We do not join OA to please anyone else; our primary purpose is to do what is best for ourselves. ~ L., Elisabeth. Food for Thought: Daily Meditations for Overeaters (Hazelden Meditations Book 1) . Hazelden Publishing. Kindle Edition. The First […]
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A Lack of Connection
Ultimately, all addiction—no matter the type or the severity—stems from a lack of connection. When we feel disconnected from other people, from our society, from our deepest hopes and dreams, and from a sense of love, then this disconnection brings […]
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You have freedom when you’re easy in your harness. ~ Robert Frost At a meeting of Overeaters Anonymous we read in Voices of Recovery, “I have always felt apart from the human race. I felt I had to be better than […]
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By following the Twelve Steps, attending meetings regularly, and using the OA Tools, we are changing our lives. You will find hope and encouragement in Overeaters Anonymous. To the newcomer, we suggest attending at least six different meetings to learn […]
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Our understanding of friendship has changed since being introduced to the Twelve Steps. How we act as friends has changed too. Now we know that friends don’t judge, they don’t try to control, they accept how other people are, and […]
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