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Concept Practices

Hi, I am a compulsive overeater and have been in OA for twenty-six years. I have been abstinent for almost…

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I Ceased Fighting

“I ceased fighting.”  My sponsor shared those words with me during a particularly tumultuous time, where I was struggling to…

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Thought for Today

When we practice living in harmony with our world, we become wiser about choosing our battles. We learn where to…

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STEP[9] Right Up! Latest Edition: September

We are delighted to bring you another edition of the Experience, Strength & Hope Newsletter for September 2024! The theme…

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Concept Nine

Concept Nine: Able, trusted servants, together with sound and appropriate methods of choosing them, are indispensable for effective functioning at…

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The Concepts of Service – Demystified?

Here are the Concepts of Service in Overeaters Anonymous written as they might apply to myself, as an individual, my…

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STEP-8 Right Up! Read all about it!

Our latest edition of the Newsletter has hit the stands! August 14th Edition is all about Step 8 – Tradition…

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Concept Eight

Concept Eight: The Board of Trustees has delegated to its Executive Committee the responsibility to administer to the OA World…

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Concept Eight

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Concept Eight: Trust in Delegation

The Board of Trustees has delegated to its Executive Committee the responsibility to administer the OA World Service Office. Spiritual…

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Interview with Monica S – Let’s talk about Diversity.

Monica is the Chair of the PIPO committee of OA Foot Steps, the Co-Chair of Unity with Diversity at World…

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Spotlight on the Twelve Steps Within (TSW)

TSW is the Twelfth Steps Within committee. The goals of the committee are to provide services to members that will help…

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