“It was here that we surrendered—admitted we were totally defeated and powerless over food, that we were not now nor ever could be like normal eaters. That was the beginning of freedom.” (For Today, 12/17)
For me, accepting my utter powerlessness over food and my body—and my distorted perceptions about and reactions to both—was the beginning of freedom. Today, I am free…and… when life happens, the disease still whispers lies about my food and body. I am grateful that I have a solution today. I don’t have to accept the lies; I just have to accept my powerlessness. I am an addict and food and body obsession are my drugs of choice. The obsession is lifted one day at a time as I do the work and stay in conscious contact with God and in connection with other people who “get it.” Knowing that I am not alone and that “this too shall pass” allow me to find grace, love, and deep serenity and live life on Life’s terms – just for today. —
Anonymous
Source: https://www.oacfi.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/2025-02_newsletter.pdf
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