Step Nine

“Made direct amends to such people wherever possible, except when to do so would injure them or others.”

First Things First – changing wherever to whenever gives a different meaning…

The Very Spirit;

“The readiness to take the full consequences of our past acts, and to take responsibility for the well-being of others at the same time, is the very spirit of Step Nine.”

Full consequences. Not partial, half, a little bit or just some. Full.

The only exceptions? Cases where our disclosure would cause actual harm.

Not delaying because we are afraid…

“Earnestly asking God’s help and guidance – meanwhile resolving to do the right thing when it becomes clear, cost what it may?”

And – the right thing is clear to you exactly how? Oh, yeah – “lay the matter before our sponsor or spiritual adviser.”

Specific and direct instructions.

Do it!