Lynda, member since 1985, identifies as a compulsive overeater, century person, and relapser. Lynda's share from the Tuesday evening Century Meeting includes the following themes: battle scars • alcoholic foods • dishonesty & telling the truth • lying in recovery • food plan that's possible • physical consequences of overeating • hopelessness at top weight • the Big Book of AA • relapse • humility/Step 7 • the act of surrendering & admitting complete defeat • self-esteem • Higher Power • no reasons to compulsively overeat, only excuses • sitting on the pity pot aka stinking thinking • it's far more agonizing to live unloved by myself than by other people • forgiving self • disease will win if not taken seriously • be god or be-lieve in god • gorgeous gratitude • I can't/god can/I think I'll let him (Steps 1/2/3)

H.O.W. is short for Honesty, Open-mindedness, & Willingness. For more information, check out https://how-oa.org/about/

Stephanie, member since 2007, identifies as a compulsive overeater and bulimic. Stephanie's share from the old Friday evening Lifeboat Meeting includes the following themes: relationship to food • discovering purging • trying to control the disease • god • having a spiritual malady • sponsorship • consequences of self-will • lacking clarity • working the 12 steps • fear • finding a Higher Power through suffering • working with others • being of service to newcomers • freedom

Includes readings from the Big Book of Alcoholics Anonymous