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The Most Abused Step in Recovery: Don’t Weaponize the 9th Step
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In this audio newsletter (or maybe Mindset Mondays - still not sure here...working title), Matt tackles one of the most misunderstood and misused ideas in recovery: Step 9’s infamous “except when to do so would injure them or others” clause. Too often, this line becomes a get-out-of-accountability-free card used to avoid hard conversations, hide the truth, and protect ego instead of healing relationships. Matt breaks down what amends actually means, how to avoid performative apologies, and why transparency matters more than comfort. Whether you're in recovery or not, this is a masterclass in integrity, trust, and real ownership. Stop doing things you have to apologize for. Live well, not just sober.
Let the truth set you (and your relationships) free.
Find video clips and full length video from this episode on YouTube and our other social media pages!
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Use code WHEELIES75 for 75% off the entire course!
Soberlink Device:
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Manage episode 495664472 series 3399874
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In this audio newsletter (or maybe Mindset Mondays - still not sure here...working title), Matt tackles one of the most misunderstood and misused ideas in recovery: Step 9’s infamous “except when to do so would injure them or others” clause. Too often, this line becomes a get-out-of-accountability-free card used to avoid hard conversations, hide the truth, and protect ego instead of healing relationships. Matt breaks down what amends actually means, how to avoid performative apologies, and why transparency matters more than comfort. Whether you're in recovery or not, this is a masterclass in integrity, trust, and real ownership. Stop doing things you have to apologize for. Live well, not just sober.
Let the truth set you (and your relationships) free.
Find video clips and full length video from this episode on YouTube and our other social media pages!
On the web:
www.twfo.com
Online Course:
www.independentlystrong.com
Use code WHEELIES75 for 75% off the entire course!
Soberlink Device:
www.soberlink.com/wheels
Check out our blog:
https://twfo.com/blog
Follow us on TikTok:
https://tiktok.com/@twfo_couple
Follow us on Instagram:
https://instagram.com/twfo_couple/
Follow us on Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/TWFOCouple
Follow us on YouTube:
https://www.youtube.com/@twfo_couple
Find Taylor Counseling Group:
https://taylorcounselinggroup.com/
Donate to Counseling for the Future Foundation:
Donate Here
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