OAR3 eBlast September, 2025 | From Slip or Relapse to Recovery
A concise action plan to help you reclaim and protect abstinence—plus live relapse-prevention and Zoom security sessions for OA Region 3. Details and registration below.
A concise action plan to help you reclaim and protect abstinence—plus live relapse-prevention and Zoom security sessions for OA Region 3. Details and registration below.
Overeaters Anonymous is preparing to launch a new and improved website, including updates to the “Find a Meeting” tool. Enhancements will include more detailed meeting information, improved search functionality, easier updates for groups, and a better mobile experience. The updated site is expected to launch during the World Service Business Conference (April 19–26), with testing…
Reaching out can save a life. The OA Group CARE Project is a simple but powerful way to welcome back members who may have drifted away from meetings. Through prayerful outreach and compassionate connection, we remind one another that no one has to face compulsive eating alone. A caring phone call—made without judgment or agenda—can…
From Region 3
A recent Region 3 workshop highlighted common patterns that can lead to relapse. These “warning signs” can be helpful for reflection and discussion with sponsors or at meetings.
A few examples include:
Minimizing food addiction
Perfectionism
Negotiating with the food plan
People-pleasing
Isolation
Members are encouraged to reflect on how these patterns may show up personally and share insights with others in recovery.
Registration is open for the 2026 OA Silent Retreat, October 23–25 in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Join fellow OA members for a weekend of recovery, reflection, fellowship, and shared silence at the Norbertine Spirituality Center / Santa Maria de la Vid Abbey. Space is limited, and registration closes October 2, 2026.
We’re excited to introduce a simpler way to submit items for OA CNMI communications. Instead of emailing multiple people or wondering who to contact, you can now use one secure form to submit: This helps ensure information is received, reviewed, and posted in the right place — and keeps our website and newsletter as accurate…
In this month’s Twelfth Step Within e-blast, “8 Practical Lessons A Member Learned About Relapse and Recovery in OA,” a member reflects on powerful insights gained through working the Twelve Steps. Drawing from an OA Lifeline article, this issue explores the difference between addressing the allergy of the body and the obsession of the mind,…