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I thought I was crazy, because every moment of my life was consumed with food

Before I came into FA, I was miserable. I weighed 297 pounds. I thought I was crazy, because every moment […]

I Have What I Want

Ten years ago, I bought a car, resigned from my job, packed up my most important belongings, and headed west. […]

Surrender – Lay Down Your Weapons!

Surrender—a word I have been defining and re-defining since I came into FA seven years ago. Did you catch that? […]

Anything Is Easier Than Active Addiction

I think I knew I was a food addict before I was willing to accept it. My acceptance came in […]

Been There, Done That

As a child, I was complimented for cleaning my plate and having a good appetite. I ate quite a bit, […]

Open Minded and Now Open Hearted 

I’ve been in FA in England for 9 years and often speak with members from America and overseas, yet never […]

No More “Fixes”

This holiday season, I was pulling down a small, ceramic Christmas tree from the back of my work’s credenza when […]

Abstinence as a Rock

When I was new in FA, I heard over and over, almost to the point of the ridiculous, “Just weigh […]

I’m A Mother, So The Rules Must Not Apply To Me

The first time my sponsor suggested I go to three meetings a week, I honestly thought the rules did not […]

Itinerary Without Indulgence

The bags are packed. I just need to put my toothbrush in my bag before leaving for my first trip […]

Who’s The Boss?

Two months into my new job, my boss sent out an email. He was organizing a dinner as part of […]

Heart Matters

After years of being trapped in a pattern of relapse, I realized that I had to learn how to live […]

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