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Rhiannon12866

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1. I've also been to OA. When I first joined AA in 2008, my sponsor belonged so I went with her

Sat Mar 25, 2023, 10:21 PM

Mar 2023

We went to all the A's - AA, Alanon, CODA (Codependents Anonymous which my AA sponsor ran) and OA. My sponsor did have an overeating issue, but my problem was just the opposite. Back when I drank, I didn't eat, I weighed about the same as I had in junior high, all my clothes were too big and hospitalization had been suggested. And I really liked the group, we also read AA literature substituting the word "alcohol" with "food." And it helped me, too. Everything in moderation - except for alcohol, I know I can't drink safely. And you're right, it does take awhile, but I stuck with it and I'll have 14 years sober next month.

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Overeaters Anonymous Saved My Life..It is that simple [View all] Stuart G Mar 2023 OP

I've also been to OA. When I first joined AA in 2008, my sponsor belonged so I went with her Rhiannon12866 Mar 2023 #1

Congratulations on 14 years. That is fantastic. LoisB Mar 2023 #2

I still have a month to go - April 30th. Rhiannon12866 Mar 2023 #7

Remember to post your anniversary on April 30 so I can congratulate you again. 13 and 11/12ths LoisB Mar 2023 #9

Awww, thanks! Rhiannon12866 Mar 2023 #11

that's great! orleans Mar 2023 #4

Thanks! The key was finding the right sponsor, a wonderful lady who supported me and told me what to do Rhiannon12866 Mar 2023 #8

Good for you. Congratulations! LoisB Mar 2023 #3

that's wonderful. i'm really happy for you. orleans Mar 2023 #5

Congrats- that is hard to do. n/t iluvtennis Mar 2023 #6

wow - very impressive... bluboid Mar 2023 #10

Sounds like you've absolutely done the right thing. PoindexterOglethorpe Mar 2023 #12