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FA Is Where I Belong

Looking back to when I entered into that threshold that is the first 90 days of FA, three-and-half years and […]

Shock Absorption

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

Self-Imprisoned

Before I go any further, I should tell you, I’ve never been in a real prison; not the kind you […]

Spiritual Awakening

I promised myself I would take on leadership roles at work, pay bills on time, treat my partner with love and respect, exercise regularly, learn how to drive, parallel park, cook, and above all embrace a lifestyle that supported my physical, emotional, and spiritual health. Well, as winter transitioned to spring and on to summer, none of those came to fruition.

Fear Factor

I decided to pick up an extra FA meeting because I was feeling out of sorts and down on myself […]

Rewards of Recovery

Like many people, I grew up celebrating holidays and family gatherings around an elaborate dinner table. I also celebrated birthdays, […]

“The healthiest pregnant woman in the world.”

I had been waiting to “eat for two” since I was a little girl. I thought that pregnancy would be […]

A Recovering Mom

I tried hypnosis, neuro-linguistic programming, psychiatry, and acupressure. I instigated many group weight loss competitions and made my own meditation CD, recorded with my own voice. My lack of success did not stem from a lack of trying.

Refuge From Rage

I was so hurt and angry that I couldn’t see straight, and on top of reeling with emotion, I also […]

Choosing Surrender

As I look at my computer keyboard, I can’t help but notice the keys named “option” and “command.” I look […]

Transformed

When I was 18 years old, I weighed 200 pounds of mostly fat. I joined the Army and went to basic training after graduation.

Abstinent Thanksgiving

Thanksgiving was my favorite holiday when I was a child. Growing up in California, I remember the playful ritual of […]

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