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…
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A Measure of Trust…
At my first OA meeting in hearing the word God, it really turned me off. Then in hearing about giving…
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…
Surrenderol: Wonder Drug?
The following “ad” is a tongue-in-cheek parody. Surrenderol® is an amazing new state of mind achieved by working the 12…
The Five Contemplations
I am not Buddhist, nor religious, but I came across a Buddhist concept that has become a helpful part of…
Higher Power: An Original Song
A song written for the ESH Newsletter, and for all fellow OAs, who have the love for their Higher Power…
May the 14th be with You! -Higher Power
“Some days I do not know much about myself, but I am aware of my efforts to find out, to…
Translation for the Atheist/Agnostic/Secular Newcomer
September 1, 2020 I am athletic and an atheist. I don’t fit the stereotype of what a compulsive overeater looks…
I’m Still an Agnostic and I Still Keep Coming Back
September 27, 2022 As a longtime agnostic, I had a lot of hesitation as I walked into a church basement…
Trust Higher Power Today
December 1, 2025 While snowshoeing this morning, I was obsessing about regaining weight like before, but God nudged me and…
May the 14th be With You! -Jan 2026
“Perhaps we didn’t believe that our compulsive eating was a spiritual problem, or we felt God was concerned only with…
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…
Lost Half, Gained Everything
I am at a peculiar milestone. I now weigh 168 pounds (76 kg), and that reflects my 168-pound weight loss….
I Ceased Fighting
“I ceased fighting.” My sponsor shared those words with me during a particularly tumultuous time, where I was struggling to…
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