Carol Ch. (Thanksgiving Marathon, Nov 2014)

Carol, member since 1986, identifies as a compulsive overeater,
century person, and relapser. Carol's share from the 2014
Thanksgiving Marathon includes the following themes: gratitude •
not wanting to go to OA • defining abstinence • relapse • H.O.W.
• needing black and whiteness with food • screwing around with
food • Tools of Recovery • written 10th Steps • abstaining from
flour & sugar • eliminating cravings • good nutrition •
cooking 3 times/day • vegetables • Step 11: prayer &
meditation • sitting with feelings • not about the food • willing
to be uncomfortable 


H.O.W. is short for Honesty, Open-mindedness and Willingness. For
more information, please go to https://how-oa.org/about/