Steph grew up in a family that had suffered food deprivation during the European war and having plenty of food was important. Migrating to Australia with little English just reinforced her low self-confidence and fears and promoted her to feel like an outsider. Food played a big role as Steph’s comforter and allowed her to suppress her feelings. Coming into Food Addicts in Recovery Anonymous as a last resort over 10 years ago changed Steph’s life. She discovered that she wasn’t a bad person, she was just addicted to food.

Hannah grew up living above her parents Milk Bar, indulging in lollies and sweets and it wasn’t long before her mum started getting concerned about her eating habits.  Dieting was a continuing pattern in her teenage life as were comments from family and friends over her weight.  It wasn’t until after having her second child that she accepted that her eating habits were a problem and Hannah tried a 12^th step program but found she needed more than the support of a weekly meeting. When she was introduced to Food Addicts Hannah found that more frequent meetings were available and the more structured support made it possible for her to be honest about her eating for the first time.

If you’re experiencing difficulties in life as a result of your relationship to food and eating then Food Addicts in Recovery Anonymous could help you. Give them a call on 03 8594 2282 or see their website foodaddicts.org.