Try as we might to forget the criticisms, the names, they linger in our memories and influence our self-perceptions as adults. The intervening years have done little to erase whatever emotional scars we acquired as children. ~ Casey, Karen. Each Day […]
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Dignity
What is dignity without honesty? Cicero …. Dignity is a quality achieved by freeing myself of arrogance and self-importance. When I present myself to the world as I really am, I attain an effortless dignity. ~ Anonymous, Overeaters. For Today (Kindle […]
Continue reading »I’m Okay – Perfect, Even!
Knowing that we are perfect as we are is knowledge that accompanies recovery. How much easier life is, how much more can be gained from each moment, when we meet each experience in the comfort of our real selves. ~ […]
Continue reading »Knowing What We Are
Through our commitment to anonymity we can put aside what we are and begin to know who we are. ~ Family Groups, Al-Anon. Courage to Change—One Day at a Time in Al‑Anon II (Kindle Locations 290-292). Al-Anon Family Groups. Kindle […]
Continue reading »The End
We always knew what the end was, goal weight, wearing the size dress that Mother did, fitting into the outfit that had gone out of size, decades back, but success was fitting it again, looking like we wished for the […]
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