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Especially for Newcomers
Helpful Information, Personal Stories, Love and Support.
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A Story Of Hope
Welcome Newcomer...
I attended my first OA meeting on a cold snowy night in January in 1994, after a day of binging, hoping no one would be there so I could go home and eat some more. I found seven other newcomers and a few returning members all sitting around the table, waiting for someone to come lead the meeting. Someone finally arrived and shared an incredible story. His story made me realize I was not alone and as others shared, I realized I had found something so different than what I had expected, and a warmth filled the room that had previously been chilled by the cold. I left feeling different, I felt hope. I also felt confused, emotional and not quite sure what to do next. I just kept going back, asking questions and listening. I read literature and made phone calls. I kept an open mind. I knew my way did not work and I wanted to have a life free of the obsession of food so I kept going back.
Keep coming back, ask questions, and remember, we have all been there too, you are not alone! Peace and Serenity... Janice / Patchogue Area
Recovery Insurance Policy
Together we can do what we could never do alone . . . This Recovery Insurance Policy is a pledge between two OA members to support and to be accountable to one another. No member is immune to relapse or to quitting OA. This agreement is an “insurance policy” against both possibilities. If you think this agreement could be helpful for you, fill out your name and other information as the “I” on one side of the form and have another OA member complete the other half. Cut the forms apart and exchange sides. Place the agreement in a prominent spot to remind you of your commitment to recovery and to service. This Recovery Insurance Policy is no guarantee of recovery, but it may keep you from leaving OA before the miracle happens.
