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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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…
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…
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…
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…
Fun and Fast: The Tool of Writing
May 26, 2026 “Sometimes I end up on Lonely Lane, and by the time I realize I’m headed for the…
An Action Plan for Recovering from Surgery
April 7, 2025 The most important thing I have done is surrender the outcome of my surgery to my Higher…
My New Normal
My name is Millie, I am a recovered compulsive eater, recovered from a hopeless state of mind and body –…
Do You Hear Me?
Do you hear me?There are timesI doubt,but…I know You do.My crazy braincan make me believe thingsthat are not true,but…You have…
Spotlight On Two-Way Prayer
My entire OA recovery has been online, My “home” meeting is called “On Awakening”, and it is a two-way prayer…
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…
My First Lead Share
I am a compulsive overeater and restrictor. This was my first share in 2019, when I found recovery. Preparing this…
Ice Cream Calling in the Dead of Night
Lyrics written and sung by Mike M (adaptation of Blackbird by the Beatles) *Our use of YouTube is not intended…
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…
Step One Relief
On May 28, 2017, I attended my first OA meeting. The courage to attend arose when I discovered the pamphlet Maintaining…
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