Editorial
When I first made that list of all the people I had ‘harmed’, I came to the quick realisation that the list I had made, was the one I had reproduced so many times in my own head; this was in fact, a list of all the people I thought had harmed me! This historic list was a way for me to time and time again justify the harm I caused others. When I really had to be honest and give evidence, it was a very different list. I wasn’t used to admitting the harm I caused and my part in situations, this was a new feeling, but one that led to freedom eventually.
I’m glad I took that time a few years ago and to then workthrough amends where possible. In the recent weeks I have had to confront that list again and question my amends and reassure myself that yes, I did make amends and continue to ensure I either do not cause further upset or go above and beyond what is required. I’ve been faced with feelings of doubt and concern that I left things too late, but AA has helped ensure I see and hear the truth and am able to sleep at night. I know I did my best and continue to do so.
This editorial feels like a jumble this month, but then this alcoholic’s head is a tad of a jumble too at the moment and we are all human, so maybe it is a fair reflection of life for me and others!
Cath W, Editor
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Contents
0 The Twelve Steps
1 Contents and Preamble
2 The Twelve Traditions
3 Editorial
4 Step Eight
6 Roundabout Wordsearch
7 In With a Chance
11 Step Nine
13 We Need Your Articles!
14 2026 Diary & Calendar Order Form
15 Thank God I Kept Coming Back
16-i Conventions and Gatherings
ii-iv Group changes & Intergroups
17 Out and About with Roundabout
18 The Roundabout Interview
22 Out and About with Roundabout
23 Answers to Wordsearch
24 A Complete Car Crash
26 Literature Extracts
28 The Number One Offender
29 Roundabout Subscription Form
30 AA History Corner
33 The Twelve Concepts