Finding Acceptance in OA
I had struggled with my weight for much of my life. I had been on diets since I was in…
Acceptance
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Focus & Routine
Before OA, my total focus and routine always was on food. For almost 57 years it was my main focus;…
Fourth Step Persistence
My sponsor taught me “Abstinence no matter what,” and for me, it all begins with willingness. I have severe and…
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…
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…
May the 14th Be With You
With acceptance, I realize…I am the tally of all my actsAll that I have done, all that I am And all…
May the 14th Be With You!
“Here we experience the great truth that when we let go of our need to control people and simply allow…
OA Foot Steps Gratitude Prayer
I am so grateful,For those with me the very first day I joined OA,For the founders who built this path…
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…
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…
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…
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…
If nothing changes, nothing changes!
“If nothing changes, nothing changes!”-Voices of Recovery, p. 213 {July 31st} If nothing changes, nothing changes! Such an incredible truth!…