wish I could have shared today
 

Today I stopped into Taco Bell for a quick lunch. As I walked in, there were two obese ladies sitting at a table. They both looked up at me, and I could read their thoughts through their eyes. I used to have the same thoughts. "Ugh, another thin person. Must be nice to have it so easy."

I wanted to stop and say, "I'm one of you. I know how you feel. I wasn't always thin, and it in no way came easy. I work a program every single day, and I can share it with you if you want to hear about it."

But, I have no business saying that. I have no idea what their mental state is regarding needing or wanting help. I don't know what their personal emotional or physical struggles are. I know from my own experience that a person has to be ready and open.

OA isn't for people who need it. It's for people who want it.

But, how I wished I could have shared.