No Plans for the Future

WHAT on earth do you mean by that, dear blogger? Recently I’ve heard two different people talk about their minds “grinding” obsessively about shit they cannot control. I love that word – grinding – it’s perfect. The obsession of what could be, will be, or worse, should be will drive us mad. I tell people …

Life In My Body Today

I have been a member of a self-help program for compulsive eaters/sugar addicts for more than 6 years.  I have achieved weight goals, been an active and useful member and have actively helped others in the program who wanted my support. For the last year, I have been working with a nutritionist and therapist – …

A Life or Death Errand

I do know from experience that coming into recovery – from whatever obsession/allergy one may suffer with – is a feat unto itself.  However, that’s not the miracle.  In recovery not eating, drinking, gambling, or whatever is merely the price of admission. A conscious life is the real miracle.