Hi everyone,
Today is my 30th Day of abstinence; I went to my first OA meeting 31 days ago and with the help of my higher power and the steps I have been abstinent since the morning after that meeting.
Over the last 30 days I have had to learn how to feel things again without relying on food to numb me out; I have noticed some positive changes in the way I interact with my family; I have connected with a higher power and enjoyed that connection, I have made calls, read literature, written a lot, been to meetings, eaten 3 healthy and balanced meals a day, lost around 12lbs and have started on a journey, one day at a time, getting better physically, emotionally and spiritually.
I am so grateful. I have been listening a lot to the OA podcasts and they have been a huge help in keeping me focused everyday, as I only make one meeting a week, although this week I found a second meeting to attend. Visiting this forum and reading back through the posts here have given me hope, if OA can work for other people then it can work for me if I am willing - so thanks guys!