ESH Newsletter Editions
The Dark Side of My Disease
One illness, two faces: Compulsive Overeating and Restriction I am a compulsive eater. Most people know me as an overeater,…
What I’ve Learned about Recovery so Far.
Tomorrow will be ten months that I have been abstinent. There are many things I have come to love about…
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…
The Acceptance Prayer
“And acceptance is the answer to all my problems today. When I am disturbed, it is because I find some person, place,…
For the Journey Within – an OA Prayer
An OA PrayerFor the Journey Within God of truth,You know the storm behind my smile—the quiet ache, the heavy fear,the…
HOW OA WORKS – Behind the Scenes
Limited Series – Ever wondered how OA functions behind the scenes? You’re not alone!Follow us as we kick off a…
Spotlight on Anorexia Bulimia Service Board
Did you know that OA Foot Steps has its own Anorexia Bulimia Specific Focus Service Board? The Service Board exists…
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…
Extra! Extra! Read all About It!!
JULY 14, 2025 QUARTERLY EDITION Hot off the press!! The Experience, Strength & Hope Newsletter (ESH) has hit the stands…
Balanced Prescription
My first OA meeting was in 1980. I was a college student, sick from bouts of anorexia and bulimia, and…
Made Possible
In times of fear and doubt, I can remember to ground myself in the fact of my abstinence. It’s simple:…
An Anorexic/Bulimic/Exercise Addict’s Road to Recovery
I am Bryan V., a grateful compulsive overeater, anorexic, bulimic, and exercise addict from the Inland Empire Intergroup of OA….
Helpful Voices
I’m an addicted people pleaser. I don’t want to make anyone upset, inconvenience them, start a conflict, or rock the…
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…