Members' Stories

Sonia’s Story: Water

I recently had one of those experiences that drives home the message that I have to make good matches between my problems and their solutions.

Marlena’s Story: Bliss

I had experienced bliss. It’s that quiet sort of friend. The one who, the first time you meet, you trust immediately without a word being spoken.

Jenny’s Story: Popcorn

I am used to our medical system, to getting a diagnosis, and then receiving whatever prescription or procedure matches the diagnosis. I have had mostly

Gina’s Story: In the Face of Food

I have at least 10 stories I’d like to share with people who have disordered eating. This one is about my experience with inpatient treatment.

Diane’s Story: My Little Pooh Bear

My Little Pooh Bear is six years old. He floats along a line they call “ADD/Autism spectrum”. I have met many children who are more

Brad’s 2nd Story: Strength in Numbers

What is it about being in the group that makes the impossible possible? Can somebody please explain this to me? I have known for 10

stories related to Concept 7: The Diagnosis May Be Inconsequential

If eating processed foods caused your problem to begin with, the right solution – whole food – may be more important than the diagnostic labels.

stories related to Concept 8: Your Internal Observer: The part of you that notices but doesn’t judge

stories related to How You Feel Is Data: Your body is constantly communicating important information to you, if you would just learn to interpret its language.

stories related to Concept 10: Addition and Subtraction: Good health is achieved by adding what the body needs to have and subtracting what the body needs to not have.

stories related to Concept 11: Nutritional Harm Reduction: A gentle transition process that makes healthy change possible

Dylan and Grandpa Danny’s Story: Our Run-In With a Sweet Potato

It was a cold winter night when I flew over to visit my daughter’s home in Michigan. Now, my visits to see Danielle’s family are

Dana’s Newcomer Story: Ick

“The mess that I created is so enormous I have no idea where to begin cleaning it up.” That’s how I introduced myself at my

Violet’s Story: Blueberries that Taste Like Candy

At my first Suppers meeting, we participated in a workshop that explained how addictive the standard American diet is. In the U.S. we have easy

Tory’s Story: Relapse is the Logical Conclusion

I am so lucky I didn’t have to quit everything before I got to Suppers. I am an expert quitter and an accomplished relapser. So

Celia and May’s Story: My Pleasure

I was sitting in the sushi bar with my Suppers friend Celia, who had set a goal to slow down her eating. In her mind,

Amanda’s Story: New Patterns

I joined the Suppers meeting series after hearing about it from a friend. I was interested because it sounded like a novel approach to support

Sharon’s Story: My Brain for a Sliver of Cheesecake, Part II

Planning a delicious menu of gluten-free and dairy-free foods was not enough. As you may recall, my friend and I, with all our good intentions,

Phoebe’s Story: Cold Turkey

“Yikes!” said a Suppers friend when I told her I was stopping caffeine cold turkey. Having done it herself, she knew what was in store for