On January 8, 2004 I gave myself the gift of a new life and I promised myself that I would not quit on myself. I have attended as many region 5 conventions and Milwaukee conventions as possible during my new life since I accepted that I needed help with food.

What a wonderful surprise I got when I went to my first week of meetings, one every day and sometimes two. There were others who had unhealthy relationships with food just like me. I needed to be taught how to live, to let go, to accept and to surrender to a power greater than myself in order to have a sane and peaceful life with my food, my relationships, etc.

I also learned a deeper level of honesty with myself. What, I was not in charge! Wow, what a relief! I will be forever grateful for my progressive recovery in my life through OA. I have become, with help, a better woman who loves herself just enough to keep giving myself the gift of time to attend as many Milwaukee Area Intergroup conventions as I possibly can.

Please help support our program and attend this special time of fellowship and new beginnings for yourself.

Written and published with permission by OAMAI member Judy FM