Mary joined OA after a visit to her mother made her significant weight gain an unavoidable topic of discussion. In OA, she was surprised to find people just like her, people who had exceptional problems with food. She was also surprised to see how serene and healthy these people were as a result of working the OA program.
AJ joined OA when she became medically obese, which triggered worries about obesity-related illnesses in her family’s history. Today she is no longer obese, and with the help of other OA members, she is living in recovery from compulsive eating.
A short explanation of OA‘s Second Tradition: “For our group purpose there is but one ultimate authority — a loving God as He may express Himself in our group conscience. Our leaders are but trusted servants; they do not govern.”
A short explanation of OA‘s First Tradition: “Our common welfare should come first; personal recovery depends upon OA unity.”
A short video giving background information about OA’s Twelve Traditions and how they are applied in the OA Fellowship and to the personal recovery of OA members.
A short explanation of OA’s Twelfth Tradition: “Anonymity is the spiritual foundation of all these Traditions, ever reminding us to place principles before personalities.”
A short explanation of OA’s Eleventh Tradition: “Our public relations policy is based on attraction rather than promotion; we need always maintain personal anonymity at the level of press, radio, films, television and other public media of communication.”
A short explanation of OA’s Tenth Tradition: “Overeaters Anonymous has no opinion on outside issues; hence, the OA name ought never be drawn into public controversy.”: “Overeaters Anonymous has no opinion on outside issues; hence, the OA name ought never be drawn into public controversy.”
A short explanation of OA’s Ninth Tradition: “OA, as such, ought never be organized; but we may create service boards or committees directly responsible to those they serve.”
A short explanation of OA’s Eighth Tradition: “Overeaters Anonymous should remain forever non-professional, but our service centers may employ special workers.”