“Continued to take personal inventory and when we were wrong promptly admitted it.”
October at The Men’s Home marks a transition in the Twelve Steps, not just in content, but in rhythm. Steps 1 through 9 deal with getting honest, clearing the wreckage, and laying the foundation for a new way of life. Step 10 is where that new way of life becomes action and consistency.
Step 10 is about showing up each day and taking responsibility for not only how we move through the world, but how we move with it. With Step 10 we commit to being a part of the world, no longer apart from it. Daily, that means pausing to look at our motives, our reactions, and how we affect the people around us. Not with shame but with clarity and a willingness to course correct.
At The Men’s Home, the residents put Step 10 in practice by recognizing their fellows, their moods, feelings and needs. They seek opportunities to be of service to one another and, if in the course of a day, toes are stepped on or feelings hurt, they take responsibility by admitting their part and do what is needed to bring unity back to the group.
The daily inventory Step 10 asks of us keeps our emotional and spiritual house in order. It protects the relationships we’re building. and most importantly, it builds trust in ourselves. When we know we’re capable of admitting when we’re wrong and making things right, we become people that others can count on.
Step 10 is a most valuable asset that makes it possible.
At The Men’s Home, we remind each other that this isn’t about achieving a flawless life. It’s about living in a way that’s clear, steady, and honest—where we don’t let resentment pile up or pride keep us isolated.
The men in our program are at different places in their recovery, but they all benefit from this principle: recovery is a daily practice. And Step 10 is one of the clearest examples of that. It isn’t flashy, but it’s dependable. Just like brushing your teeth or making your bed, it’s one of those habits that keeps things aligned and grounded.
Your support makes individual growth possible. The Men’s Home isn’t a place where men just stop drinking—it’s a place where they start learning how to live. And it’s through steps like this one, practiced daily, that they begin to build a life that works.
