I'm NettieBee and I'm a Real Addict.

Hi NettieBee! I know, I know. That's your line. Soooo, I recently went to an Alcoholics Anonymous meeting... anonymously of course for a couple of reasons...1. To support a loved one. 2. Because I have displayed alcoholic tendencies in the past. As we settled in, the facilitator of the meeting gave his name and followed it with, "and I'm a real alcoholic."

He gave his testimony and then shared the floor with numerous others who again gave their name and declared themselves as either alcoholics or addicts before giving inspiring stories of triumph over addiction. Then they would say, "that's all I have today." And the group would say, "Thank you for sharing." All I could think about was how difficult that must have been when they were brand new to the whole admittance portion of AA.

As I listened to story after story, I became extremely convicted. I realized that the only difference between me all of those AA members, is that I have yet to overcome addiction. I have literally been a chronic backslider for more years than I can count. I traded drugs and alcohol for rich, tasty food. I mean, sugar is like a legal drug! Then I began the dreaded dieting trap. Lose 20 pounds, gain them back. Lose 50 pounds...gain every one back plus more. It's the awful cycle of addiction.

What is really crazy is that my body goes through an extremely grueling detoxification process with withdrawal migraines and night sweats every time I start a new healthy eating program. Why in God's name would someone want to put themselves through that over and over and over again? Because they're addicts...that's why!

Well, when the AA facilitator asked if anyone wanted to change their life and start over today, I decided that I needed to put my pride in check; so, I stood up, walked up to the front and got my new white chip. Day 1 and step one of my improved life.

Truth is, I haven't made it to 30 days with no slip-ups yet, but I know if I continue to be honest with where I am and who I am, I'm sure I can have the same victorious story as my AA counterparts. Well, that's all I have for today. (This is where you say, Thanks for sharing. 🤗)

Love you and I mean it! 🐝

NettieBee...2.0