Working the Steps: Step 9
Step Nine is a culmination of the forgiveness process: forgiving ourselves / others; receiving forgiveness from God / others. But before we can forgive ourselves, we must first acknowledge the pain others have suffered because of our actions.
BOOK REVIEW:
Healing the Shame That Binds You
by John Bradshaw
Unhealthy toxic shame learned in childhood and maintained in adulthood, is often the core component of our compulsions, co-dependencies, addictions and drives to over achieve.
Virtues ~n~ Vices :: Forgiveness
Forgiveness isn’t based on merit but grace. It’s a choice – a faith decision to not hold a grudge/sin against another person any longer… even ourselves.
Healing Hurts :: Anger