Honesty – Step 1
I thought I had worked the Steps but when I absolutely was honest with myself, I knew I was still…
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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…
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…
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…
Newcomer Reality
In this edition, we are focusing on steps 1, 2 and 3, and newcomers. So it felt only right to…
My First Lead Share
I am a compulsive overeater and restrictor. This was my first share in 2019, when I found recovery. Preparing this…
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…
Embracing our Differences – OA Reel
💞 In OA, members have discovered recovery through the consistent use of the Twelve Steps supported by many forms of…
Question of the Month
As a Newcomer, what made you realize you were a compulsive eater and prompted you to attend an OA Meeting?…
Listen In: Voices of Recovery – Podcast Spotlight
Each issue, we’ll highlight one or two podcasts that reflects the theme of our current ESH publication. This quarter’s featured…
May the 14th be With You! -Jan 2026
“Perhaps we didn’t believe that our compulsive eating was a spiritual problem, or we felt God was concerned only with…
Thirty Days!
I’ve reached my twenty-ninth day of abstinence. Tomorrow will be my weighing day and my highly anticipated thirtieth day. I’ve…
Tradition Two – OA Reel
In Overeaters Anonymous, Tradition 2 reminds us that our indvidual efforts to support unity and shared purpose in OA aligns…
Tools of Recovery
To celebrate, here are 29 tools of recovery in addition to our nine OA tools: a plan of eating, sponsorship,…
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