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[KristiLyn]

My hope for coming to this group is that we feel comfortable sharing with each other without harsh responses. Sometimes I come here and I'm feeling one or more of the things I listed in the title. I suppose that we are all that way. I would hope to be someone you'd feel you could go to coffee with because that's the type of person I am.

 

[missyinacage]

I personally rely on this group to keep myself focused. It turns out I do not have to stop rating after 3 bites, I don't really get dumping syndrome and can see how I could easily gain the weight back. So I will never be a person that doesn't have to pay attention to food and my relationship with it.

While occasionally there may be a harsh response, usually everyone is very supportive. It is a VERY fine line between giving yourself some grace and making excuses. Just like its a fine line between holding yourself accountable and beating yourself up.

Sometimes if a response seems harsh, we are really just pointing out that someone sounds like they are on the wrong side of those lines. And sometimes a response just IS harsh, sadly. I hope you can power through them if they come, as that is NOT the norm.