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

The Decision to Follow True North

Step three is the decision to turn over my will and life to the care of Higher Power. As I … More

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

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

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

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

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

Yes, dramatic. There I am, peering over into the abyss of sabotage, self-hate and compulsive eating. Tomorrow makes 30 days … More

As the blessing of abstinence continues for me, I find myself needing Spirit to remind me that I am abstinent … More

Spirit continues to amaze me with abstinence dependent upon my fit spiritual condition for the day. I am responsible for … More