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No Just Desserts

I have been in program for three-and-a-half months. Tomorrow, with God’s grace, will be my first 90 abstinent days. Today […]

Honesty at the DMV

I went to the California Department of Motor Vehicles to renew my driver’s license. I was especially excited, because after […]

A New Me

The first time I visited my brother after joining Program was an incredible experience. Through geographical circumstances, my brother and […]

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 […]

Gratitude in Hard Times

Gratitude is a grand and wonderful thing; I love the way it feels and the effect it has on the […]

Hide and Sneak

I remember wanting food, lots of it, no matter what it was. Day after day, I filled myself with whatever […]

At 19 years old I felt as though my life was over.

I started out life as an outwardly happy and healthy little boy. But I now see that by a very […]

Tight Squeeze

When I had my first daughter almost seven years ago, I was not in recovery. When I conceived her, I […]

Morning Amazement

“I can’t believe I did it again! I can’t believe I ate that way! What is wrong with me?!” Morning […]

I am Never Alone in FA

The plane had barely landed at the airport in Israel and I was already calling the hospital to check on […]

FA to the Rescue

Several years ago my 92-year old mother died, after two years of failing health. She still lived in England, my […]

Shock Absorption

I first came to FA weighing 215 pounds. I was a complete mess. For over six years, I had one […]

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