Our common welfare should come first; personal recovery depends upon OA unity. ~ OA First Tradition I disagree with you. I don’t believe you take seriously the program, the commitment, the Steps. You irritate me. I want to guide you, […]
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Meaning Business
No one is too discredited or has sunk too low to be welcomed cordially — if he means business. ~ Alcoholics Anonymous (Kindle Locations 2141-2142). Come on in, you’re welcome here. We don’t judge you by your need, by your hurting, […]
Continue reading »As a Tourist
I went to my first meeting as a tourist. ~ Graciela M How does a tourist act? Like a visitor. Someone there to get the flavor, to savor the culture, to learn the history, to see the sights, record the […]
Continue reading »Signing Up or Showing Up
I was good at signing up. For weigh-and-pay, for gym, for a brand new exercise device, for any new gadget, for hypnotism, metal ear balls, pills of all varieties, charts, dares, partners, promises…I was good at signing up. The closest […]
Continue reading »Qualifications for Membership
A person can never be too overweight, too underweight, or too normal in weight to be an OA member. ~ The Twelve Steps and Twelve Traditions of Overeaters Anonymous (Kindle Location 1404). Welcome to Overeaters Anonymous. Welcome home! Yes, home. Come […]
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