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It Takes One to Know One

If it takes one to know one, I recognize a fellow in my little dog, Sniffy. Sniffy is motivated by […]

Staying abstinent through my father’s cancer

My father was going through radiation treatment after his cancer came back. I received news of the reoccurrence while I […]

Homecomings

Right now I am using my program to stop obsessing about skinny jeans. And for all you newcomers, yep, working […]

Good Enough

Approximately one year ago, after I had been in FA for 15 months, my AWOL group, in its study of […]

Then and Now

A few years before coming into FA, I had the honor of being the maid of honor to my sweet […]

Rebellious Inner Child

My road to 90 days of continuous abstinence took 164 days. I chose to create extra bumps in my path […]

Getting Clear

After a friend told me about FA, I decided to go to a meeting, feeling unsure of what I was […]

Ending the Wild Ride

I went to high school in the early 70s, when beauty was defined by how blonde and long your hair […]

Allowed to Ride the Rollercoaster

I was a nervous wreck standing in line waiting to ride the Iron Rattler at Six Flags. There were many […]

The Pause

I was out of control! I binged to soothe my hurt feelings and I binged to celebrate the good stuff. […]

After Gastric Bypass

A winter night in 2003 marked a low point in my life. From the outside people may not have seen […]

Vicarious Thrills

I was reminded that I am a food addict recently when my daughter was leaving for a five-hour driving trip. […]

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