Grew up where food was love.

At 8-9 I was eating noticbley more than others, My being active helped it stay 'manageable'

In my teens I thought 'they were out to get me' and rejected any suggestion of moderation.

I ended in OA directed from another 12 step program. I got a sponsor but I knew better than him.

I started doing it my way with the expected outcome.

When I came back with more issues I didn't trust anyone, did it my way to 300 lbs. The shame kept me away.

10 years on my own, Back to OA I was so done. Got a sponsor who is still my sponsor today.

I embraced the steps for real and I started to really recover.

Every step was a revelation day by day.

Today I have a daily morning and evening ritual which support my recovery.