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“The first thing I did in program was to draw up a list of things that truly give me longlasting comfort. I turn to that list when I have a craving, and I incorporate those things into my life as often as possible.”
― Overeaters Anonymous, Overeaters Anonymous

“My drinking — and whatever it is you do to feel better — was born of a natural impulse to soothe, to connect, to feel love. And although alcohol hadn’t actually delivered those things, it was absolutely yoked to them in my mind. In my heart and body, too. It was just what I knew.”
― Laura McKowen, We Are the Luckiest: The Surprising Magic of a Sober Life

“How's married life?" Hayley had asked, a sly tilt to her smile
"He's being awaful. He wants to change everything"Callie wailed to hayley a bit melodramatic even to her own ears.
"Of course he wants to change things."
"Why" Callie demanded so petulantly. "We did things just fine before he got here."
"Because he's a ranchman, not a trained pony" Hayley said exasperatedly”
― Lydia Olson, A Mail-Order Groom for their Unexpected Family

“TECHNIQUE #9 WATCH THE SCENE BEFORE YOU MAKE THE SCENE Rehearse being the Super Somebody you want to be ahead of time. SEE yourself walking around with Hang by Your Teeth posture, shaking hands, smiling the Flooding Smile, and making Sticky Eyes. HEAR yourself chatting comfortably with everyone. FEEL the pleasure of knowing you are in peak form and everyone is gravitating toward you. VISUALIZE yourself a Super Somebody. Then it all happens automatically”
― Leil Lowndes, How to Talk to Anyone: 92 Little Tricks for Big Success in Relationships