Alison B. (Century Meeting, Nov 2018) - a podcast by OASF

Alison, member since 1983, identifies as a compulsive overeater, a relapser, and an ABC. Alison's share from the Tuesday evening Century Meeting includes the following themes: meditation • fed sugar as kid to quiet me • 190 lbs at age 12 • taken to diet doctor by mom • benzedrine and other drug use • learning bulimia and how to starve • my own diet • throwing away college education for modeling to prove myself • weight gain during pregnancy • coming to OA • entering eating disorder unit • allergic to sugar & flour (nearly 3 years off) • other 12 Step groups • OA to get abstinent & to stay abstinent • having real freedom • always a newcomer • 33 years in OA, 27 years relapsing • we're all on our own path • getting THE PROMISES after getting abstinent • gratitude • sharing my recovery • fast food & quick fixes

A century person is an individual who has lost or needs to lose 100 pounds or more.

Note: Speaker does not identify as a century person.

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