Tonight’s group meeting was rather intense. We learned that Dr. Sonnastein has left St. Luke for Georgetown and our psychologist Dr. Laura lost her position because of the merger between St. Luke and St. Elizabeth Hospitals. These are two people who have held my life in their hands (with my permission of course). The entire group was stunned. We all feel betrayed by the administration of the hospitals. I think the administration should have sent a letter out to the patients. It would have been a professional courtesy.

I am angry about the way it has been handled, but I’ll figure out what doctor will best suit me. I will continue with the 12 week group because we have bonded and friendships are being made. It’s nice to have people who understand how difficult this weight issue is. We can share our burdens without fear of judgement and learn from each other.

I talked to Chandra on my way home and told her about my feelings. Again, she hit all the nails right on the head about how growth and healing happens in the heart. This is another transition that will hopefully lead me toward wholeness even more. There has got to be a reason for this at least and I will find the blessing in it.

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