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Tradition Two: One Ultimate Authority

Ego destroys relationships - let go!

Tradition Two: For our group purpose, there is but one ultimate authority–a loving God as He may express Himself in our group conscience. Our leaders are but trusted servants; they do not govern.

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Abstinence

I love abstinence

Tradition Three in Overeaters Anonymous tells us: The only requirement for membership is a desire to stop eating compulsively.

When I attended my first few meetings, I heard people talking about abstinence and, in some cases, abstaining from certain Read more

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Again

Love yourself

Alone in the dark How did I get here? Again I didn’t want to Yet here I am Again

Every day I wake up I say “not tonight” Every night I’m here Again

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