Only through Anonymity
Anonymity taught me that in the safety of the Fellowship, I could shed personas, embrace authenticity, and find freedom from the bondage of self.
Readings
Thirty Days of Abstinence!
Before, I was ready to explode at any time, but now it seems that without excess food and junk food, space has opened for me to think calmly and either solve things with more serenity or . . . really deliver it to a Higher Power. I’ve reached my twenty-ninth day of abstinence. Tomorrow will … Continued
A Written Fellowship
“Lifeline has truly been a written fellowship, connecting members around the world with shared experience, strength, and hope.”
The Spirit of Tradition Eleven
Understanding Tradition Eleven taught me that true attraction lies not in promotion but in the quiet authenticity of recovery, humility, and service.
It Can Happen to Anyone
“Melissa shares how the challenges of loss, grief, and personal struggle tested her long-term recovery, ultimately deepening her reliance on OA, her Higher Power, and the support of others.”
Heart-Felt Pages
I have been an OA member for thirty-five years and abstinent from sugar and wheat products for thirty-four years. Yes, that is miraculous, but the real miracle is that this bratty girl who didn’t want to have anything to do with the spiritual part of our Twelve Step program now can’t seem to live without her Higher Power. … Continued
What OA Has Done for Me
Mindy shares how Overeaters Anonymous transformed her life through surrendering to her Higher Power, working the Twelve Steps, and embracing a supportive community, leading to profound physical, emotional, and spiritual growth.
When I Began Using Meditation as an Alternative to Compulsive Eating, I Was Able to Overcome My Childhood Trauma
Having had a spiritual awakening as the result of working OA’s Twelve Steps, Steven recounts his discovery of how meditation in Step Eleven helped him untangle his emotional wounds and his compulsive overeating.
Carried Clearly
At an OA retreat, Heather responded to the question “How do you carry the message in meetings, as sponsors, with fellows, and in your everyday life?” We are happy to publish her response in Lifeline.
Reach Out: Support Within
An anonymous OA member writes in with simple ideas for Twelfth Step Within Day on December 12. “What support and encouragement can you offer a member who is struggling in program?”