I am about to reach two years in the program this summer and am still working my way through the steps for the first time. I have grown a lot since finding Al-Anon, and my life and attitude have absolutely been bettered by the work I have been doing. I have two sponsors that I consult regularly, and attend meetings all the time. As far as my step work, however, I've been bogged down for awhile now on 8. Part of it has been due to my unwillingness to make the list because I have known what comes next and have been afraid to confront the harm I have done to others. I do have my list now, am really more afraid at this point to waste more time holding onto my fear, and am eager to get to the other side. I am looking for your experience, strength and hope regarding what resources you used when doing 8 & 9 yourself, if you got stuck how you got through it, how you felt when you completed them, or anything else you are moved to share on these steps.I use the Big Book and the AA 12 & 12 in my step work as well as our own conference approved literature so if you use these too please share how they work for you in your own process.

I am looking forward to learning from your perspective. Thanks.