"I’m excited to talk with others about how the emotions of reaching for food to comfort me are being managed"
7 Days To Breaking Up With Sugar

"I’m excited to talk with others about how the emotions of reaching for food to comfort me are being managed"

I’m excited to talk with others about how the emotions of reaching for food to comfort me are being managed! (Windy day picture, after playing frisbee golf)

Janet Stauffer

Returning to work after being with my kids.

Gilroy, United States

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