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    Anew

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My Milestone Talk

The first time I was invited to speak was at the monthly OA Foot Steps milestones event. One of the…

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Anew

This time of year always gives hope of new life springing eternal. Spring, when things begin to grow after a…

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may 14th b with u
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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…

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Rozanne’s Prayer

Rozanne S., the founder of Overeaters Anonymous (OA), began her journey to help others in 1958 after attending a Gamblers…

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The Meaning of the Serenity Prayer

“God, grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change,Courage to change the things I can,And wisdom to…

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restore me to sanity
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Step 2: Loving Restoration

When I heard Step Two read aloud at meetings, it used to bother me. “Restored to sanity?” I thought disbelievingly….

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My Poem

With tears in my eyes I have come to realizeThat I’ve transferred addictions… By eating to my demise. While on my last legs My…

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From Selfishness to Compassion

From Selfish Compulsive Eater to Compassionate Sponsor: My Journey of Spiritual Fitness and Connection I’m a recovered compulsive eater, but…

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A Daily Prayer

Grant me the serenityTo accept all things I cannot change;The courage to change the things I can;And wisdom to know…

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Daily Review Sheet

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May the 14th Be With You…

I have learned in recovery that I am happiest with myself, and more agreeable within the world around me, when…

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Seeking Peace

Infinite Radiance,Of all that Is,As I settle to quiet my mindSo that I may sit in Your Grace this day,Help…

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A Prayer for Dawn 

With gentle acceptance, I realize…I am the tally of all my actsAll that I have done, all that I am And…

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Step Nine Musings…

If Love is a principle, loving is its practice. This speaks to the heart of Step Nine. Being able to…

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Pain Management

I was given gifts today, the gifts of patience and acceptance. About a week ago, I threw out my back…

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How To Sponsor An Atheist

One of the questions I’m asked by believers is how they should sponsor an atheist. The question is a little…

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