u/icecreampriest

I recovered and have been free for 40 years from heavy drug and alcohol addiction, thanks to AA. And I'm now dealing with food addiction in another 12-step program (Food Addicts in Recovery, FA).

And it's harder than alcohol and drugs. Can live daily without those two substances, but I have to eat.

I totally agree with what a speaker shared in an online meeting today that it's a spiritual malady that keeps me tied to whatever addictive behavior I'm exhibiting.

And a relationship with a "higher power" can overcome this behavior, BUT I don't relate to what many call "GOD."

I practice many Buddhist practices - currently using Joseph Goldstein's YT vids; thank you, JOSEPH!

I'm writing this seeking any helpful advice on how I can maintain/define/communicate with a Buddhist "higher power."

Especially appreciative for any 12-step member replies.

I'm pretty new to XHS, a foreigner, but some of my business English students have highly recommended me there. When I get inquiries, they want to know details, pricing, etc.

I understand I'm not allowed to go into much detail and definitely cannot mention pricing or how we would hold the class, for instance on Tencent Meeting.

So, my intention is to get them to my WeChat account or give them an email address, but again, I understand showing either on my XHS homepage will get me slapped, temporarily banned, etc.

However I do see some people post an email address on their home page.

I'm lost on what to do and would appreciate any input.

Thanks in advance