God I Need You
Jacki’s prayerful poem beautifully creates a space for conscious contact with your own Higher Power.
Poetry
I Am a Compulsive Eater
What does it look like to be a compulsive eater? The answer is it depends, but what Meg B. from California knows for sure is that being a compulsive eater in recovery means getting to be a gracious and honorable human being.
OA to Z—in Poetry
Enjoy this rhyming tour of our OA program courtesy of Linda M. in South Carolina USA.
Hope in Addiction
In this poem, Jacki asks Higher Power to be with her in moments both peaceful and painful.
Prey/Pray
A poem of recovery — of taming the “dragon” of compulsive eating through the guidance of the OA Fellowship.
My Higher Power = Life Force
Some atheist and agnostic OA members practice meditation in Step Eleven. For one agnostic, meditation has inspired a poem and a recognition of their personal Higher Power.
Poem for My Sponsor
A sponsee overflows with gratitude to her sponsor. Read this wonderful poem by Catherine W. from Minnesota USA. “Finally,” she says, ”I am not alone with my fear and grief.”
On Being Asked to Be Your Sponsor
OA member Glen F. reflects on the imperfect nature of being a sponsor. “Someday I’m going to let you down,” he reflects to his sponsee. Read on and take heart from his heart’s guidance, both spoken and unspoken.