"MADE A LIST . . ."

When we hear 'MADE A LIST . . .', we're talking about the Fourth Step inventory—the foundation of our recovery [Page 64]. This isn't just a to-do list; it's a fearless moral inventory of our resentments, fears, and harms done to others. On pages 64-65, we're told to list people, institutions, or principles we resent, and why. This process shines a light on the self-centered fear that drove our drinking. It's not about shame—it's about freedom. Once we see our part clearly, we can let go and move into Steps Five through Nine. That list is the key that unlocks the door to a new way of living.