food addict
What is a “sponsor” and how do I get one?
A “sponsor” is a person you call and meet with for support. You choose a sponsor based upon hearing them speak at meetings and seeing something in that person that you would like to have for yourself. For example, potential sponsors may have lost and kept-off a large amount of weight, or maybe they have conquered an …
What is “abstinence?”
You probably already know that when alcoholics in recovery say they are “sober,” it means that they are not drinking any alcohol. But when food addicts in recovery say they are “abstinent,” does this mean that they are not eating any food? Of course not. In OA, “abstinence” is the word used to describe freedom from eating compulsively. What does that …
Perfectionism
At first glance, you may think that this character trait is a good thing. In fact, it reminds me of that piece of advice given for job interviews: when asked what your biggest weakness is, tell them that you are just “too” organized or “too” responsible so they think your only flaw is that you are …
Not All 12-Step Meetings Are Created Equal
When you go to your first OA meeting, keep in mind that this particular meeting on this particular day is not at all a clear representation of what OA is about in general. It is merely a very small glimpse of a very big picture. This is why it is extremely important that all newcomers go to several …