Concept Nine – Ability
Able, trusted servants, together with sound and appropriate methods of choosing them, are indispensable for effective functioning at all service…
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Visiting the World Service Office: A Journey to the Heart of Service
I had the privilege to visit the World Service Office (WSO) during the World Service Business Conference (WSBC) in April 2026 with…
I use creativity to aid my recovery
I use creativity to aid in my recovery. So grateful for OA Footsteps offering CREATIVE OA meeting for Artists like…
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…
Creativity in My Eyes by Andres Q
Hi! I’m Andres, a grateful human being, compulsive eater in recovery. Just for today. I love this program with all…
My favorite OA Tool is Service
When I came back to OA, what I hope will be the last time, I told my sponsor I needed…
Step 9: More Than Saying “I’m Sorry”
When I first came into recovery, I dreaded Step 9: “Made direct amends to such people wherever possible, except when to…
Finding My Way in OA as a Newcomer
Walking into my first Overeaters Anonymous meeting took courage. Like many other newcomers, I arrived carrying my shame, fear and…
OA Serenity Statement
I seek the serenity to accept the things I cannot change, courage to change the things I can, and wisdom…
Foot Steps Forward : Board Shorts
Here are the Board Shorts, updates from the Board, in case you missed them at the Intergroup business meeting! This…
2026 OA Annual Appeal
June 9, 2026 To: Members, Groups and Service Bodies of Overeaters Anonymous. We’re reaching out to ask for your support…
Limited Series on WSBC – Wrap up
This issue concludes our WSBC 2026 Limited Series. This year, nine delegates proudly represented OA Foot Steps at the 2026…
Extra! Extra! Extra! Read All About It! – Tools of Recovery
Hot off the press!! The Experience, Strength & Hope Newsletter (ESH) has hit the stands with a great collection of…
Question of the Month
What is your favorite tool in OA and Why? The 9 tools of recovery are: Plan of Eating; Sponsorship; Writing;…
May the 14th Be with You! – Looking Fear in the Face
“You gain strength, courage and confidence by every experience in which you really stop to look fear in the face….
An OA Literature Crossword Puzzle
Along with working the Steps on a daily basis, an action plan may incorporate use of the other OA tools…