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I ate to make myself feel better

I found this program of recovery when I was 19 years old and in college. I have kept 80 pounds […]

New Roadmap

Eating for me was like being in a contest to see how much more I could eat than anyone else […]

Cutting Through to Clarity

The day before school started, I thought my son needed a haircut; he adamantly disagreed. All that was needed was […]

Joy and Sorrow

Over the telephone, the nurse said to me, “Your husband does not want the breathing mask or the feeding tube.” […]

Promises, Promises

I was enjoying a peaceful morning. I took my sponsee calls and sat down to enjoy my breakfast, when a […]

A Cynic’s Journey

This is my fifth attempt at my first 90 days. So many describe their experience as a moment of epiphany […]

Miracle Ride

I came to my first FA meeting two years ago weighing 244 pounds. I sat at the back of the […]

Double Trouble

For years I was actively practicing both addictions. Usually if the drinking was heavier, I sometimes got a slight handle on the bulimia. But then something stressful would happen, and I would pick up the food again.

From Controlling to Loving

Last night, I had a very interesting conversation with my 16-year-old daughter who was sharing with me her feelings regarding […]

Freedom from Food

Passover is a Jewish holiday that commemorates the time when the Jewish people were liberated some 3,300 years ago from […]

Chipping Off the Old Block

I was sitting at home having an internal argument with myself about whether to attend the Diabetes Expo in my […]

Financial Responsibility

I have never been fantastic about money. I would prefer to hoard it, ignore it, covet it, and complain about […]

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