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Ashland Gathering 2004:
Sharing; Support; Scales,
Cups, and Spoons; and Sanity.
Ashland, Oregon: April 2-4, 2004
The Second Annual Greysheet Northwest Gathering in
Ashland, OR was held on April 2nd through the 4th of
2004. Weigh and Measure with Gratitude was our theme,
and we all did just that. The thirteen or so women in
attendance roomed together in three cottages and spent
time exchanging stories, feelings, abstinent recipes,
and each other's company. There were people with less
than 90 days of back-to-back abstinence fellowshipping
with others who have been weighing and measuring and
not eating no matter what for many years.
Over the weekend we were afforded numerous
opportunities to share our experience, strength, and
hope, not to mention our kitchen counter space. We
did attend two 12-Step meetings in the local
community, as well as hosting our own meetings. In
addition, we participated in a collage-making session
that was fun, creative, and enlightening for many.
Some of us enjoyed eating out a few meals, and the
well-equipped kitchens were available for meal
preparation as well. The opportunity to just spend
time together with other women living this Greysheet
abstinent life was most beneficial, especially for
those of us who reside in areas where smaller numbers
of Greysheeters meet regularly. The individuals who
were willing to serve by organizing this event did a
smashing job, and many attendees have already begun
preparing for next year. One day at a time, we will
plan to be together again in Ashland in 2005.
Darcy
El Cerrito, CA
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