The Only Requirement

The only requirement for OA membership is a desire to stop eating compulsively. -Tradition Three

We welcome newcomers well,
understand where they come from,
remember the desperation we felt
when we got here. Usually
we treat those returning from relapse
kindly as well, knowing but for grace
w could be them. But are we as willing
with other members who accept
responsibility and let us down
to acknowledge their right to belong?
What if the have violated our anonymity?
Can we say as to them sincerely,
the only qualification to belong
Is the desire to still eating
compulsively?
Is love truly the greatest
commandment, the golden rule for us?

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