Overeaters Anonymous has no opinion on outside issues; hence the OA name ought never be drawn into public controversy. ~ Tradition Ten Eight-and-a-half years ago I attended my one and so-far only San Antonio OA meeting. A member there wondered […]
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She’s Not Heavy, She’s My sister
Life will take on new meaning. To watch people recover, to see them help others, to watch loneliness vanish, to see a fellowship grow up about you, to have a host of friends— this is an experience you must not […]
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A room in the basement, easy access except the elevator hasn’t worked for years. Stairs down to the meeting, up to go forth. How pleasant for people whose obesity, diabetes and other complications make it unaccessible. Colorful non-rectangular frames filled […]
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2. For our group purpose there is but one ultimate authority — a loving God as He may express Himself in our group conscience. Our leaders are but trusted servants; they do not govern. ~ OA 2nd Tradition Elections come and […]
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