An EDA Member Works the Steps (Big Book 504-505)

Throughout most of those difficult years, except when pregnant and nursing, I did not truly understand what it was to put “first things first.” Most of my basic needs were covered, but I had not really accepted the responsibility for meeting my basic needs was mine and mine alone. Every person needs water, sleep, food, shelter, clothes, and primary relationships. Every person needs to feel safe. Well, I wasn’t exactly creating a safe environment for myself. As long as I was not taking full responsibility for getting my needs met, I was doomed in working Step Two because I was unable to trust. Once I realized this and took action to deliberately address the gaps, things began to turn around. I began to make real progress in my ED recovery.