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08.16.2024 - Ten ways to lose your abstinence. A cautionary tale.
08.16.2024 - Ten ways to lose your abstinence. A cautionary tale.
08.16.2024 - Ten ways to lose your abstinence. A cautionary tale.
Wednesday 9th October 2024
Yafa shares her journey with compulsive eating in 'Ten Ways to Lose Your Abstinence: A Cautionary Tale', offering practical advice and heartfelt insights.
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Episode Overview
- Understand common pitfalls that can lead to losing abstinence.
- Learn the importance of maintaining a connection with a higher power.
- Discover practical advice for staying on track in your recovery journey.
- Gain insights from Yafa's personal experiences with food addiction.
- Participate in interactive exercises designed to boost self-awareness.
The addict will always choose the book about heaven.
In this episode of OA RISE, Marcia H. hosts a profound and engaging meeting titled 'Ten Ways to Lose Your Abstinence: A Cautionary Tale'. The session is led by Yafa, who shares her journey with compulsive eating and food addiction. Yafa's story is both raw and relatable, touching on her upbringing in an experimental family, her struggles with ADHD, and her early encounters with food as a source of power and comfort.
She recounts her path to Overeaters Anonymous (OA), highlighting the pivotal moment that led her to seek help and find solace in the fellowship of OA. Yafa delves into the various pitfalls that can lead to losing abstinence, using humour and honesty to illustrate common challenges. From the allure of 'romancing' certain foods to the importance of maintaining a connection with a higher power, Yafa's insights are practical and heartfelt.
She also discusses the significance of having a support network and the role of OA's 12 steps and traditions in her recovery. The episode is peppered with interactive elements, including exercises and Q&A sessions, making it a dynamic experience for all attendees. Yafa's anecdotes about hiding candy and stealing treats as a child provide a poignant backdrop to her message about the power of self-awareness and community support in overcoming compulsive eating.
Whether you're new to OA or a long-time member, Yafa's story is sure to resonate and inspire. Her candid reflections serve as a reminder that recovery is a journey filled with ups and downs, but with the right tools and support, it's possible to find peace and balance. Tune in to gain valuable insights and practical advice on maintaining abstinence and navigating the complexities of food addiction.
Don't miss this opportunity to learn from Yafa's experiences and discover new ways to strengthen your own recovery journey.