Bulimic: How GOD showed me the way out

Showed Me The Way Out

I was bulimic for many years, probably about 14. It was a relentless experience. The true nature of addiction can be summed up in my experience with bulimia.

There seemingly was no way out for me. NO way out. And there WAS no way out until I found the one who showed me the way out. Well, he didn't even really show me, he just made it happen, the way out that is.

I wanted to stop after 3 years. I mean I REALLY wanted to stop, so much so, that I went to a christian affiliated hospital. I met some good people there, but as for the bulimia, it didn't help much. I still continued on in my bulimic life.

It's not easy to describe how I felt, and perhaps others who are currently bulimic might feel this also. It's like you have no control over the binge/purge cylcle. I guess it's something like what an alcoholic might feel. He tells himself that he will not drink today, but as the day progresses he inevitably gives in, or up, or whatever.

My story could be long, and I have a lot of years experience to share, but I am going to close with this. In all of the counselors and therapists that I saw during those turbulent horrible years, none helped to put a stop to the madness of bulimia. Don't get me wrong though, there were counselors that helped me with some life issues that I am eternally greatful for. But, they did not cure my bulimic behavior.

Let me tell you who did. GOD. GOD and me. Yes, GOD and me cured my bulimia. And you know, don't take that lightly, please. The only one who cured me was GOD, yes GOD. The one and only GOD of the universe, Jesus Christ. I met Him 4 years into the bulimia.

It took me years before I got down on my knees and surrendered and asked HIM to take this thing from me. I kept a journal and I recommend it to those that will do the same. The journal helped so much to see that GOD was working even when I didn't feel HIM working. I would look back days, years, months and knew that HE was working. And boy did HE work!

I am a healed 44 year old woman now. Never thought it would be possible, but you know what.."All things are possible with GOD!" Amen. I used to eat whole cakes and gallons of ice-cream in one sitting. Here's the miracle, I DON'T EVEN CARE FOR THOSE FOODS ANYMORE! Hallelujah. I can take 'em or leave 'em. Praise the Lord, because there was a day, and 14 years of 'em, when I could not rest, could not go to sleep until I had binged and purged. I am free indeed. Amen.

If anyone out there in interweb world would like to speak with me about this horrible issue, you are more than welcome. I want to give back to GODs kids what HE has given to me. Peace. my email addy: cimi1@comcast.net.

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