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Laughter is the Best Medicine

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A man is sitting at a bar, crying. The bartender asks, “Why are you crying?” Man says, “I wish I knew where I was gonna die.” Bartender says “Why’s that?” Man sobs “I wouldn’t go there.”

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All About Abstinence

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What is abstinence in Overeaters Anonymous?

Abstinence is a gift from God, but I’m the one who gets to keep it or throw it away. Abstinence is the gateway to recovery. Abstinence is the most important thing in my Read more

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How OA and Zentangle helped me untangle my life

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I was fortunate to find a sponsor that was not merely extremely kind, patient, and loving – but someone willing to challenge my old beliefs about art and my own creativity!

When I was a child, my parents had Read more

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