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Tag: Abstinence

The Growth of Honesty

I have done many, many fourth steps since joining OA in 2014. I answered the OA 4th guide workbook questions, … More

Abstinence, addiction, Big Book, Binge Eating, day 6, God, Higher Power, Honesty, OA, Overeaters Anonymous, recovery, step six, Willingness

The Power Problem: We Agnostics and The Spiritual Experience

Once I accept that I am powerless over my compulsion to stop the mental obsession and trigger the physical cravings … More

12 Steps, Abstinence, addiction, Big Book, Binge Eating, day 5, food addiction, Higher Power, Honesty, OA, Open Mind, Overeaters Anonymous, recovery, Willingness

There is a Solution & More About Alcoholism: The Addict’s Hope & Hopelessness

Hope and hopelessness are woven through the two Big Book chapters, “There is a Solution” & “More About Alcoholism”. We … More

Abstinence, addiction, Big Book, Binge Eating, day 4, desperation, Faith, fear, food addiction, God, Higher Power, Honesty, hope, OA, Overeaters Anonymous, recovery, Willingness

Bill’s Story: A Compulsive Eater’s Identification

When I first joined OA, I was amazed to learn all the ways I identified with Bill W as a … More

Abstinence, addiction, Big Book, Binge Eating, bipolar II, compulsive eating, Day 3, desperation, food addiction, God, Higher Power, my story, OA, Open Mind, Overeaters Anonymous, step 1, Surrender, trigger foods, Twelve Steps, Willingness

The Doctor’s Opinion & Complete Abstinence

Christmas Eve I had a relapse. I was resting on spiritual laurels and not rigorously honest through 10th steps. Thus, … More

Abstinence, addiction, Big Book, Binge Eating, compulsive eating, day 1, desperation, food addiction, Higher Power, Honesty, OA, Overeaters Anonymous, recovery, suffering, Surrender, Willingness

Complete Abstinence

What is complete abstinence? It is zero slips. It is the act of refraining from my trigger food behaviors and … More

Abstinence, Binge Eating, OA, Overeaters Anonymous, recovery

A Recovery Tale

Once, there was a Being, our Friend, shining brightly. It frolicked and played, reveled and mourned. It lived – pulsing … More

12 Steps, Abstinence, fear, Fellowship, God, healing, hope, OA, Overeaters Anonymous, recovery, service

6 Months Abstinence & the Power of Service

I had my 6 month anniversary on November 4th. It is quite surreal to me that I have been consistently … More

12 Steps, 12th step, Abstinence, Overeaters Anonymous, recovery, service, Twelfth Step, Twelve Steps

100 Pounds Released

The scale this morning at the doctor’s office confirmed my suspicion that I have released 100 pounds since beginning OA … More

Abstinence, Binge Eating, compulsive eating, Fellowship, food addiction, Higher Power, Honesty, OA, Overeaters Anonymous, recovery, Surrender, Twelve Steps, Willingness

90 Days

For the first time since entering the OA rooms nearly 2 years ago, I have 90 days of abstinence. I … More

Abstinence, Binge Eating, compulsive eating, Fellowship, food addiction, Higher Power, Honesty, Humility, OA, Overeaters Anonymous, recovery, Surrender, Twelve Steps, Willingness

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