Helpful Voices
I’m an addicted people pleaser. I don’t want to make anyone upset, inconvenience them, start a conflict, or rock the…
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Turning Over My Defects
“When you have faults, do not fear to abandon them.” – Confucius, as quoted from For Today, November 3rd I…
Made Possible
In times of fear and doubt, I can remember to ground myself in the fact of my abstinence. It’s simple:…
Balanced Prescription
My first OA meeting was in 1980. I was a college student, sick from bouts of anorexia and bulimia, and…
Choosing Words That Bring Me Closer to My Higher Power
As I’ve worked my way through the Steps, I’ve come to know some of the prayers associated with certain Steps….
Step 7: Right Actions
I’ve been reading and studying Steps Six and Seven in the past weeks. I’ve become particularly watchful and aware of…
Tradition 7: Strive to Give
I schlepped into my first OA meeting late and in dirty clothes, fearful of the people around me. I left early…
Concept Practices
Hi, I am a compulsive overeater and have been in OA for twenty-six years. I have been abstinent for almost…
Calling for Submissions
📣 Call for Submissions – July 2025 ESH Quarterly! We’re seeking your Experience, Strength, & Hope on the themes of…
First Haiku
I am powerless Put my faith in these twelve Steps , A new life awaits -Denise M ©2024 Experience Strength…
Finding Acceptance in OA
I had struggled with my weight for much of my life. I had been on diets since I was in…
My Milestone Talk
The first time I was invited to speak was at the monthly OA Foot Steps milestones event. One of the…
Chips of a Different Kind
As I approach 6 years of abstinence, I think of the changes that have happened in my life. Sometimes I…
Finding Autonomy: A Journey Through Dependence, Independence, and Interdependence
Autonomy—this word carries a lot of weight for me. It’s not just a concept; it’s a personal journey, a lesson…