How do you celebrate yourself for a birthday (oa or non oa related) and/or milestones ?
The milestone which stands out to me the most is when my sponsor told me that I was ready to become a sponsor. I was nervous, excited and wondering if maybe she was a little bit crazy to “set me loose” on a potential sponsee, lol. When I told her this she asked me if I was abstinent?
“Yes”. Did I have experience, strength and hope to share? “Yes”. Did I own a Big Book? “Yes”. She smiled and said, you are ready.
– Member from New York State, USA
I have spoken at the Footsteps monthly birthday and milestones event. I also keep the chips that I get for each growing time of abstinence.—Denise-New York, USA
– Denise -New York, USA
I love celebrating myself and my friends. I used to celebrate with food, but now a hug or thoughtful gesture is what I find the most rewarding.
– Anonymous in LA, CA
I go to the OA Foot Steps Birthday Celebration meeting!
– Anonymous
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