I loved your blog. I am going to be in a similar situation soon, as I am entering the counseling field, and it seems that most of the available entry level jobs are in the addiction field. How perfect is that? Although people suffering from drug addiction might not see it this way, I often feel like I am addicted to food. I sat through a Narcanon session for my schooling, and could relate to so much of what they said! If I expect to help people with addiction, I need to help myself with my own. I think it requires two things: (1) being kind and loving towards myself, including being kind enough to stop hurting myself with food, and (2) being firm, honest, and "adult" with myself, like how you don't let your kids eat ice cream for breakfast. Thanks for the blog!