In this step, the member is asked to carry out the intention of the preceding step to
the best of his or her ability. By making amends, members free themselves of the
burden of wrongdoings. In this way the negative behavior of the past is
transformed into the potential for acting positively in the future.
There are different ways of making amends. Some may be financial while others
may be of a more complex and personal nature. Similarly, some amends may be
made immediately, while others may take a number of years. There are also
cases where no amends can be made because to do so would be harmful to
another person. Sometimes amends cannot be made because of the inability to
communicate with the aggrieved person. Where amends cannot be made directly,
an alternate method of restitution maybe called for, such as an act of kindness or
service to Gamblers Anonymous.
Common sense, the knowledge of when to act, and courage are essential for the
successful execution of Step 9. In any case, amends should be forthright and
honest, no matter what the conditions surrounding them. A member should not
avoid making amends by rationalizing that an amend will injure someone else if
that decision is made to spare his or her own feelings.

Return to the Recovery Steps about compulsive gambling and Gamblers
Anonymous.
MADE DIRECT AMENDS TO SUCH PEOPLE WHEREVER
POSSIBLE, EXCEPT WHEN TO DO SO WOULD INJURE THEM
OR OTHERS.       
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