Dominick (Century Meeting, Sep 2018)

Dominick, member since 1998, identifies as a compulsive overeater
and century person. Dominick's share from the Tuesday evening
Century Meeting includes the following themes: 21 years of
abstinence • scale displaying 333 or "E" • consequences of
overeating didn't matter • overweight kid • ashamed &
self-conscious • aware of powerlessness at young age • dieting •
food: main addiction • so many things I wanted to do that I didn't
• feeling different & not a part of • fantasy life (not
connected to others) • others' reactions to weight loss versus
weight gain • couldn't stop eating • "sent" to AA & NA • coming
to OA • 1 year sober & not wanting to be a newcomer in OA • not
having a problem with Step 2 • miracle of not eating between meals
• losing weight • terrified of dating & of women • finance
& romance • doing what was necessary • the terrified kid •
married for 10 years • awareness of the impact of being overweight
for so long A century person is an individual who has lost or needs
to lose 100 pounds or more.