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Miracles Happen

My sister called me and said that a “diet class” was being held at my childhood parish. I have deep […]

Applying Myself

I am very grateful for all the things that I am learning while looking for a job. But as I […]

Grateful After 25 Years of Abstinence

My top weight was 285 pounds, so it was obvious that I was eating large amounts of food. The amounts […]

Protecting Abstinence No Matter What

After months of battling with my parents, trying to “case manage” their health and welfare needs, Adult Protective Services had […]

Enough is Enough

My life used to be very empty. I was sad, disillusioned, and often morose. I wasn’t afraid I was going […]

Blessed Beyond Measure

I was terrified to walk through the doors of FA, even though I was with a friend who invited me. […]

Road Trip

I am Susan and I am a food addict. I am just stunned and amazed at the difference that FA […]

Driver’s Ed

During a meeting, a fellow stood and shared an analogy. He said that the first few months of Program were […]

No Matter What Don’t Eat

The slogan, “Don’t eat no matter what, no matter what don’t eat,” made no sense to me when I first […]

Learning to Love Myself

When I came into FA nine years ago, all I knew was that I was fat, that I wanted to […]

Black People Don’t Get That Small

I’m 47 years old and have been in FA for 8 years. Upon entering the rooms the first thing I […]

Moment of Clarity

I was born to working parents and I had one brother, six years my senior. As a child, I stayed […]

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