Great metaphor Amalie. Recovery is definitely an inherently messy, non-linear process. I am in recovery primarily from substance addictions but have struggled with food for most of my life as well. My relationship with eating is complex, even well into recovery, and I have to celebrate the little victories--the bite sized wins to use your metaphor. Nothing changes if nothing changes. And sometimes, in the case of an eating disorder or life-threatening addiction, everything needs to change. One thing and one day at a time. Thanks for writing!
Great metaphor Amalie. Recovery is definitely an inherently messy, non-linear process. I am in recovery primarily from substance addictions but have struggled with food for most of my life as well. My relationship with eating is complex, even well into recovery, and I have to celebrate the little victories--the bite sized wins to use your metaphor. Nothing changes if nothing changes. And sometimes, in the case of an eating disorder or life-threatening addiction, everything needs to change. One thing and one day at a time. Thanks for writing!
Thank you for a thoughtful comment. You are so right, sometimes *everything* needs to change. Best of luck in your recovery!
Love the picture of "eat the elephant." May feel overwhelming, but it will get done!
One of my favourite metaphors, and applies to so many things!