The Five Contemplations
I am not Buddhist, nor religious, but I came across a Buddhist concept that has become a helpful part of…
ESH Newsletter Editions
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Higher Power: An Original Song
A song written for the ESH Newsletter, and for all fellow OAs, who have the love for their Higher Power…
Imagine Abstinence
imagine being so aligned with God’s willthat even what you eat becomes a wayto glorify Him. i can. that’s the…
To On Awakening: A Poem
The poem below was written by member LJ, dedicated to her fellows in the On Awakening group of meetings (OA…
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…
Surrenderol: Wonder Drug?
The following “ad” is a tongue-in-cheek parody. Surrenderol® is an amazing new state of mind achieved by working the 12…
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…
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…
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…
May the 14th be with You! -Higher Power
“Some days I do not know much about myself, but I am aware of my efforts to find out, to…
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…
Step 5 Integrity
Step 5: “Admitted to God, to ourselves and to another human being the exact nature of our wrongs.” Spiritual Principle:…
“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…
Virtual Region News Corner
Virtual Region OA 30 QUESTIONS WORKSHOP Four Sundays July 12, July 19, July 26, and August 2, 2026 10:00 AM…
Question of the Month
How does your Higher Power show up for you? My higher power continues to remove my need for food as…