Carol, member since 1986, identifies as a compulsive overeater, century person, and relapser. Carol's share from the 2014 Thanksgiving Marathon includes the following themes: gratitude • not wanting to go to OA • defining abstinence • relapse • H.O.W. • needing black and whiteness with food • screwing around with food • Tools of Recovery • written 10th Steps • abstaining from flour & sugar • eliminating cravings • good nutrition • cooking 3 times/day • vegetables • Step 11: prayer & meditation • sitting with feelings • not about the food • willing to be uncomfortable
H.O.W. is short for Honesty, Open-mindedness and Willingness. For more information, please go to https://how-oa.org/about/
