OA RISE | Recovery Inspires Shared Experiences
OA RISE | Recovery Inspires Shared Experiences
12.01.2024 - Sharing Experience Strength and Hope - Monica
12.01.2024 - Sharing Experience Strength and Hope - Monica
12.01.2024 - Sharing Experience Strength and Hope - Monica
Friday 10th January 2025
Monica shares her powerful journey through compulsive eating and recovery, highlighting the transformative impact of Overeaters Anonymous.
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Episode Overview
- Monica's lifelong struggle with compulsive eating began at a young age.
- The impact of being on the autism spectrum on her social interactions and reliance on food.
- How Overeaters Anonymous and the 12 Steps provided structure and support.
- The importance of connection and community in recovery.
- Mindfulness in parenting to break the cycle of using food as an emotional crutch.
Food was like the anaesthetic. It was the friend. It was the hug from the inside that made me feel better.
In this heartfelt episode of OA RISE, Monica shares her powerful journey through compulsive eating and recovery. With candour and vulnerability, she recounts how food dominated her life from a young age, serving as both a comfort and a source of distress. Monica opens up about her struggles with fitting in, exacerbated by being on the autism spectrum, and how food became her solace in times of loneliness and emotional pain.
Her story takes listeners through the highs and lows of battling compulsive eating, including the turning point that led her to Overeaters Anonymous (OA). Monica's experience with OA has been transformative, helping her find structure, support, and a path to recovery. She discusses the importance of the 12 Steps and how they provided her with the tools to manage her addiction and rebuild her life.
Through her narrative, Monica emphasises the significance of connection, both with others in the OA community and within herself. Her reflections on parenting highlight the ongoing challenges and the need for mindfulness in breaking the cycle of using food as an emotional crutch. This episode is a testament to the power of shared experiences in fostering hope and resilience.
Whether you're struggling with compulsive eating or seeking inspiration for your own recovery journey, Monica's story is a reminder that you're not alone, and that recovery is possible with the right support and commitment.