Grief & Loss – using my tools
“Acceptance is the answer to all of my problems today…” -Alcoholics Anonymous 3rd Edition page 417. © 2026 by Alcoholics…
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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…
Concept 8 – Delegation
The Board of Trustees has delegated to its Executive Committee the responsibility to administer the OA World Service Office. -Concept…
The Tools I Didn’t Realize I Was Using
When I saw that this month’s topic was the Tools of Recovery, I was intrigued. Although I’ve been in OA for…
Concept Nine – Ability
Able, trusted servants, together with sound and appropriate methods of choosing them, are indispensable for effective functioning at all service…
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…
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…
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….
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…
Question of the Month
What is your favorite tool in OA and Why? The 9 tools of recovery are: Plan of Eating; Sponsorship; Writing;…
Spotlight on the Creative Reprieve Meetings
Imagine beginning each day by setting aside the busyness of life, taking a deep breath, and spending time with your…
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…
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…
My New Normal
My name is Millie, I am a recovered compulsive eater, recovered from a hopeless state of mind and body –…
Service is a MUST
“Overeaters Anonymous is built on a foundation of sharing our experience Strength, and hope, one member to another. As OA…
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…