The Twelve Steps Transformed My Anger, Resentment, and Fear Into Serenity
October 25, 2024 Fear, anger, resentment—I was looking for a connection among these three emotions because they kept nudging against…
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I Think I’ll Let God
“I can’t. God can.” Simple words that I am prone to forgetting. When life gets hectic, things don’t work out…
God and Gratitude
Good morning God. It is that time again when I reach out to you and express my gratitude for the…
Daylight Savings Time / Summer Time Changes Begin March 8
It’s that time of year again! USA and Canadian clocks go forward one hour on Sunday March 8th at 2:00am,…
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…
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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…