When I started reading this post, I gasped when I saw the picture of the dreads on the ground. You are beautiful either way and your soul is even more gorgeous. Mine are almost at 8 years now and I have thought every now and then what it would be like to be without them, but that thought scares me so I know they're here to stay for a while. They've been a source of healing for me.

Mick sounds like my David and kids. I'll be the one standing far from the edge while they tempt fate. My favorite part of a snow storm is while it's happening. I feel so warm and cozy inside while the snow is coming down.

Where did that little girl called Yindi go? She's getting so big!!!

She's a girl after my own heart. I love it!

Youre the bomb, baby! -Erika

Aw, this Husky is so beautiful! Love the red coat with the blue eyes. We have three husky mixes that we adopted since we moved into the new house.

Thanks, Monica! Ill definitely pick your brain one of these days. I so appreciate your encouragement. :) -Erika

Erin - Im definitely leaving that open as one of my options. :) -Erika

You know, Anna, I think you might be on to something there. Eating privately ISNT an option when Im traveling. Also, when Im staying in a hotel or at someones house, I dont have the access to unlimited food like I would when Im at home. Right now, I dont have access to a support group except for my friends, and while they are very supportive, most of them have never dealt with anything like BED so its not quite the same as talking and venting with people that completely understand what Im going through. The bariatrics center has a support group, though. Im going to see about going to that. I have a real issue with food journals. I become very obsessive about them and thats where I hit a wall 2 years ago when I started to lose weight very quickly. We dont play well together.