OA RISE | Recovery Inspires Shared Experiences
OA RISE | Recovery Inspires Shared Experiences
06.01.2025 - Make Time for R & R - Recovery & Relationships - Allen & Beverly B.
06.01.2025 - Make Time for R & R - Recovery & Relationships - Allen & Beverly B.
06.01.2025 - Make Time for R & R - Recovery & Relationships - Allen & Beverly B.
Sunday 1st June 2025
Allen & Beverly B. share their inspiring recovery journeys and relationship dynamics in Overeaters Anonymous at the OA RISE meeting.
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Episode Overview
- Allen and Beverly's personal recovery experiences
- The role of relationships in overcoming compulsive eating
- Unity and diversity policies in OA
- The importance of contributions and service in OA RISE
- Strategies for managing anxiety and emotional challenges
Together we could do what we could never do alone. No longer is there a sense of hopelessness.
In the June 1st OA RISE meeting of Overeaters Anonymous, Cassie, a compulsive eater, hosts Allen and Beverly B., who share their heartfelt and inspiring recovery journeys. OA RISE, which stands for Recovery Inspires Shared Experience, brings together individuals seeking support in their struggle with compulsive eating. Cassie opens the meeting with the serenity prayer, emphasizing acceptance, courage, and wisdom in tackling life's challenges.
She highlights the importance of OA's unity with diversity policy, welcoming individuals with diverse backgrounds and food-related issues to the meeting. Allen and Beverly B. are long-time members of the program, and they were invited to share their experiences as a couple. Beverly recounts her initial encounter with OA in the early 80s, where she felt overwhelmed and intimidated. Over time, she overcame her anxiety and found strength in the community, transitioning from a career in teaching to market research.
Her journey involved overcoming bulimia and learning to manage anxiety through the program. Allen shares his perspective on recovery and relationships, reflecting on his journey through therapy and understanding codependency. Both Beverly and Allen emphasize the importance of mutual respect and love in their relationship, which has been strengthened by their recovery. The meeting underscores the Seventh Tradition, which supports OA RISE through member contributions.
These funds are crucial for maintaining the website and hosting speaker meetings, providing valuable resources to OA members worldwide. Allen and Beverly's stories resonate with attendees, highlighting the transformative power of OA in their lives. They share practical strategies for managing anxiety and the importance of surrendering to a higher power. The meeting concludes with the OA Promise, a powerful reminder of the collective strength and love that members find in the program.
Cassie encourages attendees to continue supporting OA RISE through service and contributions, ensuring the continued success of speaker meetings and resources. Overall, the meeting is a testament to the healing power of shared experiences and the importance of relationships in recovery from compulsive eating.