Originally Posted by
Patk 
Hi Again,
I have gotten to step 8 and have been unable to move on since an ammend involves repaying a debt to some people in Canada, going back to 1995. It is not much ($450 Cdn), but not being fully employed, with a wife and two kids, I am unable to pay it back right now, and hence move forward with the steps.
Patk
I had a financial amends to make. It was rather small, $350 USD and was from 1979. In 2008 I finally sent the amount of $700 (to allow for inflation). My clean date goes back to 2004. I should have made amends years ago but I didn't. I don't beat myself up over it either. What's the point? I was fortunate in that my effort at making amends was received very warmly.
My "advice" would be to continue working the steps. Remember, "make direct amends to such people whenever possible"... It's not possible for you right now but don't let that stop you from moving on.
Best of luck to you.