Carter (Century Meeting, July 2018)

Carter, member since 2002, identifies as a compulsive overeater
and sugar addict. Carter's share from the Tuesday evening Century
Meeting includes the following themes: not a century person •
family • eating out of garbage • vomiting • obsessed about
appearance • not humiliated but humble • "I'm not special" •
there are miracles yet to be had • a raging addict • cake over
crack • marriage • finding OA • 1st OA meeting • sugar addict as
an identity • no sugar in 15 years • cutting out certain foods is
essential • conscious contact • weighing & measuring •
sponsor I chose • courage, self-esteem, & humility •
listening to & supporting others • the food is not the evil
thing • negotiating certain foods • making phone calls •
negotiating relationships 


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


Note: Speaker does not identify as a century person.