Started going to OA , in June 1980, I still go [View all]
...I was supposed to go to a meeting yesterday, June 9..but I overslept. I also go to other 12 step programs. I started the program weighing 215 pounds. (5 foot 6 inches tall) Now, I weigh about 160, and I have kept the weight off, and I have been at a normal weight for over 35 years. After 2 years in the program, I threw away the scale, and do not own one. (been going to Overeaters Anonymous regularly since then)
.... I was also hooked on some powerful meds for many years, but I got off of them too. (most AA meetings accept pill addicts, I am very thankful for that.) Got off pills by going to AA........got a meeting on Monday..
...Is it easy? NO...sugar is more addictive than booze. Am I perfect?? NO..,, I have been sober for many years...but perfection in OA is very difficult. What does it all mean? ........................................
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.......It means this: The 12 step program has saved my life in more than one way......
Often, I say the serenity prayer...over and over..and that calms me..some..I am lucky to be alive.
........and I am grateful... One Day At A Time....grateful....not always...but I try my best to be
................grateful....not give up....and attend another meeting...if possible.....
..................Thank You for reading this...........Stuart
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