Lois grew up in a family that did not talk much about feelings. She did not have the language to understand her feelings until she was diagnosed with depression. Later, with the stresses of parentling, body dysmorphia and widely fluctuating weight, Lois found her way to Overeaters Anonymous. Despite her initial reluctance to accept the spiritual aspects of the Program, Lois was relieved to hear others tell their stories of trying and failing to control their eating. Now, no longer pre-occupied with gaining weight and restrictive dieting, Lois lives a much freer and more joyful life with the help of others and a spiritual concept that makes sense to her.