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JULY 14, 2025 QUARTERLY EDITION Hot off the press!! The Experience, Strength & Hope Newsletter (ESH) has hit the stands…
The Twelve Steps of OA
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Choosing Words That Bring Me Closer to My Higher Power
As I’ve worked my way through the Steps, I’ve come to know some of the prayers associated with certain Steps….
Turning Over My Defects
“When you have faults, do not fear to abandon them.” – Confucius, as quoted from For Today, November 3rd I…
Helpful Voices
I’m an addicted people pleaser. I don’t want to make anyone upset, inconvenience them, start a conflict, or rock the…
Step 7: Right Actions
I’ve been reading and studying Steps Six and Seven in the past weeks. I’ve become particularly watchful and aware of…
Finding Acceptance in OA
I had struggled with my weight for much of my life. I had been on diets since I was in…
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;…