Punam (Century Meeting, Jan 2019)

Punam, member since 2003-2004, identifies as a compulsive
overeater and century person. Punam’s share from the Tuesday
evening Century Meeting includes the following themes: 100-pound
weight loss • hopeless after failed diets • overeating since
childhood • stole food & money for food • physical
consequences (diabetes & hypertension) • wanting to be
transformed (mulling over surgery) • discovering OA through local
newspaper • 1st meeting: homecoming • what is abstinence? • 1st
day off sugar • afraid of losing weight & being thin •
writing about fear • daily 10th Step • 3rd & 7th Step prayers
• relief from giving away Step work • HP’s care &
availability


Note:  End of recording cut short due to technical
issue. 


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