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Dear OA Member, At this time of year, many of us are reflecting on how we can make a positive difference—whether through kindness, service, or supporting causes we care about. In OA, giving can take many forms, and each one helps strengthen our Fellowship and welcomes those who are seeking recovery. Throughout December, we invite … Continued
In this episode of Inside OA, host Meg M. talks with BJ, an abstinent food addict and bulimic who has most recently been serving as an OA trustee and trustee liaison to Region Two. Together, they discuss their perspectives and practices of Tradition Seven and Step Twelve. BJ cites her favorite quote from the OA … Continued
OA has 5,800 registered meetings worldwide. From among them, would you say your OA group is welcoming and strong? Is it struggling? Or is it a good group that could still benefit from a few changes? If you care about the quality of your OA group, let’s “get grounded in groups” in this episode of … Continued
Is an atheist, agnostic, or secular perspective part of your OA recovery? Now is your opportunity to help OA create a new daily reader, much like For Today and Voices of Recovery, Second Edition! To participate, select a quote from OA-approved literature and provide the detail and reflection requested below and in our flyer. Send … Continued
The World Service Office has added subtitles in your language to the video “How to Submit a Motion to World Service Business Conference (WSBC).” OA members can use this video to understand the process all new ideas must follow to be considered and voted on at World Service Business Conference. To activate subtitles in your … Continued
OA volunteers have helped translate OA literature into more than 30 languages worldwide! But to make that happen, registered OA service bodies must first apply for licensing from the World Service Office. If you have any interest in OA’s translation process, you won’t want to miss this episode! Join us as Emilia from Rome, Italy, who … Continued
Congratulations and welcome to our newest OA service bodies registered with the World Service Office! List updated periodically. OA Slovensko Intergroup Groups supported by this service body Affiliated with OA Region Nine Registered July 28, 2025 Northern Khorasan Intergroup Groups supported by this service body Affiliated with Iran’s Overeaters Anonymous National Service Board Registered February … Continued
In this episode, we meet Emilia from Rome, Italy, who has ten years of recovery and is the trustee liaison to OA Region Nine, which encompasses more than 40 countries and 40 languages in Europe, Africa, the Middle East, and Asia. Together with host Meg M., Emilia discusses what it’s like to serve in a … Continued
In this episode of the Inside OA podcast, host Meg M. interviews Preston F., an OA trustee from Region Five who first came to OA in 2008. Preston experienced one year of relapse from 2015–2016 but never left the rooms of OA and has been abstinent since 2016. Together, Meg and Preston discuss the role … Continued
OA wants to hear from members who are living abstinently! From special occasions to everyday living, what tips, tools, slogans, affirmations, insights, turning points or resources can you share? Some situation-specific examples include: Dating Family get-togethers Concerts or sporting events Boredom Holidays Lonliness Cultural/religious/spiritual events Aging Panic attacks—alone or in a group Travel Download the … Continued