Topic: Q9 - In your journal describe recent experiences of trusting the care of your loving Higher Power. Who else in your life do you know that has demonstrated gentleness and care in their relationships with themselves and others? Would you be willing to use their examples of gentle & loving attributes as role models for your own recovery? Share your insights about this with your sponsor or co-sponsor.

Topic: Q10 - On pages 107-108, read the section “What is the Child Within?” Are you willing to embrace and accept this part of you that is often unpredictable? Do you want to get back in touch with experiencing the innocence of life, curiosity of nature, and the spirit of who you truly are? To keep a balance between both the Parent and the Child within you, read the section on pages 108-110, “What is meant by parenting ourselves?” What is the main intention as we re-parent ourselves? What is self-talk? What is inner dialogue? What issues does your inner child still have that needs healing? Discuss. Write a letter from your inner child to your loving inner parent asking to get your needs met. Discuss with your sponsor or co-sponsor. Put it in your Self Care Kit.

Topic: Q11 - Re-read pages 42-45 beginning with "Step Four may appear overwhelming.... “It states that Step Four is a form of emotional surgery requiring gentleness and care. We are learning to separate and appreciate our innate goodness from our unhealthy thoughts and behaviors. Visualize yourself going through emotional surgery, always treating yourself with gentleness and care. Write about what came up for you during your visualization. Starting today, put aside all self-condemnation.