Step Five Feels like Confession

This week I face my past actions, the friends that have stood by me, and the differences in religion. I look at retributive vs restorative justice and which one can help people that are struggling, as well as how my religion doesn't support confession.    Key Takeaways:    [1:10] Step five feels like confession  [5:11] Retributive vs restorative justice  [13:26] Trying to change yourself to heal yourself doesn't work well  [18:13] Peer accountability and personal responsibility  [21:27] Forgiving myself and others  [24:03] The personal failure that I find hard to acknowledge  [26:38] The people that love me in spite of my actions  [30:54] My religion doesn't support confession [33:23] I had a skewed perspective on forgiveness and acceptance  [34:50] The people I talk to my issues in life to   Resources:   Breathing Underwater     Connect with Barb:   Website   Facebook    Instagram   Be a guest on the podcast    YouTube   The Molly B Foundation