Today I am celebrating one year of abstinence from my eating disorders.  One year ago today I boarded a plane to Florida at over 300 lbs.  I was on my way to rehab to be treated for compulsive overeating, my primary eating disorder. I went through my usual humiliation of asking for a lap belt extender from the flight attendant since airplane seat belts had ceased to fit me. As usual the flight attendant forgot, and I had to ask again, this time with more passengers around to listen to my embarrassing request.  A few passengers a row ahead of me sneered at me then whispered to each other.  Once I got the extender, I fastened my seat belt, and stared out the window.  I was on my way to start a new life.  It turned out to be the last trip I would ever need to ask for a lap belt extender.  30 days later on my return flight I was able to use a standard seat belt.  Little miracles…