In looking back, I don't know which scared me more... the thought of a searching and fearless moral inventory, or the thought that I would have to share it with someone else.
Fortunately, I had a good Al Anon group and a wonderful sponsor who were patient, loving, and supportive. I went to a lot of meetings and listened to others share how they had worked the steps and how their lives had changed because of it. I wanted what they had - a serene and happy (happier?) life. I wanted that SO MUCH that I was willing to work Steps Four and Five to get there.
What I love most about this step is that I don't rationalize or excuse any behaviors...just accept them as fact,and then to understand what need or fear was happening at that time.
Step Five is not as scary as it looks.