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Experience, Strength & Hope Newsletter

Experience, Strength & Hope Newsletter

Sponsored by OA Foot Steps Virtual Intergroup #09670

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  • ABOUT OA
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    • 12 Traditions
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    • 12 Concepts
      • Concept One
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      • Concept Four
      • Concept Five
      • Concept Six
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      • Concept Nine
      • Concept Ten
      • Concept Eleven
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  • RECOVERY
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RECOVERY

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Made Possible

In times of fear and doubt, I can remember to ground myself in the fact of my abstinence. It’s simple:…

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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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An Anorexic/Bulimic/Exercise Addict’s Road to Recovery

I am Bryan V., a grateful compulsive overeater, anorexic, bulimic, and exercise addict from the Inland Empire Intergroup of OA….

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Step 7: Right Actions

I’ve been reading and studying Steps Six and Seven in the past weeks. I’ve become particularly watchful and aware of…

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Chips of a Different Kind

As I approach 6 years of abstinence, I think of the changes that have happened in my life. Sometimes I…

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  • ABSTINENCE
  • Acceptance
  • Neuro-Diversity
  • Step Three
  • Welcome Home

Finding Acceptance in OA

I had struggled with my weight for much of my life. I had been on diets since I was in…

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Concept Four

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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 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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Spotlight on OA Foot Steps Milestones Committee & OA Foot Steps Birthday and Milestones Meeting

Did you know that OA Foot Steps wants to celebrate you? There are 2 ways we celebrate! The Monthly Birthday/Milestone…

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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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Interview

Finding Recovery and Community: An Interview with Juliet H In a candid conversation, Juliet shared her experiences with compulsive eating…

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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;…

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Fourth Step Persistence

My sponsor taught me “Abstinence no matter what,” and for me, it all begins with willingness. I have severe and…

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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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The Twelve Steps Transformed My Anger, Resentment, and Fear Into Serenity

Fear, anger, resentment—I was looking for a connection among these three emotions because they kept nudging against my serenity. I…

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