My journey through sugar addiction is a complex one. It is not a battle of willpower but a multifaceted struggle involving genes and environment, including psychological factors. The legacy of my mother’s wisdom in nourishing her children with whole foods over processed ones was a great gift, shaping my palate to find pleasure in the wholesome and the nutritious. Yet, the scars of trauma and the grip of sugar addiction reveal the intricate ties between emotional pain and physical health.