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Beyond Bulimia

When I weighed 212 pounds (about 96 kilograms) at age 17-18 years of age, I told myself I would never […]

Out of the Mouths of Babes….

When my first child was around two and a half, I remember driving on the highway with him strapped into […]

Pioneer on the Frontier

Some time ago in December, I attended my first “FA meeting,” an OA meeting in Chelsea, Massachusetts whose attendees, fortunately […]

Spiritual Input

One year and 140 pounds ago, at age 36, I entered the rooms of FA. For 24 years, I had […]

Self-Imprisoned

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

Miracle Freedom

I’m a 23-year old food addict living in Costa Rica and have been interested in food as long as I […]

Trusting My Higher Power

About seven months ago, I called to check in on my social security benefits. They were the sum total of […]

Free Spirit Finds Freedom

When I came to this program over 12 years ago, I was a “free spirit.” I was (and still am) […]

Now the Living is Easy

Summer. Season of fun, right? At a little over 5’3″ tall and at least 170 pounds, summer fun was not […]

Honest with Money, Honest with Food

I am a food addict and I need continual help with making honest choices. Although I did want to look […]

Not Too Big, Not Too Small

I just returned from a nostalgic trip to Freeport. It was here 20 years ago when I began to come […]

A Dream Come True

My first abstinent day in FA, I weighed 197 pounds (89 kg) and wore size 20-22 clothes. I am only […]

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