Advice for completing Step 4?

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It doesn't have to be perfect. Clear away the boulders, you can get to the pebbles later. Work closely with your sponsor, it's a sponsor step not a DIY step. You always had a role to play if you're honest. Ask them to help you find it if you can't.

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The Joe & Charlie tapes (which can be found on YouTube) are super helpful for all the steps, but particularly step 4.

I’ve done four 4th/5th steps and what I can say is, don’t hide that “thing”. You know the one…that embarrassing and shameful thing that you don’t want to say out loud. That’s the one that’s the key to freedom.

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Work closely with your sponsor. The 12 and 12 can be very helpful. Don't overthink, write it all down. Be as brutally honest as possible, honesty is very important.

https://www.aa.org/lit-twelve-steps-and-twelve-traditions

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It’s not as bad as you think. Your resentments are your greatest gift IF you are willing to be honest with yourself down to that 4th column. They will set you free! Don’t overthink it, do it boldly.

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Pray, write, repeat. This step is heavily humbling and will make you uncomfortable. Stay connected and counsel with others as needed.

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