On the day I called, you answered me, you increased my strength of soul. ~ Psalms 138:3 (NRSV) She was your mother, of course, but did that make a difference? I mean, of course it did, but still you love […]
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Blessed. It feels like I’m blessed when I’ve gone through a challenge, emerging safely. Like a bounteous meal with foods I know set off triggers in me, that set me on a binge at least until Valentines. I know how […]
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I’m thankful this Thanksgiving day, but not just today…every day. I’m grateful for family who care for me, love me, support me, bring me joy. I’m grateful for friends who build me up, who encourage me, who give me hope, […]
Continue reading »In Case of Recovery
Do you call it an estate sale when you’ve left the life you’ve lived for decade after decade, forever? When you no longer need the baggage, life has been rewritten, the old script, the old props don’t fit, never will […]
Continue reading »“Try It; You’ll Like It.”
Often I tally the number of obsessive food thoughts I overcome during the day with my Higher Power’s help. It’s amazing how many times I’ve received the miracle of recovery in just one day! Try it; you’ll like it. ~ […]
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