Hi Annie, I know how you feel, because I too have a "forgettery", the place where I go into autopilot and eat mindlessly. It's too bad the group did not encourage you to keep coming back, but if they are that rigid, maybe it's for the best. There are Overeaters Anonymous groups and some are strict about abstinence, some aren't. I attend Al Anon and AA every week.
Just wanted to reach out and say you're not alone. Something that helps me is having the right stuff under my nose and the stuff that causes trouble less accessible. Just do today...time is your ally. (now how about me taking my own advice?
Carol from Conway