11 – Let’s Talk About Sanity
Step 2 – Came to Believe That a Power Greater Than Ourselves Could Restore Us to Sanity Do I continue to abuse food, or do I accept that I need a higher power? The choice should be easy—but it isn’t. Questions to Ask Yourself Ask yourself the following: Do I believe that I am addicted […]
12 – Contempt Prior to Investigation
📚 Why I Use the Big Book in My Recovery As you read my posts, you’ll notice that I refer primarily to the book Alcoholics Anonymous—commonly known as the Big Book. I know many people have challenges with this text, especially since it was written nearly a century ago. So why do I make it […]
13 – A Brand New Idea
Embracing a New Path to Recovery Recovery is rarely a straight line. It’s often a winding road filled with resistance, revelations, and the gradual surrender of old beliefs. Joseph Campbell once said, “We must be willing to let go of the life we planned so as to have the life that is waiting for us.” […]
14 – A Physical Illness, A Spiritual Remedy
Recovery isn’t a straight line, and it’s definitely not always pretty. For me, it’s been a winding path filled with trial, error, and a surprising amount of humor—like the question, should I say “OMHP” (Oh My Higher Power) now instead of “OMG.” Jokes help me stay light when the weight of addiction and healing feels […]
15 – Praying to a “god” I Don’t Believe In
My First Steps in Overeaters Anonymous My first sponsor, TS, walked me through all the steps. She may have tried to convey that I needed to continue working on them, but that wasn’t something I took away from our time together. After about two months in OA, I was releasing weight, following a food plan, […]
16 – And This Is Why…
Why All This Talk About God/HP/god? When I first came to this program, I was overwhelmed by how often people talked about God, a Higher Power, or some kind of spiritual connection. I didn’t know what I believed—or if I believed anything at all. But over time, I realized that this spiritual element wasn’t just […]
17 – Step 2 Overview
Step 2 – Came to believe that a Power greater than ourselves could restore us to sanity. Christina’s Version Became willing to believe that there was a power bigger than myself and humans in general that could get me off the food abuse merry-go-round. Personalize It If insanity can be explained as doing the same […]