Page 10, The Herald, Tuesday, October 20, 19797

Loses Weight:
Finds Herself

, By Abigail Van Buren

© 1979 by Chicago Trbunt-N.¥. News Synd. inc.

DEAR ABBY: Seven years ago 1 wrote you a letter, sign-

ed BORN AGAIN. You printed it, I just want you to know

that I have stayed within 10 pounds of my ideal weight,
which is saying a lot when you consider how much I had to
lose,

Perhaps if you ran my letter. again it would help others
the way it helped me. I enclose a copy in case you can't find

the original.
YOUR FRIEND FOR LIFE

DEAR FRIEND: Yours wae one of the moat rewarding
letters [ have ever received, and E rerun it with pleasure:

DEAR ABBY; I send this letter out of gratitude for
recommending Overeaters Anonymous. I¢ caved my Ilfe.

Two yeare ago I weighed 326 pounds. If high blood
pressure or heart trouble didn't kill me, I'd have done it
myself,

I was a heroia addict and 223-year-old divorced mother of
three on welfare, | hated myself enough to prostitute my
body to get money for dope. I suffered humiliation after

hutnilation. {A 300-pound prostitute gete all the sadists and —

perverts no other hooker will take.) I had no self-respect, no
hope, no God—no nothing.

I wrote to you, never expecting an answer. Your letter
was the first word of encouragement 1 had had in years, I
took your advice and went toan OA meeting 18 months ago.
T believed none of it. “These people are crazy," I thought,
“Pm a fat, ugly junkie, and they're telling me I can get thin
and regain my self-respect if I want to!"

“No way," E told them, Nobody threw me out. A beautiful,
middle-aged man put his arm around my shoulder and said,
icone back and listen. Try ua for 30 days. What can you

jose?” ‘

I didn't believe him, but I went back and back and back.

Today I've lost {21 pounds and I'm still losing. I'm drug:
free, and I'm learning to like myself. I have a good job, a
belief in a power greater than mysell, and the leve and
respect of my children and people who believed in me when
I didn't believe in myself.

There ip no scale in OA. They don't shame you if you
backslide. They are a group of loving, caring, supportive
people who are there to help you because they have been

elped themselves,

After sinking so low, OA gave me achance to be what I've
always wanted to be—a lady. :

How can I thank you for sending me there?

DEA BORMAGAIN: Don't thank me. 1 merely threw
you a lifeline. You caught it. ;

DEAR ABBY: My husband is almost perfect inevery way,
but he has one habit that drives me up the wall.

He uses too much cologne! It is embarrassing when we go
to public places because it is noticed immediately.

How can I let him know how offensive this is without

hurting his feelings?
: GASSED OUT

DEAR GASSED: Tell him! And if he doesn’t do
something about it, keep telling him. Some people are so
sensitive to fragrances that they become physically ill.

Their right to breathe without discomfort is mare important
* than your husband's feelinga.

Problems? You'll feel better if you get them off your
chest, For a personal reply write to Abby, Box 69700, Los
Angeles, Cal. 90069. Please enclose stamped, self-addressed
envelope.

Your Individual
Horoscope

Frances Drake

CROSSWORD

ARIES
(Mar. 21 to Apr. nS

The health of children or a
loved one may he of concern.
Not a time for hazardous
hobbies, though the day ends
on owe note.

TAURUS
(Apr, 20 to May 20) Bear

Mixed trends in social life,
though romantic introductions
possible. Stay on safe ground
{f acquaintances seem un-
friendly.

GEMINI I ar
(May 21 to June 20)

Turmoil marks the work
scene now. Your best bet is to
quietly attend to duty. Keep
busy, and don’t let it get to
you. c
CANCER
(June 21 to July 22) oh

Travel plans seem com-
plicated, though harmony
prevails among loved ones, Be
affectionate towards those
who seem depressed.

LEO
(July 23 to Aug. 22 SEG?
A family member seems
upset. Do your part to kelp
out, Longrange home im-
provement plang will work out
despite present complications.,
VIR
(Aug. 23 to Sept. 22) mp
Care in traveling for early
tisers, Stress harmony with
those of opposing viewpoints,

You'll make your polnt with

kindness.

LIBRA

(Sept. 23 to Oct, 22) art
A friend won't listen to

reason. Confusion marks the

work scene, A time for in-

novative methods. The p.m.

- brings harmony and solutions.
' SCORPIO

(Och, 28 to Nov. 21) MLARE
Don't buck city hall. Those
in authority could upset you,
but leisure time activities OK.
Give and you shall receive
affection,
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(Nov. 22 to Dec. 21) ae?
Avoid a clash re philosophy-
religion. Homefront problems
seem wearisome, but you'll
come up with the answers, Try
a new approach,
CAPRICORN
(Dee. 22 to Jan, 10) Wie
Old problems are liable .°
vex your spirit. You can’t

th ssmtchange some people, though

favorable introductions
possible now, especially re
romance,
AQUARIUS
(Jan. 20 to Feb, 18) 7
Worry about money. could
cause -you to overlook a new
financial opportunity. Aim
high and don't let present
mbstacies narrow your vision.
PISCES
(Feb. 19 to Mar. 20) KEx
You seem persistent.
Despite the reservations of
others, you'll stick to your
course, Be sure though to
maintain a friendly
demeanor.

YOU BORN TODAY are
both artistic ‘and scientlfic.
Your investigative nature
seeks the truth and you can
make a valuable contribution

as a writer, teacher, scientist,

or physician.

NERAAT

"ts the barman’s little joke. First drink’s on.

the house.”

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vowels, Solution is accomplished by trial and error.

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