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August 1977

The Amends I Most Dreaded to Make

Some things can never be undone, but there is a spirit that heals old wounds

I HAD MADE all my amends but one. I had faced my father, my mother, my brothers, my second ex-wife, and numerous employers and acquaintances I had stolen from or cheated. The results had been incredible. Every one of them was kind and appreciative of what I was trying to do with my life. Many of them told me, "If there's anything I can do for you, please let me know." The peace I was beginning to experience was astounding. I also kept a list of the people I wasn't able to locate, in case I should ever come into contact with them. Now, there was no more rationalizing, no more amends to make in order to delay the one I dreaded most.

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