I can’t believe I have enjoyed 16 years of abstinent Halloweens! My parents had to kick up Halloween candy when I was growing up - but I always managed to steal the key and get to it. Halloween used to be the start of “legitimized” engagement with my addictive substances - baking for holidays, gingerbread houses, valentines, etc etc. 80 percent of my brain was occupied with cravings, resolutions, demoralizing thoughts, exercise programs, and the next new diet. No more! I am free from cravings and I can marvel at the beauty and creativity of other people’s food while recognizing ithatvit is deadly poison for me. I have no need to fear Halloween or any of the holidays!! I look forward to being with other addicts at meetings (love my Saturday 4:30 Atlanta home meeting!) as we head safely into the holidays together!

Halloween, one of my favorite holidays. I could hardly believe I had the freedom to eat all that candy. I think in the end my mom would through it away. I today like halloween again, as it is a celebration of spirit playfulness and fun. I no longer eat the Candy but dress up and enjoy!