I Did It!
I traded a comfort food for a comfort friend. Yesterday I met an old friend for lunch. We’ve been friends since we were born…literally…born 9 days apart, our families were friends prior. They moved to Kentucky for a bit when we were young and then moved back to Maryland. We went through middle and high school together. We went through a lot together at one time. After graduating, life has a way of moving people on there own ways, family, career, kids. Anyway, we reconnect every so often. She happened to be working this week right here in my town and so we met up. We had not connected for about 3 or more years so we had a lot to catch up on. I am still an emotional goo ball with an appetite that is not the best. I ordered only an appetizer and iced tea (unsweetened the way I like it). Ok, so the appetizer I choose wasn’t the best, potato skins w/ cheese and bacon, no sour cream. But, I only ate less than half of the serving. I didn’t feel the need to numb myself with the whole plate. I took in the conversation, listening to her life and sharing my catastrophe. It was nice…COMFORTING. I have to admit that my initial reaction when she called was to run and hide. Sometimes that is easier than opening up and exposing your raw, ugly wounds. So, I hope that I can hold this to the front of my memory, to not forget how good it felt to experience comfort from a friend. And the scale was down a bit this morning so it must have worked. Just wanted to share. Hope you all have a wonderful weekend!
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Keep up the great work!
I’m so glad you were able to connect with your friend — good for you not hiding!!!
you deserve huge pats on the back for that one.
One step at a time and before you know it the day will have passed, then the week and the problems.
Continuing to pray!!
so happy for you! Was thinking about you last night…and hoping you were doing better!
Hugs! Great job on the weight loss too!
That is so great, sharing ourselves with friends helps us in some many ways,
Keep up the great work!
Thank you all! Your support and encouragement is a BIG part of the comfort as well!
Progress, lady, proud of you!
I’m so happy for you!
I know that can be so hard to do. It’s so much easier to try and hide. Proud of you! 
Great job! Bet you felt so good after talking with your friend. Glad you didn’t hide, I know it is so hard but you did it.Ya for you! You are in my prayers and thoughts all the time.
What a shame it would have been if you had hidden and missed out on the comfort you got from your friend. Much better memories than you would have gotten from any comfort food! Good for you.
Way to go Debbi!