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I went back to OA last night for the first time in a while.  I tried a year or so ago, but I wasn't clicking with the group and I had a hard time getting to the meeting because of child care, schedules, etc.  Now, however, I need it more than ever and our location has changed.  I was able to attend the meeting location/time I used to go to when I was successful several years ago.  The faces have changed, but I had a good feeling and I enjoyed the familiar surroundings.  I am glad I went and I will attended regularly.  I have a big sense of relief today.  I think it's relief that I'm addressing the issue, admiting I need help, and getting back to step 1.  Somehow when DH came along, I felt "cured."  Ta-da!  Mission accomplished; great guy, good life, marriage, and the whole 9 yards.  I had successfully lost a lot of weight, and I was on a regular exercise program.  End of the movie, right?  Happily into the sunset?  (Is anybody else smiling along, recognizing this?)  Anyway, as wonderful as DH is, my life is out of control in terms of my emotions and how I am conducting myself.  Job change, family changes, house change, and BOOM!  I'm right back in the thick of it.

But, I am, again, relieved to be back to the basics and I have a sense of peace today that has been missing for a long, long time.  :)

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 :grouphug: I am glad to hear you are taking care of yourself. You set a great example.  :hug:

I know that feeling of relief of just getting to the bottom of things. 
Good luck and I'll be rooting for you.  I have been to an OA meeting before and could really identify with a lot of what people were sharing about.  I think having the community of support is the most important thing.   :hug:

What is OA? Hope that didn't sound rude...just not sure what it means.

Not rude at all!   :)  OA is Overeaters Anonymous.  It's a 12-step program for compulsive eating and other eating disorders.  It's based on AA.

Thanks! Glad you are taking care of yourself and recognizing what YOU need!  :)   

This may seem dumb but where can I find a OA in my area in Utah?

I searched Google for OA Utah and found a helpful link:
OA in Utah (http://www.oa.org/all_about_meetings_results.htm?method=1&State=UT&statePulldown=%2Findex.htm%3Fstate%3DUT&city=&day=&Submit=Search)

http://www.oa.org/index.htm?state=UT - look in the upper righthand corner to narrow down your search.

 :clap:thank you Jen! How  was your thanksgiving holidays...I am going to search the web site tomorrow...thanks again~ donna

HeatherH -   as they say,  "Keep coming back, it works."  Have you been going?  I went to OA for years and it was incredibly helpful. 

Hi Meggin; funny that you ask,.....I haven't been going.  And you are right; if I follow the program I do very well.  I miss that sense of accomplishment. 

 :hug: :yipee: I found an OA in my town...thank you for posting the web address...I am going to see if I can switch my schedule around and start attending....thank you with much graditude...donna

That's great! :dude:  I hope you enjoy it.