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…
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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…
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…
Different Ways of Finding Recovery
February 1, 2018 Thank you, OA, for embracing and encouraging diversity. No matter where I am in my recovery process,…
The Five Contemplations
I am not Buddhist, nor religious, but I came across a Buddhist concept that has become a helpful part of…
Limited Series on WSBC
Last edition, I had the pleasure of interviewing Claire, the OA Footsteps Vice-Chair, and LJ, the OA Footsteps Secretary. We…
Finding My Own Higher Power
I have no trouble using the word God. Sometimes I also use Source or the Universe. My relationship with a…
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…
Interview – A Conversation with Mel on Service, Surrender, and Spiritual Awakening
Mel’s story is a powerful testament to transformation. After 57 years of struggle with compulsive eating and life threatening health…
Translation for the Atheist/Agnostic/Secular Newcomer
September 1, 2020 I am athletic and an atheist. I don’t fit the stereotype of what a compulsive overeater looks…
Trusting HP
Greetings! I write on my OA material daily and post it to my Non-Realtime meetings. This one is from VOR…
My First Lead Share
I am a compulsive overeater and restrictor. This was my first share in 2019, when I found recovery. Preparing this…
Newcomer Reality
In this edition, we are focusing on steps 1, 2 and 3, and newcomers. So it felt only right to…
My Personal ESH
Hi my name is Jacqui, I am a compulsive overeater here in Australia. To tell you about myself… I was…
The First Contact -OA Newcomer Story
As an administrator for the OA Foot Steps WhatsApp group dedicated to connecting newcomers withsponsors and sponsees, I’ve learned that…
Honesty – Step 1
I thought I had worked the Steps but when I absolutely was honest with myself, I knew I was still…