Thank you for taking the time to read this. I intend to make amends to the community. I know that over the years, I have not always had respectful words, demeanor,
or behavior.

I often haven't been aware of my negative impact on the community or the people I interact with directly.

The most important part of this amendment is knowing that a proper amends is actually changing my behavior, not just an apology.

I learned this over the course of my time dedicated to recovery in AA. I have succeeded in recovery, abstaining from alcohol and drugs for several years now. ( I will be honest and admit there was a recent relapse on pot a little over a year ago, and I am back on the path with a few months under my belt.)

Over time, I have learned that despite immense work in recovery and progress made in therapy, working on my personality disorders, they are still prevalent, and I often have a blind spot with them.

I have been rude and disrespectful. I have said and done things that I truly didn't mean, and if I did mean it in the moment, I was not in my right mind. It is not who I truly am. I would like to have an opportunity to correct my errors and make it right to you in whatever way I possibly can.

What I am doing now to actively live an amends is continue the work on myself in recovery by applying the principles of recovery to my life, using prayer, meditation, and service to my fellow alcoholics who are also seeking recovery by doing the steps with them.

I know I have a long way to go, as I am being guided to make some extreme lifestyle changes that will help to heal my brain and eliminate the root cause of these patterns and behaviors that are not truly me, not something I want to represent myself as any longer, that are old patterns that only cause harm.

It is truly an honor and a privilege to live in this beautiful place, and I will do everything I can to show the reverence and respect that is long overdue.

Please know that from the bottom of my heart, I am truly, truly sorry for anything that I have done that has been harmful or disrespectful.

I am asking for an opportunity to meet face-to-face to make amends to you, or whoever you may know, whom I have harmed.

Please reach out to me and let me know when and where we can meet.

With sincerity and humility,
Jade Young

youngjade444@gmail.com