In this section our OA members share their experience, strength, and hope with others by writing on topics of their choice in short essays. Articles are listed by title and date.
Daily Reminders, posted 5/3/18
I Tried to Find A Sponsor and Failed. Now What?, posted 1/29/18
I Just Wanted To Wake Up Skinny, posted 1/29/18
I Surprised Myself, posted 8/17/17
Defining Moment in Recovery, posted 8/17/17
Attending an OA Convention, posted 7/18/20
How Do You Comfort Yourself Without Food?, posted 7/18/20
On February 8, 2020, an Actions in Recovery (AIR) discussion focused on the topic of comforting yourself without food. One attendee began the session with verbally her list of what to do when you need some comfort, and another passed around her Comfort and Joy list. A third member took copious notes on all the participant ideas of Ways to Self Soothe. These lists are provided below to share the results of this discussion:
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