Being There Anywhere I was delighted to read the article “Being There” (August 2017). In 1981, I moved to Germany to accompany my military husband. That first summer, all the local OA members went back to the US for vacation, and I single-handedly kept our three meetings open through September by listening to speaker recordings on cassette tapes. I knew to do this … Read More
Spiritual Relief As a newcomer in OA, I have been very grateful for all the members who write for Lifeline and create our OA books and pamphlets. Reading the literature produced by these members and attending my weekly meetings is helping me find my way, one Step at a time. One particular article that speaks to me is “Peaceful Progress,” the Spiritual … Read More
Colorful Setting I’m so enjoying the new look of our magazine: the covers, “Bits and Bites” near the front, the colorful drawings at the start of articles, and more. It’s a wonderful setting for stories from my fellow sufferers. Thank you from my whole heart. — Lindy, Glendale, California USA (more…) Read More
Outside Issues A concern arose as I was reading the April 2017 issue. The article in “What Works for Me” and the “Send Us Your Stories!” box imply that OA is a place to set forward personal likes or dislikes as advice or suggestions. They also imply that exercising, taking baths, and having pets are promoted by OA. They may be good ideas … Read More
Staying With It Thanks so much for the article “One Small Part”. Staying in the moment and paying attention to what’s in front of me has been something I have always struggled with. Years ago, I discovered that when I did not want to do something at work, I got hungry. I’d want to stop working to eat a little snack. It amazed me … Read More