Knock, Knock
In Knock, Knock, Valerie G. reflects on her journey in Overeaters Anonymous, where a pivotal moment of openness to the concept of a Higher Power sparked a reexamination of her beliefs and a shift in her spiritual journey.
Agnostic/Atheist/Secular
The Power is OA
n Overeaters Anonymous, I found a community that taught me to believe in a power greater than myself—not through God, but through the fellowship and support of others who understand the journey.
Something Like Physics
In “Something Like Physics,” Mercy F. shares her journey in Overeaters Anonymous as an atheist who finds strength in spiritual practices without a traditional Higher Power, embracing instead the principles of Good Orderly Direction and “doing the next right thing.”
Many Forms
“As an atheist with a spiritual life, I’ve learned to embrace acceptance and the diverse spiritual paths within Overeaters Anonymous, choosing practices from various traditions that help me live in harmony without imposing one ‘right’ way to believe.”
I’m Not God
“The speaker’s words, ‘I lost a whole person,’ struck me deeply, pushing me to finally confront my own struggles with food and find a path to lasting recovery through OA.”
Spirituality Defined
“Spirituality, for me, is found in the transcendent connections with others—a sacred fellowship that nurtures, fulfills, and transforms, as beautifully experienced within OA meetings.”
An Atheist in OA
In “An Atheist in OA,” the author shares their experience of finding spiritual recovery within Overeaters Anonymous without belief in a supernatural God, advocating for inclusivity and understanding toward those with differing spiritual views.
Making OA More Accessible
“In 2019, an atheist/agnostic Overeaters Anonymous meeting was founded in Bethesda, Maryland, with the aim of making OA more accessible to those with unconventional beliefs, offering a space where all members—believers and non-believers alike—can find support in their recovery journey.”