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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Balanced Prescription
My first OA meeting was in 1980. I was a college student, sick from bouts of anorexia and bulimia, and…
First Haiku
I am powerless Put my faith in these twelve Steps , A new life awaits -Denise M ©2024 Experience Strength…
My Milestone Talk
The first time I was invited to speak was at the monthly OA Foot Steps milestones event. One of the…
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…
Concept Practices
Hi, I am a compulsive overeater and have been in OA for twenty-six years. I have been abstinent for almost…
Autonomous Solution
Tradition Four: Each group should be autonomous except in matters affecting other groups or OA as a whole. I worked…
Focus & Routine
Before OA, my total focus and routine always was on food. For almost 57 years it was my main focus;…
Group Checklist: Practicing the Eleventh Tradition
Source: Checklist adapted from “The Twelve Steps and Twelve Traditions of Overeaters Anonymous”, Second Edition (p. 162)Lifeline: Stories of Recovery,…
Meet Ann Onymus
There once was a girl named Ann Onymus, When asked if she wanted to change the name her parents gave…
Extra! Extra! Read all about it: Sponsorship!
We are delighted to bring you another edition of the Experience, Strength & Hope Newsletter for October 2024! The Quarterly…
Daily Review Sheet
©2024 Experience Strength & Hope Newsletter,All rights reserved. Proudly sponsored by OA Foot Steps VIG #09670. Did you enjoy this…
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…
The Gift of Sponsorship
My name is Laurie, and I’m a recovering compulsive overeater. I’ve been thinking about gratitude a lot lately. The focus…