Updated October 21, 2014.

The hardest area to practice this step is at home. My blind, disabled, 84-year-old mother lives with me. She is an alcoholic and very difficult at times. We have had a battle of wills for as long as I can remember. We still do today!

For my sobriety, I must work this step everyday. I must look at "my" part alone. I get frustrated and angry with mother at times. It is usually because I am being selfish and want my way.


The 10th step has afforded me the ability to recognize this. Without it I would continue to believe I am always right. I would not accept I could be wrong.

It Is a Process

I am not perfect in working this step, but I rarely let mother go to bed without a "goodnight, sleep well, I will check on you later". It gives her comfort, and I feel better for it. This is progress!

Saying "I am sorry" is easy. Meaning it is a different story. Today, when I say I'm sorry I usually mean it and try not to repeat the same mistakes. I do carry this step into all my affairs. It just seems easier with casual acquaintances or strangers. It is a process and so far I haven't had to take a drink because I didn't do "my part".

Magic

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