Finding Acceptance in OA
I had struggled with my weight for much of my life. I had been on diets since I was in…
The Twelve Steps of OA
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My Milestone Talk
The first time I was invited to speak was at the monthly OA Foot Steps milestones event. One of the…
First Haiku
I am powerless Put my faith in these twelve Steps , A new life awaits -Denise M ©2024 Experience Strength…
Chips of a Different Kind
As I approach 6 years of abstinence, I think of the changes that have happened in my life. Sometimes I…
May the 14th Be With You…
“We gratefully follow in the footsteps of many others who have walked this way before us, and we’re gratified to…
Fourth Step Persistence
My sponsor taught me “Abstinence no matter what,” and for me, it all begins with willingness. I have severe and…
Step 4: Searching Out Shame
In OA, we rely strongly on AA literature, and we are truly blessed to have it. I am infinitely grateful…
Autonomous Solution
Tradition Four: Each group should be autonomous except in matters affecting other groups or OA as a whole. I worked…
Focus & Routine
Before OA, my total focus and routine always was on food. For almost 57 years it was my main focus;…
Step 3: Power Surge
At my home meeting, a member shared a story about wanting a specific food and not being able to stop…
Step 2: Loving Restoration
When I heard Step Two read aloud at meetings, it used to bother me. “Restored to sanity?” I thought disbelievingly….
Step 1: Always a Beginner
When I came into OA, I met a longtimer I particularly admired. She was slender and energetic. She shared wisdom…
Extra! Extra! Read all about it: Sponsorship!
We are delighted to bring you another edition of the Experience, Strength & Hope Newsletter for October 2024! The Quarterly…
I Ceased Fighting
“I ceased fighting.” My sponsor shared those words with me during a particularly tumultuous time, where I was struggling to…