The Value of Abstinence

As an accountant, I began pondering the value of abstinence. The opportunity cost of breaking abstinence is profound. I lose … More

Glow

My yoga teacher shared her new instrument, a monochord, with the class last Saturday. I entered yoga last week, peaceful … More

The principle of step 2 is hope. “Came to believe that a power greater than us could return us to … More

Scary. Life changing. Scary. I have another 80 to release to be at a healthy BMI. Just for today, I … More

Ego A, ego A, always, always ego A. End of day, start of day, always, always ego A. Control, control, … More

My first day in OA, I sobbed. I cried for myself, the utter pain and despair of compulsive eating and … More

Heavenly Father, I love You. Again. For once, in another form, I hated You. You dominated me. You condemned me. … More

Since entering OA almost a year ago, my body has changed. A lot. I don’t weigh myself anymore because I … More

Pissed right now. I had terrible binge last week. I was able to get abstinent again and not binge, thankfully. … More

Twice before, I have passed 30 days of abstinence. Twice before, I have binged and relapsed, despairing that I would … More