
Position of Neutrality: Leading with Honesty in Steps 8 & 9 AA
About this episode
Join Joe McDonald as he explores the importance of taking the lead in making amends, particularly during Steps 8 and 9 of Alcoholics Anonymous. Joe emphasizes that a simple, remorseful apology isn’t enough—real, meaningful change requires sitting down with those we’ve harmed and honestly analyzing the past.
Joe explains, “We must take the lead. A remorseful mumbling that we’re sorry won’t fill the bill at all. We ought to sit down with the family and frankly analyze the past as we now see it. So how do we see the past? Hopefully, our perspective’s grown. I saw the part I played, the harms I inflicted, the fear that drove it. I now know what’s driving them when they act out toward me. It’s the same fear. I know what it’s like to be afraid.”
This session is a deep dive into the critical process of making amends, encouraging us to approach these conversations with honesty, empathy, and a deeper understanding of both our actions and the fears that drive others.
Join us as Joe McDonald reads and expands on the Big Book of Alcoholics Anonymous, offering deeper understanding and practical advice for those on their recovery journey. For more content, please like, comment, and share. Also, join us live every Thursday night at 7 p.m. Arizona time for the full step experience on our YouTube channel.
Join us for more inspiring recovery stories and transformative insights.
Check out our website at: www.positionofneutrality.org
YouTube:http://www.youtube.com/@positionofneutrality721
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PositionOfNeutrality
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3mGbAbcacTs83RhMsv6FmY?si=6531e7adfdbb480e
RSS: Position of Neutrality | RSS.com
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@interactivestepexp?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc
#PositionOfNeutrality, #JoeMcDonald, #BrianReinhart, #WayneGiles, #EricReinhart, #DeniseMcDonald, #JoeTeaches, #Step8AA, #Step9AA, #BigBookAA, #RecoveryJourney, #AddictionRecovery, #12Steps, #SpiritualAwakening, #InnerPeace, #Healing, #PersonalGrowth, #RecoveryCommunity, #Mindfulness, #Resilience, #OvercomingAddiction, #SpiritualPath, #RecoverySupport, #SobrietyJourney, #HelpingOthers, #AddictsRecovery, #MakingAmends
Get every episode summarized
Each time Position of Neutrality publishes, we email you a written briefing from the transcript — the topics, who appeared, and any specific claims, with the ad reads skipped.
Email me new episodesFree for 3 shows. No card needed.
No transcript yet
This episode has not been transcribed. Request it and it moves to the front of the queue.
More episodes
More from Position of Neutrality

Position of Neutrality: Celebrating Freedom and Liberation in Step 12 AA Celebra...
Position of Neutrality

Position of Neutrality: Growing in Understanding and Knowing When to Give in Ste...
Position of Neutrality

Position of Neutrality: Bright Ideas and Distractions in Step 12 AA Jim's Relaps...
Position of Neutrality

Position of Neutrality: The Hopeless Feature of Alcoholism in Step 12 AA The HAR...
Position of Neutrality