…for I have learned to be content whatever the circumstances. I know what it is to be in need, and I know what it is to have plenty. I have learned the secret of being content in any and every situation, whether […]
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If you will honestly face the truth about yourself and the illness… ~ Overeaters Anonymous “Our Invitation to You” Face the truth about me. I can cheat on an abstinent meal, rounding the measures just barely, getting one more grape […]
Continue reading »The Answer
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. […]
Continue reading »Where’s the Fight?
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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