Addiction Recovery Story #27, Pink Magnolia: Sugar Addict Slips at Night

I walked with grace through the Easter candy season, free and clear, no longing for kiddie candy and magic chocolate rabbits. Under my snug control top L’eggs pantyhose and pink Lilly Pulitzer dress, my belly was full after our Sunday holiday meal— a normal entree, with a big salad and steamed fresh asparagus. So what happened at 1:30 a.m. in the kitchen, three mornings later? I promised to write about my sugar/overeating addiction recovery journey in real time, as I rise and as I stumble, so here goes.

“Cloud Hugging” — a photograph of Pink Magnolias by Jerry LoFaro, from Fine Art America, an online art forum. (Hint: You can buy a print there.)

Years ago, I pitched a magazine story and my editors especially loved this sentence: I would rather wear a stylish lemon-yellow sweater than a homemade lemon bar.

What brings the beauty —fake, puffy pink Peeps or gorgeous, elusive Pink Magnolias?

Since I pledged to write in real time about my sugar/overeating recovery, I can’t move on to my other writing projects today (and I really need to, time is ticking) until I keep my word and write this. Integrity. Keep your word. Be true to yourself, and to others.

This flight to sane living is sometimes bumpy. The runway can get rocky.

Being honest with myself, and with you, should help us both. Being truthful with my angel in the 12-step recovery program is paramount, too…