Can we guarantee you this recovery? The answer is simple. ~ Overeaters Anonymous “Our Invitation to You” Simple, not easy. And not a bequest. Recovery is not given to all, whether or not sought, no matter the attitude toward receipt. […]
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As our personal stories attest, the Twelve-Step program of recovery works as well for compulsive overeaters as it does for alcoholics. ~ Overeaters Anonymous, “Our Invitation to You” A last will and testament… evidence of the desires of a person. […]
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She was angry that she didn’t hurt me like I hurt her. ~ An OA Sponsor on her Sponsee dissolving the relationship It probably takes two to tango. It usually takes at least two to fight though as we replay […]
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The expectation for each grade, an A, and for dishes washed, dried…not in the sink. Chew your food, never talk with your mouth full. Do you not know prepositions? Don’t end with “of.” Surely you don’t intend to wear a […]
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The OA recovery program is patterned after that of Alcoholics Anonymous. We use AA’s Twelve Steps and Twelve Traditions, changing only the words “alcohol” and “alcoholic” to “food” and “compulsive overeater.” ~ Overeaters Anonymous “Our Invitation to You” Everybody needs […]
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