Recovery is a life long journey.  After being sober for over 8 years, I found myself struggling an even tougher battle against compulsive overeating. I maintained over a year of food abstinence before I relapsed for over 3 years.   I am now back to food abstinence.  I have 12 years of alcohol recovery, and I am counting days of food abstinence.   After keeping my battle with addictions and recovery personal for years, I am sharing my struggles and successes.  I am 41, and I finally feel like I am growing up, owning up, and stepping up.  I am committed to sobriety, healthy living, and living life with an open mind and open heart.