“We are not a Glum lot”
My compulsive overeating became noticeable to me because it stopped working as a sedative for anxiety, fear, and self-loathing. I…
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Concept 4: Spiritual Principle Equality
The Spiritual Principle of equality, as described in Concept 4, calls us to participate equally in the decisions of Overeaters…
The Scariest Thing I Ever Did? -Step Four
Step 4 is often one of the most challenging steps because it requires honesty. We are asked to take a…
OA is made up of Unique Individuals
🧩 OA is made up of unique individuals—each with different needs, experiences, and perspectives. Concept 5 honors that truth: “Individuals…
Does Your OA Group Do Things Differently?
Each group should be autonomous except in matters affecting other groups or OA as a whole.” This Tradition allows OA…
Extra! Extra! Read all About It!! – Higher Power
Hot off the press!! The Experience, Strength & Hope Newsletter (ESH) has hit the stands with a great collection of…
Trusting HP
Greetings! I write on my OA material daily and post it to my Non-Realtime meetings. This one is from VOR…
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…
Trust Higher Power Today
December 1, 2025 While snowshoeing this morning, I was obsessing about regaining weight like before, but God nudged me and…
The Twelve Steps Transformed My Anger, Resentment, and Fear Into Serenity
October 25, 2024 Fear, anger, resentment—I was looking for a connection among these three emotions because they kept nudging against…
Set Aside Prayer
God,todayhelp me set asideeverything I think I knowabout You,everything I think I knowabout myself,everything I think I knowabout others,and everything…
Embracing our Differences – OA Reel
💞 In OA, members have discovered recovery through the consistent use of the Twelve Steps supported by many forms of…
Quieting My Mind And Spirit
Lord living in the spirit of my mind Ever keeping me from being blind To what you have in store…
Extra! Extra! Read all About It!! -NEWCOMERS!
Hot off the press!! The Experience, Strength & Hope Newsletter (ESH) has hit the stands with a great collection of…
Tradition Two – OA Reel
In Overeaters Anonymous, Tradition 2 reminds us that our indvidual efforts to support unity and shared purpose in OA aligns…
Thirty Days!
I’ve reached my twenty-ninth day of abstinence. Tomorrow will be my weighing day and my highly anticipated thirtieth day. I’ve…