An Idea Whose Time Has Come
It turns out that the ideas I had accepted in working Step One began wielding power over my actions ….
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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…
Ways You Can Make a Difference: an Invitation to You from the Board of Trustees
Dear OA Member, At this time of year, many of us are reflecting on how we can make a positive…
Outside Issue – Simple but Not Easy
The Quiet Wisdom of Tradition 10 Tradition 10 – “Overeaters Anonymous has no opinion on outside issues; hence the OAname ought…
Safe Space for Neurodiverse OA Members
I have had issues with food as long as I’ve been alive, I officially have a binging eatingdisorder but have…
Why I Write (and Why You Can Too)
I used to be a terrible, fearful writer. So much so, I went to law school with one specific goal:…
Step 12: A culmination of all the Steps
“Having had a spiritual awakening as the result of these steps, we tried to carry this message to compulsive overeaters…
Living in the Solution
“It is easy to let up on the spiritual program of action and rest on our laurels. We are headed…
Applied Lessons
I came to my first Twelve Step fellowship and got sober in 1983. G-d put a lovely woman in my…
Learning More Each Day
After several starts, I found myself knowing that OA was for me, thanks to the acceptance I got from longtimers…
Awake & Aware to Act
“We are not cured of alcoholism. What we really have is a daily reprieve contingent on the maintenance of our…
Clarity in Service
“Service responsibility is balanced by carefully defined service authority; therefore, duplication of efforts is avoided.” – Concept TenSpiritual Principle: Clarity…
Interview with Joni B. – A Journey of Recovery and Service
Joni discusses her long journey with compulsive eating and her path to recovery through various programs. She recounts her struggles with dieting,…
Prayer of St Francis of Assisi
Prayer for Peace and often associated with Step 11: Many members and sponsors suggest using the Prayer of St. Francis…
May the 14th Be With You…Meditation
“…The only way to do meditation wrong is not to do it at all” The Twelve Steps and Twelve Traditions…