many people feel great freedom after doing step 5.
It’s a relief to get all that baggage you’ve been lugging around out in the open.
Step 5 is also an opportunity to get to the root cause of your addiction.
This truly is one of the key steps in recovery, which is why it’s the hardest.
Yet, it’s often seen as the beginning of an entirely new life.
