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This is the kitchen where we talk about food, life, and recovery—a spiritual path to healing and peace.

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You are invited to keep coming back to A Cup of Kindness to share your experience, strength and hope; fears, doubts and insecurities; and to pick up information, inspiration … and have a little fun!

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In January 2007, at the age of 51, I joined a 12-step program and began my recovery from food addiction, losing 75 pounds in the process. Read more…

In January 2011, at the age of 55, I began my recovery from a multi-trauma accident, 36 fractures, damaged lungs, and post traumatic stress. Read more…

I am deeply grateful for all the kindnesses, large and small, offered to me in recovery. Here I am... alive… still making progress … still not perfect … finding a new way forward in a growing community of women and men who share a lot in common around food and life.

I hope you'll join me in this kitchen and let me know what's cooking with you.

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Living in alignment

Written by Valerie on May 4, 2012 — 7 Comments

Yesterday, I attended an inspiring fundraising luncheon where I heard a young woman speak about her challenging life and the progress she’s making. At one point she said simply, “I’m grateful for my hardships. They have been the way to transformation.” Amazing. These days my hardships or challenges are more about recovering from food addiction […]

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For whatever reason

Written by Valerie on February 25, 2012 — 8 Comments

Gregory’s photo of the gardens he walks. For whatever reason, my mind has been turning towards G-d these last few days. Thursday, I was receiving acupuncture and talking about something funny; a needle was placed, and suddenly there was a release of pure sadness. It took my speech away and my breath away. I wish […]

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Profound Protection of the Heart

Written by Valerie on February 14, 2012 — 3 Comments

    When I was first hurt, our friend Damaris organized a gathering to send love my way. A little bird tells me that today’s gift of Happy Valentines Day hearts on our dogwood tree are from that same amazing woman. Today’s love, hearts and flowers remind me of a name I was given by […]

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Wabi-sabi

Written by Valerie on January 20, 2012 — 4 Comments

Vase and paperwhites from Jenny. Photo by Gregory.   Just now, this morning, Gregory pointed out to me that I had splashed water on the kitchen floor and kindly suggested that I clean it up. I pulled off some paper towels and, as I gawkily got myself down onto the floor, I thought of Piper […]

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