Isolating Myself from the Pain of Living
“Fat was only the physical manifestation of the cocoon I had built to isolate myself from the pain of living.”…
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I Needed to Control My Food
“Just as being an alcoholic is not related to the amount one drinks, being a compulsive overeater is not related to…
The Beautiful Dandelion
A weed… “a plant considered undesirable in a particular situation, growing where it conflicts with human preferences, needs, or goals.“…
Self Love is an Action
What a great topic! It’s critical that I learn to let self-love be my default setting. If I hold love…
The Key to Loving Others
“Loving myself was the key to unlocking other people’s heart” What? What does that even mean? My journey to loving…
Becoming Lovable
“We will love you until you can love yourself.” – Program Slogan I was entirely convinced that I was unlovable…
I Was Like a Child Having a Tantrum
“How many times have I become a controlling person? My life revolved around demanding that everyone do things my way…
12 Stepping a Problem: Self-Love
Today was a tough day. In fact it’s been a tough couple of weeks working in a climate of animosity…
When I was Lonely, Food was my Friend
“When I was lonely, food was my friend. It soothed and comforted me and filled the hole that was there when I…
To Eat or Not to Eat
“To eat or not to eat. That was my question.”– Voices of Recovery, pg. 292 {Oct 18th} Food was the…
They Loved Me Until I Could Love Myself
“Many OA people loved me until I learned to love myself.”– Voices of Recovery, pg 142 This has been such…
A New Member Shares…
“Who would have thought, when I entered my first OA meeting six months ago, that my life was going to…
AFFIRMATIONS
BODY SELF SEX & RELATED ISSUES SOURCE: These affirmations are from a Women’s Self, Sexuality, & Body Issues OA meeting….
Interview with Renee – Chair of OA Foot Steps
Renee is the Chair of OA Foot Steps, World Service delegate of the Unity with Diversity Committee, and is on…
Self Love Collage
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