Daylight Savings Time / Summer Time Changes Begin March 8
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Honesty – Step 1
I thought I had worked the Steps but when I absolutely was honest with myself, I knew I was still…
Surrender -Step 3
Before OA, and in the quagmire, I too would say I was happy, but I lied to others and especially…
How (Not) To Follow The Rules
First thing to know about me: I am a life-long compulsive eater. Second thing to know about me: I like…
I Didn’t Come Willing — I Came Exhausted
When I first came to Overeaters Anonymous, I didn’t arrive in a blaze of spiritual awakening or with a neatly…
Concept One – Unity
“The ultimate responsibility and authority for OA world servicesreside in the collective conscience of our whole Fellowship.“Spiritual Principal: Unity I…
Newcomer Reality
In this edition, we are focusing on steps 1, 2 and 3, and newcomers. So it felt only right to…
From Fear to Faith: Finding a Higher Power That Makes Sense to Me
The Spiritual Principle of Step 3 – Faith Faith has never come easily to me. Even though I grew up…
The First Contact -OA Newcomer Story
As an administrator for the OA Foot Steps WhatsApp group dedicated to connecting newcomers withsponsors and sponsees, I’ve learned that…
- ABOUT OA
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- Concept Five
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- Concept Twelve
- Fellowship
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- Step Three
- Step Two
- The Twelve Concepts of Service
- The Twelve Steps of OA
- The Twelve Traditions of OA
- Tradition Five
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- Tradition Twelve
- Tradition Two
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The Importance of Group Conscience
I have often wondered where group conscience is explained within the Twelve Steps, Twelve Traditions, and Twelve Concepts of Service….
My First Lead Share
I am a compulsive overeater and restrictor. This was my first share in 2019, when I found recovery. Preparing this…
My Personal ESH
Hi my name is Jacqui, I am a compulsive overeater here in Australia. To tell you about myself… I was…
Interview with Claire M – Finding Love in Service
Claire M is a long time member of Overeaters Anonymous. We discuss Claire’s personal journey with compulsive eating, including her…
Desire for Abstinence Prayer
Desire for Abstinence Prayer – by Patrice (inspired by OA 12 & 12) Higher Power, through trust in You, the…
Quieting My Mind And Spirit
Lord living in the spirit of my mind Ever keeping me from being blind To what you have in store…
Foot Steps Forward : Board Shorts
Here are the Board Shorts, updates from the Board, in case you missed them at the Intergroup business meeting! This…