Step 5 Questions

Step 5 - I admit to God, to myself and to another human being the exact nature of my wrongs

·         After working through the fourth step questions, what do you realize about your limitations and capabilities?

·         Describe any person who has helped you to see yourself more clearly and objectively in your process of recovery and of life.

·         What qualities would you like to have in a sponsor? How do the people in the list of possible sponsors measure up to these criteria?

·         Write down the names of the most trustworthy people that you know. Do you think that they would be willing or interested in being a sponsor for you?

·         Describe your feelings and expectations about sharing your fifth step with your sponsor.

·         List people that you can think of that you might share your story with. Write whether you think that they are a safe, risky or a bad choice to work your 5th step with.

·         Describe who you have chosen to be your sponsor and how they reacted when you approached them.

·         Describe what it was like in sharing the fifth step. How did you feel before, after and during the process? Are you glad that you have done this?

·         Describe any celebrations or activities that you have done in honor of completing the fifth step.