Hi Munkigirl!
I am so very sorry to hear about the loss of your mother.
It's certainly understandable that you would turn to food to self-medicate your emotions. However, I am so glad that you are ready to take care of yourself! You will find lots of support here. Whatever weight loss plan you are using, I'm sure we probably have a forum here that covers it. Browse all around and jump right in! There is so much here to read and to learn! Good luck on your weight loss journey!