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….
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Turning Over My Defects
“When you have faults, do not fear to abandon them.” – Confucius, as quoted from For Today, November 3rd I…
Balanced Prescription
My first OA meeting was in 1980. I was a college student, sick from bouts of anorexia and bulimia, and…
Finding Acceptance in OA
I had struggled with my weight for much of my life. I had been on diets since I was in…
Finding Autonomy: A Journey Through Dependence, Independence, and Interdependence
Autonomy—this word carries a lot of weight for me. It’s not just a concept; it’s a personal journey, a lesson…
Interview with a Trustee of OA
Cyndy L, is a Trustee of OA, and is currently the chair of the Website Review Committee, on the Board…
The Beautiful Dandelion
A weed… “a plant considered undesirable in a particular situation, growing where it conflicts with human preferences, needs, or goals.“…
Outreach Around The World
When I first joined OA in 1996 we gathered at the “Lemon Squeezer” church in Victory Park, Johannesburg. It smelled…
The more trust I gain, the more I believe I am just as good as anybody else.
I feel grateful that early through the OA doors I was told about OA Foot Steps. Until then, I went…
Neurodiverse and Working My Steps
I came into the program about 2 years ago. I knew about OA as I had been in another 12…
I’m Still an Agnostic and I Still Keep Coming Back
As a longtime agnostic, I had a lot of hesitation as I walked into a church basement to attend my…
Bulimic, Restrictor, Agnostic Freethinker living with BPD
Hi. I’m Claire, compulsive overeater (COE), bulimic, restrictor, agnostic freethinker and living with Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) (-emotionally unstable personality…