HOW OA Works – Behind the Scenes
Limited Series Ever wondered how OA functions behind the scenes? You’re not alone!Follow us as we continue to explore the…
Spiritual Program
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Interview with Joni B. – A Journey of Recovery and Service
Joni discusses her long journey with compulsive eating and her path to recovery through various programs. She recounts her struggles with dieting,…
Step 10, One Day at a Time
I thank my higher power every day for my daily 10th-Step practice. Even when I am not abstinent, the structure…
Step 11: Learning to Listen
My first Step sponsor told me I could begin to practice Step Eleven early in my OA program. I did…
Personalizing My Footwork
I’ve been in OA for forty-two years and have worked my program in all sorts of ways. For a time,…
Taking Responsibility: Breaking Free from Victimhood
Inspired by the principle in Tradition 7 For much of my life, I lived in a cycle of self-pity and…
The Dark Side of My Disease
One illness, two faces: Compulsive Overeating and Restriction I am a compulsive eater. Most people know me as an overeater,…
The Acceptance Prayer
“And acceptance is the answer to all my problems today. When I am disturbed, it is because I find some person, place,…
Step 7 Prayer
“My Creator, I am now willing that You should have all of Me, good and bad. I pray that you…
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…
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…
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…
Daily Review Sheet
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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…
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…