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I am not an alcoholic. In fact, I rarely drink and when I do I am such a lightweight it is laughable. A half a glass of wine and I am good. However, I have done a 12 step program. I am a recovered Bulimic. Bulimia is a form of food addiction. I have not binged/purged in over 20 years. It was a long and difficult journey and I got some professional help too.
These days I have a very healthy outlook on food and even at Thanksgiving keep my portions to what is right for my body. I no longer crave the physical pain of overeating to mask the emotional pain from childhood abuse. When I feel hurt, I grab a paint brush instead of a cookie. I am healed.
The Serenity Prayer was a big part of my recovery and I still repeat it in my head whenever I am feeling stressed. It is a very calming mantra.
For all of those who have dealt with addictions and have overcome, I solute you! For those who are still struggling, I dedicate this piece to you. May you also find the peace, courage and wisdom you need….
Abstract Art by Sharon Cummings 
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Hugs to you.
Thanks Ron…hugs back. 🙂
🙂
12 steps is a great tool to move to recovery in all kinds of issues we deal with. Wonderful piece Sharon.
Thanks for stopping by Brigitte!
Good for you! I wish you all the best. 🙂
Great post, Sharon. An inspiring message from someone who has been there, done that. Thanks for sharing and being vulnerable in this space. Blessings to you.
It’s a lot easier to be vulnerable when you have been healed….I am just thankful to God that I had an opportunity to do so before it was too late.
We are, too! Otherwise, you would not be around to inspire, entertain and challenge. 🙂
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An inspiring message from someone who has been there, done that.
Thanks Lincoln!
You are very welcome! I appreciate it when people can use their lives to help inspire others.
Thanks for creating & sharing this thoughtful message Sharon!
Thanks for stopping by my blog Jo Ann!
Twelve step is wonderful for emotional/psychological problems too – I have a dear friend who has managed to keep her bipolar disorder/borderline personality disorder well under control by following the 12 steps. The serenity prayer is a huge part of that. I’m grateful every day for the people in my life who have overcome so much using this wonderful method. I use it myself for emotional reasons rather than addictions. What a beautiful share this is Sharon – and the art you created to go with it is perfect.
Hi Lianne…thanks for stopping by my blog….there are so many wonderful resources out there for us to help us along our life’s journey. I am glad for your friend, you and myself. 🙂