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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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….
Concept Practices
Hi, I am a compulsive overeater and have been in OA for twenty-six years. I have been abstinent for almost…
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…
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…
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….
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:…
Calling for Submissions
📣 Call for Submissions – July 2025 ESH Quarterly! We’re seeking your Experience, Strength, & Hope on the themes of…
Celebrating Six Years of OA Foot Steps – A Message from our Chair
Hi everyone! I’m Renee, and I have the absolute joy and honor of serving as the Chair of OA Foot…
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…
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…
My Milestone Talk
The first time I was invited to speak was at the monthly OA Foot Steps milestones event. One of the…
Finding Acceptance in OA
I had struggled with my weight for much of my life. I had been on diets since I was in…