Corrected Math In “OA is for Me” (February 2019, p. 8), I would like to point out that 28 kilograms is approximately 60 pounds, not 13 pounds as indicated. — Rob G (more…) Read More
Packed with Promise I finished the August 2014 issue of Lifeline last week and really enjoyed it. I can never read too much about the promises. I also enjoyed reading an article of mine that I submitted several years ago. I received a letter saying it would be published in the August issue, but the funny thing was I couldn’t find it right … Read More
Compelling Benefits I have been reading Lifeline for years and have loved many articles, but this is the first time I felt compelled to respond to an article. I really loved “You Just Might Be” (February 2019), which lists off many indicators, in a humorous way, to tell if you’re abstinent or not. I could relate so much! The first time I … Read More
Table and Field I was interested in the Lifeline article concerning kneeling while praying (“Prayer Positions,” October 2018). There is no way my knees will allow me to kneel for any reason. I start my day reading my OA literature, writing a thank-you letter to God, and praying while sitting at a table. In my younger days, I often sent my most fervent … Read More
Relatable Insight I could relate so much to “OA Is Ready When You Are” (September 2018), especially these parts: “Just because I’m not thin does not mean I’m not abstinent or that the program isn’t working.” “I think it’s a mistake to focus too much on physical recovery.” “Before OA, I was crazy and unbalanced.” “I thought the rest of the world … Read More
Cookout Call-Out My husband and I are headed to a cookout— we’ll enjoy the company of friends, late-summer swimming, and card games. There will be delicious food as well, but that is neither the sole nor the primary reason for me to go to this cookout. I appreciate the reminders of the gifts of recovery in “Recovery Celebration” (July 2018). I too have … Read More
Waiting Room Bloom I always take a Lifeline to read in the doctor’s waiting room, then leave it for someone else. When I caught up on the April 2018 issue, I read a beautiful poem, “New Life Blooming.” Thank you for your service. Good luck and good life. — Muriel M., Fayetteville, Tennessee USA (more…) Read More
Shopping for Support This morning I read a Lifeline article about raising money for a workshop (“We Need to Ask,”). What our intergroup found worked best was having a boutique. Everyone has lovely clothes they no longer wear. We also include jewelry, crafts, and more. This not only helps the intergroup with contributions but also helps the OA member who is losing weight but … Read More
Shared Struggle When I received my April 2018 Lifeline magazine and opened it at random, I read the beautiful poem New Life Blooming. It struck me so much that I decided to bring it to my OA meeting that afternoon. I read it to the other members, and as we shared our thoughts about it, all of us realized we experienced some of … Read More
Principle Placement I am a Lifeline subscriber and can’t imagine ever not being one. Everything about the magazine is wonderful. The talent and work put into its production is such a service. I still have my old OA Brown Book and the OA Twelve and Twelve I purchased in 1991. A few years ago, in my Twelve and Twelve, I wrote in by hand each … Read More