OAR3 eBlast November, 2025 | When “Maintenance” Precedes Relapse

Sometimes we think “maintenance” means we can relax or eat more food, but that can lead to trouble. In this month’s story from A New Beginning: Stories of Recovery from Relapse, we learn how easy it is to slip when we focus too much on weight instead of real recovery. This message helps us look at our own ideas about goal weight, food plans, and trusting our Higher Power. It reminds us that recovery is about feeling better in every way — not just changing our bodies.

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Clarification on Minors Attending CNMI OA Meetings

The CNMI Intergroup has approved an updated clarification regarding the attendance of minors in OA meetings within our region.

This statement outlines how groups may handle situations involving individuals under the age of 18, ensuring both adherence to OA principles and protection of the fellowship as a whole.

You can read the full, official policy here:

Minors in Meetings – CNMI Policy Statement
Read Full Statement (PDF)

If your group has questions or needs support implementing this guidance, please contact the CNMI Intergroup.

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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.

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Thursday We Care Meeting – New Zoom Information 09/04/25

https://us06web.zoom.us/j/83302756915?pwd=qaKawCFYUcbgiz6Nk8NH 3HMJa4cQWu.1

Meeting ID: 83302756915
Passcode: 593362

Dial-in Number: +1 253 215 8782

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OA CNMI Newsletter | September, 2025

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Region 3 OA eBlast – August 2025 | Turn Ons & Turn Offs for Newcomers

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I Could Never Take a Compliment

I’ve always been uncomfortable when someone compliments me.  I’ve felt that I should say, “Thank you”, but it felt wrong somehow.  Lots of times I tried to brush it off or ignore it but the awkwardness was always there.  I’m sure the other person felt it too!

Recently at an OA meeting the idea popped into my head that my accomplishments are due to HP-given attributes, and if I do something good, that it’s because my HP is working with and through me.

I realized that this was the reason that taking a compliment felt disingenuous to me.

I feel so much freer now to accept a compliment with, “That wasn’t me alone:  My HP and I both were responsible!”

This program amazes me; I’m so grateful that I continue to become even more “happy, joyous, and free” year after year! 

~Anonymous

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