A GRATEFUL COMPULSIVE OVEREATER

​I like to introduce myself at meetings as a grateful Compulsive Overeaters because:
I no longer live with the physical cravings or mental obsession of my disease
I have food sobriety and can be around those foods that used to lure me, call me and give me initial elation and then no amount consumed was ever enough to
satisfy me
I no longer need to feel alone as I have this program, and a Higher Power unique
to me so I can be the best version of myself today
I have a community of like-minded people willing to share their vulnerability along with their experience, strength and hope of recovery
I know asking for help is a strength not a weakness
I have the Steps available to me that lay the foundation of transformative change from a disease mindset focused on my problems to a recovery mindset focused on solutions through action
I have Tools in my arsenal for when things are going well and for when they are
not. I can never return to the beginning of my journey as I have gained
knowledge and proven actions to solidify my life in recovery
I know the joy and satisfaction found in service - from the simple acts of technical support or hosting a meeting to sponsoring others along their path to recovery
I am grateful that I found a sponsor who had what I wanted and is so generously willing to work with, challenge and inspire me
I am grateful that I have such beautiful places to walk as this is where I find a
strong connection to my HP
I am grateful for emotional calmness that allows me to remain present and
proactive rather than numb and reactive (at least, most of the time)
I am grateful for the Serenity Prayer which reminds me of the courage, wisdom
and acceptance of change as it applies to me
 And finally, I am grateful for the Promises which I can honestly say are coming
true for me

Written by: Lori B, Region 1 Member-at-Large