Today I met with my therapist and had a really great session.. we talked about alot of things but what really brought out my emotions was talking about Wade who killed himself and was a addict. I shared with her what I had felt and how it effected my way of looking and judging people without giving them a chance. I always felt I was a compassionate person until I experienced his memorial. She said it was good to be able to see past all that and learn from it. She also explained that right now I am so open and raw to things and that is why I am so emotional about things..
I told her that this time with my weight loss journey I feel so calm.. she asked why? I said because I have reached out and found support for now and for a lifetime.. With OA. I feel so blessed to have found the 12 Steps and Nicole who is so open and helpful. I just feel that God has brought me to a place in my life that I have opened my eyes to all the help and support that he has given me.
I told her that when I found OA it felt like I was "home" but just didnt know how to put it into words but saw it in writing in Step 2 and it really brought me to tears... I am thankful for finding this program and I thank God each morning and nite for OA and its promise.
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Sounds like you're really doing this weight loss thing the right way. With the help of a support group (WW and OA) support of someone to keep you accountable (your sponsor), support of friends and family, and then someone to talk to about everything at an intimate level (your therapist). Way to go!! I am an addiction therapist as well, so I know a lot about OA and the 12 steps, that's a great choice!! I kinda did the process that you're doing, but not all at the same time. I did the work with the therapist, (yes therapists need therapists) :P and then I was like "ok, I feel pretty dang good emotionally, time to work on the outside!" I think that is really important in a weight loss program, otherwise I think you're even more at risk for not following through. Anyways... congrats on all you are doing, and I am really excited to meet someone new at Burnsville. OH, by the way, way to go on the whole not knowing your numbers deal... I only weight myself once a week (at WW) but I CAN'T imagine not knowing, so way to go, that's something to be proud of!!
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