Beginning at Dusk
By beginning each day at dusk, I’ve embraced a routine that fosters serenity, aligning my evenings with Overeaters Anonymous principles to prepare mindfully for the day ahead.
Readings
Heard and Answered
After a heartfelt visit with a friend who shared unconditional love and understanding, I felt an undeniable grace that inspired me to break free from the grip of sugar addiction and commit to abstinence—one day at a time.
Keeping Hope Alive
Inspired by a Lifeline article, an OA member in 1981 kept hope alive by sustaining meetings as the sole participant, paving the way for her lasting recovery and abstinence since 1983.
Shining Miracles
Before I’d ever heard of OA or its Principles and practices, my only desire was to lose weight. I was tired and bloated and felt ten years older than I was. God intervened and put the words “Maybe you could try Overeaters Anonymous?” upon the lips of a good friend. I went to a meeting and immediately felt at … Continued
A Series of Miracles
From the brink of death at 534 pounds to a miraculous recovery through Overeaters Anonymous, Carrie recounts how her journey of faith, support, and the Twelve Steps transformed her life, health, and spirit.
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.
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.”