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Feast or Famine

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When something is eating away at me,
I can discuss it with program friends.

When there’s too much on my plate, and
I’ve bitten off more than I can chew,
I can ask my Higher Power
to help me prioritize.

When I want to have my cake and eat it too,
I can remember it’s all in God’s hands.

When I’m dying to be thin,
I can be sure my worth is not determined
by the number on the scale.

When I can’t stomach something,
or when I have a beef with someone,
I can say a prayer.

When I’m stewing over an issue,
I can remember I must accept life
on life’s terms.

When I feel like I’m going bananas,
God can restore me to sanity.

When I just can’t cut the mustard,
program teaches me I am enough.

Whether it’s feast or famine,
I sink my teeth into recovery.

— Kara M., Cranston, Rhode Island USA

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