Larry (Century Meeting, Oct 2018)

Larry, member since 1999, identifies as a compulsive overeater,
century person, and relapser. Larry's share from the Tuesday
evening Century Meeting includes the following themes: the chubby
kid • diet at age 10 • restaurant job at age 13 • alcoholic,
food-oholic, and drugs • Vietnam War • over time, weight and
drinking went up • life had gotten small • a working alcoholic •
arrested after drug purchase • 1st AA meeting & sobriety •
discovering OA & 1st food plan • people-pleaser • 1st time
working Steps • 140 lbs weight loss in 2 years • perfection around
4th Step • 5th Step process: a spiritual awakening • having a
sponsor • 8th Step amends list including self • making financial
amends • doing a 2nd 4th Step around nuclear family • forgiveness
of parents & self • relapse • life is no longer small •
recovery is a journey, not a destination • flexible food plan •
fellowship keeps us going A century person is an individual who has
lost or needs to lose 100 pounds or more.