I took a huge step tonight towards the path that ultimately is going to result in achieving my ideal weight - I went to an Overeaters Anonymous meeting. I felt so at home, and listening to the people talk -- it was like the words were coming out of my own mouth. I read online that OA can also help bulimics, so that is why I went. I used to be a COE, but then became bulimic well over a year ago.
I am tired to lying to myself and to others. I want to enjoy a meal. I want to think of food only as a fuel source for my body and I want to feel free from this disease. The people there made me feel so good, I wanted to cry. I think I found my home.
Great first step Raelynn!! Isn't it wonderful to know you're not alone and others understand exactly what your life is about? That's what I love about WW and this place; you don't have to explain to anyone why or how you ended up with this problem - they already know firsthand, so you can bypass all the explanatory stuff and get right to the support and encouragement. Good luck and good for you! Be sure to keep us updated on your progress.
Raelynn,
I'm so glad for you! And proud of you too. What I'm learning about this food thing is that it's a journey. it's never going to be FIXED forever. We can just keep learning and understanding ourselves more and more.
Please share what you are learning in OA when you feel comfortable to.
I'm so proud of you and so excited for you for taking such a big step. I know that you're going to see some really postive changes and feel so much more in control. Be sure to let us know how it's going.
Yay for you, Raelynn. I am so proud of you. I'll bet it took a *ton and a half* of courage to do go in there alone. (It would have for me anyway.) This isn't just a STEP, this is a GIANT LEAP into all of the great things ahead of you. *hug* -Apryl
I took a really big step tonight
