Joe J. (Century Meeting, Jan 2018)

Joe, member since 2016, identifies as a compulsive overeater,
century person, and relapser. Joe's share from the Tuesday evening
Century Meeting includes the following themes: being over 450 lbs •
morbid obesity • multiple addictions • relapse • feeling awkward •
self-hatred • family addiction • dating • food being the solution •
cutting out certain foods • taking suggestions • 1st OA meeting •
the disease: cunning, baffling, powerful • happiness being the
number on the scale • contemplating suicide • physical consequences
of overeating • turning life over • ego • self-will • hating god •
raised on religion A century person is an individual who has lost
or needs to lose 100 pounds or more.