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Name:
Marty W.
Email:
gotanewname@excite.com
Location:
Chicago IL USA
Date:
Thursday January 03, 2008 19:31:27 GMT
Comments:
Happy 2008 Ebony OA!

Great to have this program on a daily basis. I haven't been on the community board for some time, but I did notice some posts from a fellow "Windy City" OAer which is just fantastic. There are no coincidences.

Having followed the suggestions many offered on how to cope with Thanksgiving and my program - I again treated the past holidays as "just another day" and was able to maintain my abstinence and enjoy the people I was with during that time.

Hope to "see" some of you in the online meetings.

Marty W.
Name:
Will
Email:
noreply@gmail.com
Location:
Chicago IL USA
Date:
Tuesday January 01, 2008 00:53:29 GMT
Comments:
Hello again...just a quick few lines from Will in the Windy City---still a COE and working my recovery...almost to the my 6th week in recovery and my 6th week in reality---I have a problem and I am using the Steps to walk back to myself and the people that love me...that's all..take it easy.
Name:
Will
Email:
noreply@gmail.com
Location:
Chicago IL USA
Date:
Tuesday January 01, 2008 00:53:19 GMT
Comments:
Hello again...just a quick few lines from Will in the Windy City---still a COE and working my recovery...almost to the my 6th week in recovery and my 6th week in reality---I have a problem and I am using the Steps to walk back to myself and the people that love me...that's all..take it easy.
Name:
Marty W.
Email:
gotanewname@excite.com
Location:
Chicagto IL USA
Date:
Tuesday November 06, 2007 17:46:03 GMT
Comments:
Good Morning Ebony OA.
I got 3 emails today - daily digest and 2 from the email list. These reminded me to get / stay connected with the Ebony OA fellowship.
I hope to hear from some of my "new friends" from the OA World Service Convention in Philly. The Ebony OA breakout meeting was awesome. Planning to attend my first I.D.E.A. meeting next week and marathon meetings on Thanksgiving.
I hope to make an online meeting soon.

Keep well all,
Marty
Name:
Tee
Email:
rosepetals4me@gmail.com
Location:
MD
Date:
Tuesday November 06, 2007 01:32:47 GMT
Comments:
Hi, I'm new to this site but i need all the help i can get. I have been overweight for most of my life and i have tried everything on the market, even lipo. None of it worked. I take that back. None of it worked long term. If any one is willing to work with me, please feel free to email me.

Thanks!
Referred By:
online
Name:
Olufemi
Email:
weshallovercome@yeswewill.com
Location:
Littlerock AR
Date:
Thursday October 25, 2007 20:22:07 GMT
Comments:
Vondalyn of Moore, SC, says that this site, the Ebony OA Website is a this site is a life saver!

Thanks Vondalyn!
Name:
Sugar
Email:
morgan7707@verizon.net
Location:
Albany NY usa
Date:
Thursday October 25, 2007 17:53:41 GMT
Comments:
Yay !! went to the meeting last night and yes i was the "only one" but oh well . Great news the meetings that were 'way cross town" are moving over here {walking distance} in NOV !!. can you believe it ?? When they say say " we will suddenly realize that God is doing for us what we cannot do for ourselves" they mean that literally!! i need this Board however because even tough the meetings will now be closer to "the ghetto" doesn't mean we'll be closer to OA . I'll be back !!
Referred By:
HP
Name:
sugar
Email:
morgan7707@verizon.net
Location:
Albany NY usa
Date:
Wednesday October 24, 2007 21:54:51 GMT
Comments:
On my way back . wtg for my husband to get home ( we have one car) willing to go ( to any lengths ) to a meeting tonight . haven't been in a while , just maintaining my gratitude w attitude - but I definitely feel I've gained weight and don't want to show up. Thank God and u people for being there U know what ? think I'll just climb on the bus !1 peace out -i'll "keep u posted"

pray 4 me
Referred By:
HP
Name:
Ida
Email:
Biddle_Mayer@alum.drexel.edu
Location:
Pennsauken NJ
Date:
Sunday September 16, 2007 00:26:34 GMT
Comments:
I will be online for the Saturday evening meeting tonight.
Referred By:
Ebony OA
Name:
Ida
Email:
Biddle_Mayer@alum.drexel.edu
Location:
Pennsauken NJ
Date:
Sunday September 16, 2007 00:26:32 GMT
Comments:
I will be online for the Saturday evening meeting tonight.
Referred By:
Ebony OA
Name:
Ida
Email:
Biddle_Mayer@alum.drexel.edu
Location:
Pennsauken NJ
Date:
Sunday September 16, 2007 00:26:31 GMT
Comments:
I will be online for the Saturday evening meeting tonight.
Referred By:
Ebony OA
Name:
Ida
Email:
Biddle_Mayer@alum.drexel.edu
Location:
Pennsauken NJ
Date:
Sunday September 16, 2007 00:26:30 GMT
Comments:
I will be online for the Saturday evening meeting tonight.
Referred By:
Ebony OA
Name:
Ida
Email:
Biddle_Mayer@alum.drexel.edu
Location:
Pennsauken NJ
Date:
Sunday September 16, 2007 00:26:29 GMT
Comments:
I will be online for the Saturday evening meeting tonight.
Referred By:
Ebony OA
Name:
Ida
Email:
Biddle_Mayer@alum.drexel.edu
Location:
Pennsauken NJ
Date:
Sunday September 16, 2007 00:26:28 GMT
Comments:
I will be online for the Saturday evening meeting tonight.
Referred By:
Ebony OA
Name:
Ida
Email:
Biddle_Mayer@alum.drexel.edu
Location:
Pennsauken NJ
Date:
Sunday September 16, 2007 00:26:26 GMT
Comments:
I will be online for the Saturday evening meeting tonight.
Referred By:
Ebony OA
Name:
Ida
Email:
Biddle_Mayer@alum.drexel.edu
Location:
Pennsauken NJ
Date:
Sunday September 16, 2007 00:26:26 GMT
Comments:
I will be online for the Saturday evening meeting tonight.
Referred By:
Ebony OA
Name:
Ida
Email:
Biddle_Mayer@alum.drexel.edu
Location:
Pennsauken NJ
Date:
Sunday September 16, 2007 00:26:25 GMT
Comments:
I will be online for the Saturday evening meeting tonight.
Referred By:
Ebony OA
Name:
Ida
Email:
Biddle_Mayer@alum.drexel.edu
Location:
Pennsauken NJ
Date:
Sunday September 16, 2007 00:26:24 GMT
Comments:
I will be online for the Saturday evening meeting tonight.
Referred By:
Ebony OA
Name:
Ida
Email:
Biddle_Mayer@alum.drexel.edu
Location:
Pennsauken NJ
Date:
Sunday September 16, 2007 00:26:23 GMT
Comments:
I will be online for the Saturday evening meeting tonight.
Referred By:
Ebony OA
Name:
Sabrina
Email:
sabrina4243@gmail.com
Location:
Minneapolis MN USA
Date:
Saturday September 15, 2007 16:47:38 GMT
Comments:
I must do something!
Referred By:
OA.org
Name:
vondalyn
Email:
centerpuppies@yahoo.com
Location:
moore SC usa
Date:
Friday September 14, 2007 15:24:53 GMT
Comments:
keep up the good work. Together we can do what we could not do alone
Referred By:
self
Name:
vo9ndalyn
Email:
centerpuppies@yahoo.com
Location:
moore SC usa
Date:
Wednesday September 12, 2007 16:16:45 GMT
Comments:
just read a posting for 912-07 11 gmt from ljdmgf
and it sounds weird anjela you may want to check it out
Referred By:
self
Name:
anon
Email:
anon@why.com
Location:
any town usa
Date:
Friday September 07, 2007 11:03:07 GMT
Comments:
Hi Everybody,

In the last couple of years I have attended 3 or 4 large OA events and have yet to see a Key Note speaker of color and this realization makes me livid!

What goes through the mind of the planning committees to fill the docket of speakers without at least one speaker of color? Are the decision makers inferring people of color will not draw large crowds? Are leaders saying people of color lack recovery? When was the last time you heard a black, Hispanic or Native American at the Saturday night banquet?

Holla back with your thoughts,
Name:
lee
Email:
clm@yahoo.co.uk
Location:
United Kingdom
Date:
Thursday September 06, 2007 21:01:50 GMT
Comments:
so good to see an oa site i can relate to on many levels. I live in the uk and am a 31 year old black mum of 2. I'm struggling in oa right now. I've been in fellowships over here for a little over a year
Name:
When Infancy is Over
Email:
wewillovercome@yeswill.com
Location:
Camden AL USA
Date:
Thursday September 06, 2007 14:04:36 GMT
Comments:
Discussion of race has never been in conflict with OA/AA Traditions, quite the contrary, early AA was very committed to “giving freely of what they had found” in even if it meant owning their own bias:

"Noting that 'we were biased then,' Oscar recalled the April 1945 Cleveland Bulletin (an A. A. newsletter), which said, 'We whites, if we preach brotherly love, must practice it. And should a Negro appeal to us for help and guidance, it is our Christian duty to give the best that is in us, recognizing that a human soul is given into our hands to help or destroy.'" Dr. Bob and the Good Oldtimers, page 248 Minorities within AA gain acceptance

Let's all use the Traditions to bring all the OA Family in.
Referred By:
Higher Power
Name:
When Infancy is Over
Email:
weshallovercome@yeswewill.com
Location:
camden AR USA
Date:
Thursday September 06, 2007 14:02:43 GMT
Comments:
I too was touched upon seeing the 50 Ebony OA members our 4:00 p.m. meeting at the 2007 OA World Service Convention and realized that we probably reached our goal of registering 100 black people for this big OA Family reunion. By an unofficial count there were over 60 on the roster and maybe another 30 to 40 black members at large.
Referred By:
HP
Name:
Pamalar
Email:
amadread2000@sbcglobal.net
Location:
Detroit MI usa
Date:
Thursday September 06, 2007 01:58:17 GMT
Comments:
What a convention! I was so moved by the OA Ebony mtg on sat a 4 pm, that was a powerful exchange of thoughts about our communities. My prayer is to keep the momentum going and continue to carry the message to all who have hears and spirits to hear... Peace and Love Pamalar
Referred By:
hp
Name:
Angela J.
Email:
wewillovercome@yeswewill.com
Location:
anywhere AR USA
Date:
Tuesday September 04, 2007 20:54:29 GMT
Comments:
Hi Everyone,

Thank you Vondalyn for you support over the last few years. I was so happy to see how successful you work your OA program.

Thank you Ebony OA Family and let's bring all the Family into to OA in the year 2010!
Name:
vondalyn
Email:
centerpuppies@yahoo.com
Location:
moore SC usa
Date:
Tuesday September 04, 2007 14:42:29 GMT
Comments:
this is for angela J just want to say thank you and whatever I can do to make 2010 a success let me know It was so wonderful to see so many beautiful black faces at the convention keep getting the word out
Referred By:
self
Email:
god_my_source@sbcglobal.net
Date:
Friday July 06, 2007 05:56:28 GMT
Comments:
I'm glad that there is a black focus group of Overaters Anoymous. Thanks, Helen
Name:
Toya Leigh
Email:
tjohnson@hope-for-tomorrow.com
Location:
Amarillo TX USA
Date:
Thursday July 05, 2007 14:31:06 GMT
Comments:
I am a 39 year old African-American female who would like to have someone with whom to correspond with. I am a compulsive overeater who is obsessed with food. I wake up thinking about food and go to bed thinking about what I will eat the next day. I need help. Please feel free to email me. Thank you. tl
Referred By:
website
Name:
GoldenT_73
Email:
goldenT_73@comcast.net
Location:
Little Rock AR USA
Date:
Tuesday July 03, 2007 10:42:30 GMT
Comments:
I am a compulsive eater and I'm a newcomer. I am glad that I have found this site and I will use this site as one of my resources to getting well. If there is member on here in the Arkansas Area, please email me!
Referred By:
OA
Name:
someone
Email:
someone@test.com
Date:
Saturday June 23, 2007 17:15:21 GMT
Comments:
Black leaders must lead in OA as evidenced by this quote:

You have argued that one can educate white teachers to death but that in the long run it's more important to increase the number of teachers of color so that schools do not remain institutions dominated by white people. Why?

I argue this on the basis of several different things. First, if you look at research on who are the best teachers of kids of color, generally they have come from the kids' communities. The study that shows this extremely well is Gloria Ladson-Billings work, The Dream-keepers: On Successful Teachers of African-American Kids. That's one of my arguments.
Name:
avamaria
Email:
avakyl@aol.com
Location:
SC USA
Date:
Sunday May 13, 2007 18:57:03 GMT
Comments:
i am having a hard time with my food plan everytime i get upset, i over eat please someone help, i am also new to oa, my phone number is 803-9290102
Name:
ciera
Email:
cieritaqt@yahoo.com
Location:
Reseda CA US
Date:
Saturday April 21, 2007 08:33:31 GMT
Comments:
I definetly nees help! I eat when io am not hungry. I constantly go to the gym and do hardcore workouts which evn it all out if you know what i mean. I eat almost every night in the middle of the night, and on an average of once a month or sometimes once a week, I'll super duper overeat at like 2 am then throw it up in the kitchen sink. I'ts all in my head. I never stck my finger down my throat, and I sdon't think i'm fat really, but sometimes it is a sick treat to splurge on cereal or something that will come up easy. Anyway, the compulsive overeating has got to stop. I am also a recovering drug addict with 2 years clean and sober, and I am active in AA.
Referred By:
google
Name:
Renee
Email:
niecy@talkamerica.net
Location:
Detroit MI USA
Date:
Thursday April 19, 2007 03:29:38 GMT
Comments:
Hi everyone i've been wrestling with food addiction forever and have just come to realize that I can't do it alone; i'm in desparete need of a sponsor; if anyone is willing to help it would be greately appreciated.
Referred By:
Browsing
Name:
Mickey
Email:
mickey@aaa.com
Location:
usa
Date:
Wednesday April 18, 2007 01:20:09 GMT
Comments:
I needed to check in today, because I have been losing interest in OA - I know I need this program, but lately I have been losing interest. Whenever I come to this site, my interest grows again. So, I am just cheking in, to say I am still here, and I still need ebony OA.
Referred By:
self
Name:
Atiya
Email:
myserenitymypeace@hotmail.com
Location:
Raleigh NC USA
Date:
Friday April 06, 2007 02:06:46 GMT
Comments:
I have not been here in a while, and it crossed my mind tonight. By reading about how few people of color attend some of your meetings, I am grateful for the number of meetings in Raleigh, and the colorful presence. And, I met my sponsor, a wonderful, supportive Black woman, a week into program.

By the grace of God and this wonderful fellowship, I have been abstinent for 4 months. I just celebrated my birthday and did not think once about breaking my abstinence. God is all powerful and this program works. If I'm struggling, its because I am not letting go and letting God. When I surrender to Him, my life is at peace and everything flows!

For those who have no OA meetings, I suggest open AA meetings - I have found very strong recovery, and there is almost always a topic relevant to my recovery! God bless you all!
Referred By:
self
Name:
Empoweredblackpeople
Email:
niagomu@.com
Location:
Chicago IL USA
Date:
Thursday March 29, 2007 19:34:38 GMT
Comments:
I’ve observed that when people of color in American Society empowered themselves with grassroots organizing, the status quo becomes uneasy.

Though well meaning people claim tolerance, what is more evident is their need to control people of color in the guise of uniting to all races. What actually happens is the dominant culture oppressing those they profess to be uniting with.

Blacks are empowered when left to self-define and self-direct as in creating this space in the vitural world.
Referred By:
people who care
Name:
mickey
Email:
mickey@aaa.com
Date:
Thursday March 29, 2007 13:04:19 GMT
Comments:
I am feeling something today, but coming to Ebony OA has helped. I just needed to bring myself here, and to see that I am not alone. Even the spammers cannot keep me away today. thank you everone for posting to the baord.
Referred By:
self
Name:
happy in recovery!
Email:
nia@gomu.com
Location:
baltimore MD
Date:
Tuesday March 27, 2007 14:27:17 GMT
Comments:
God bless our space!
Referred By:
people who care
Name:
Ourspace
Email:
Ourspace@ebonyoa.net
Location:
Oakland CA
Date:
Tuesday March 27, 2007 14:13:38 GMT
Comments:
Love this area! It's where people of color can be themselves!
Referred By:
people who care
Name:
Empowered
Email:
blackempowerment@bet.com
Location:
anywhere NE USA
Date:
Tuesday March 27, 2007 14:08:57 GMT
Comments:
Hi Everybody,

We had a very successful phone meeting this past Saturday with over 40 members. Having a black focus space to talk program is essential to reaching our community, It’s empowering!
Name:
happyinrecovery
Email:
greatinrecovery@gmail.org
Location:
Berkeley NV usa
Date:
Sunday March 18, 2007 21:15:13 GMT
Comments:
Hi All!

I've got a wonderful life, thanks to program. Now I am free to give to others!
Referred By:
internet
Name:
lotusflower
Email:
lotusflower_51@yahoo.com
Location:
merced CA
Date:
Sunday March 18, 2007 20:57:42 GMT
Comments:
Hi everyone, i want to thank my wonderful sponsor, she tells me to be kind to myself and stay present. whenever the diease has me trapped, my oa sisters push and pull me away from my coe. im blessed.
Referred By:
Oa Region 2
Name:
lotusflower
Email:
lotusflower_51@yahoo.com
Location:
merced CA
Date:
Sunday March 18, 2007 20:37:28 GMT
Comments:
Have a Great day!!!!!!!!!!!
Name:
Happy in Recovery
Email:
test@email.com
Date:
Sunday March 18, 2007 15:37:34 GMT
Comments:
Glad to see everybody posting at our board!
Name:
Donna
Email:
got2much54@hotmail.com
Location:
Auburn NY USA
Date:
Thursday March 15, 2007 02:17:37 GMT
Comments:
I need a sponsor, it's really kicking me bad
like drugs to keep eating for any dumb reason.
Please someone call or emal.
We do no have OA here , there are others
who suffer from the samething, not all of
us computers.
Donna
Referred By:
found on-line
Name:
visitor
Email:
visitor@anymail.com
Location:
NY NY usa
Date:
Tuesday March 13, 2007 22:03:47 GMT
Comments:
Love all of the comments!
Name:
Emily
Email:
emijane89@hotmail.com
Location:
Olympia WA United States
Date:
Tuesday March 13, 2007 07:28:25 GMT
Comments:
Hi everyone!
I am new to this site, but am really looking forward to reading everybody's posts. I have suffered with compulsive eating since I was a teenager. Only recently did a friend tell me about OA. I'm really curious as to how meetings are run and what goes on during them. Do we all sit around and share our problems, then discuss the 12-step program I have been hearing so much about? Appreciate any feedback...
Referred By:
Friend
Name:
Laverne
Email:
southcarolinasongbird@yahoo.com
Location:
Aiken SC USA
Date:
Saturday March 10, 2007 04:58:31 GMT
Comments:
So glad to have found you. I look forward to attending a meeting. I want recovery.
Referred By:
oa.org
Name:
kasha taylor
Email:
kashshipp@yahoo.com
Location:
san francisco CA usa
Date:
Friday March 09, 2007 20:13:33 GMT
Comments:
I am so glad to see a support group like this for overeaters like myself. I am a emotional eater too. I love me but at time I can over due everything. I have a very addictive personality....l
Referred By:
bayview newspaper article
Name:
Janelle
Email:
joxi@aol.com
Location:
Cleveland OH USA
Date:
Friday March 09, 2007 01:37:39 GMT
Comments:
Hi everyone I am new to OA. I have been to 3 meetings. Finally found one I like. I am one of the few people of color at this meeting. I asked another woman of color to sponsor me on Sunday, but so far she has not been very supportive this week. I only talked to her once this week. She never called me back. I don't feel connected to anyone else. I am glad to find this group. At least I don't feel alone.
Referred By:
oa website
Name:
Isabella
Email:
isabellavoce@yahoo.com
Location:
Tallahassee FL USA
Date:
Wednesday March 07, 2007 02:23:34 GMT
Comments:
I have fully admitted that I'm powerless over food and that my life has become unmanageable. So now it's time to manage what I could never do on my own. I'm so grateful today for a God who loves me and a Master Plan & Purpose for my life. Thank you OA for these boards and for meetings and for today, I'm especially grateful to the "Plan of Eating" tool. I have been abstinent today! And I celebrate today! My eating in the past has brought such shame to God but today, He's proud of his little girl because I has eaten in a way today that didn't include overeating and that brings Glory to him. I'm thankful for my tool of planning today and for writing. Thank you for letting me share.
Name:
Isabella
Email:
isabellavoce@yahoo.com
Location:
Tallahassee FL USA
Date:
Wednesday March 07, 2007 02:22:47 GMT
Comments:
I have fully admitted that I'm powerless over food and that my life has become unmanageable. So now it's time to manage what I could never do on my own. I'm so grateful today for a God who loves me and a Master Plan & Purpose for my life. Thank you OA for these boards and for meetings and for today, I'm especially grateful to the "Plan of Eating" tool. I have been abstinent today! And I celebrate today! My eating in the past has brought such shame to God but today, He's proud of his little girl because I has eaten in a way today that didn't include overeating and that brings Glory to him. I'm thankful for my tool of planning today and for writing. Thank you for letting me share.
Name:
Mickey
Email:
curlysister2003@yahoo.com
Location:
hendersonville NC USA
Date:
Thursday March 01, 2007 13:51:37 GMT
Comments:
Today is the beginning of my 7th day of abstaining from one of my trigger foods. Thank you everyone for the encouraging posts. It helps to know that I am not the only African American with this disease. When I attend meetings in my area, I feel totally alone, because I am the only person with brown skin in the room, and sometimes, I just get too depressed, and stop attending the meetings; then, I come here to Ebony OA, and my spirit gets lifted again.
Referred By:
self
Name:
Nia
Email:
nia@gomu.com
Location:
NE USA
Date:
Saturday February 24, 2007 20:23:36 GMT
Comments:
I am so grateful for this virtual community! I have always longed to connect with other black folk in program, and now, I can with this space, this Ebony OA Community space! Thanks everybody.

Nia
Referred By:
Ebony OA Members
Name:
Regina
Email:
bellandclave@yahoo.com
Location:
San Francisco CA USA
Date:
Saturday February 24, 2007 17:44:58 GMT
Comments:
Hi, I'm Regina a COE. This is my first post. I am grateful for another day in recovery. Meditation is working for me. I'm 48 years old and throughout my life folks have suggested meditation to me. Because of this program I now have enough clarity to receive from my higher power in this way. I celebrated 2years in program the end of January. Keep coming back...
Name:
Isabella
Email:
isabellavoce@yahoo.com
Location:
Tallahassee FL USA
Date:
Thursday February 22, 2007 00:54:45 GMT
Comments:
I wish I could get my act together. I know in my mind that this is a daily process but as of late, I've lost my focus and I'm considering taking appetite suppressants. I don't know what void is being filled by food but my appetitie is like an empty abyss that is never satisfied when I try to stick to plan. I don't know, I'm just so frustrated with myself. UGH! I can do this...I will do this...
Name:
Mickey
Email:
curlysister2003@yahoo.com
Location:
Hendersonville NC USA
Date:
Monday February 19, 2007 13:54:11 GMT
Comments:
I am so happy to come to this board, and see new posts. It gives me hope on those days when I feel hopeless about working this program. thank you everyone, who comes to this board and posts.
Referred By:
self
Name:
Atiya
Email:
myserenitymypeace@hotmail.com
Location:
Raleigh NC USA
Date:
Sunday February 18, 2007 15:58:51 GMT
Comments:
I am in an excellent space this morning. I started off with prayer, I was able to participate in a telephone meeting, I've written in my journal and later I am going to support a program friend who has been very supportive to me. On top of that, God has blessed me with another abstinent day! I pray that all of you are experiencing the promises this day!
Referred By:
self
Name:
Denise B
Email:
deniseb999999@sbcglobal.net
Location:
Beverly Hills CA United States
Date:
Wednesday February 14, 2007 19:26:12 GMT
Comments:
I was in program for 8 years lost 120 pounds, went out for 5 years gained back 60 pounds, am back in for 5 years now and am back to a normal weight. Maintaining that 120 pound weight loss and much sanity and serenity, thanks to this program. There are not a lot of black folks at the meetings I attend. That is not a problem but when I see a new sister across the room I always make sure to reach out to her and make her feel welcome. The same was done for me when I first arrived. I sponsor all races of women, my sponsor of 5 years is not black and that is OK. I love her dearly. Sometimes there are just certain issues that only another Black OA can understand, with out a whole lot of explaination. So I said all of this to say, I'm really happy to learn of this site and I will try to remember to log on on Monday.
Referred By:
shirley v.
Name:
Jackie
Email:
brownangel90806@yahoo.com
Location:
lakewood CA usa
Date:
Wednesday February 14, 2007 00:14:02 GMT
Comments:
Working the program via the internet. Stay at home mom, need to stay connected. Hoping to attend my first online meeting this coming Saturday. Interested in talking with more moms in my shows. Recently delivered my third child. Eager to share.
Name:
Carpooling to Convention
Email:
guest@anywho.com
Location:
AL
Date:
Tuesday February 13, 2007 21:04:37 GMT
Comments:
Ooops!

A message was removed by mistake! It requested carpooling to Convention. Please post again, because it was removed by mistake.
Referred By:
please post again
Name:
Umoja
Email:
umoja@stillontheroad.com
Location:
happydestiny CO USA
Date:
Sunday February 11, 2007 19:50:59 GMT
Comments:
Love the recent comments! Glad to see the connections people are making through our space.
Name:
Isabella
Email:
isabellavoce@yahoo.com
Location:
Tallahassee FL USA
Date:
Sunday February 11, 2007 03:25:44 GMT
Comments:
Just had my first phone meeting. What a blessing this program is to me. I wish I was available to go to the retreat this year. I'll be thinking of you all.
Name:
vondalyn
Email:
centserpuppies@yahoo.com
Location:
moore SC usa
Date:
Friday February 09, 2007 17:04:55 GMT
Comments:
Just feeling sorry for myself thank god for this website, still cannot get to a meeting. just rerading the community board seniorpaa@ aol.com hang in there you are worth it pray for me love von
Referred By:
self
Name:
Atiya
Email:
myserenitymypeace@hotmail.com
Location:
Raleigh NC USA
Date:
Tuesday February 06, 2007 00:54:15 GMT
Comments:
I thank God that He led me to OA to find healing from my lifelong battle. I have been abstinent (3-0-1) 60 days, which is a blessing. Now begins the hard part, as I work through feelings using prayer and the tools. I thank God for all of you who participate in the meetings (in person and telephone) because that is where I gain ESH and come to believe that I can also heal. For those who are concerned about weight loss, I have lost over 20 lbs in my first two months. The bigger miracle is that for 60 days, I have not binged! I am a walking miracle! Keep coming back so that the miracle happens for you, too!
Name:
ccrider1962
Email:
seniorpaa@aol.com
Location:
Jamaica NY usa
Date:
Sunday December 31, 2006 14:14:29 GMT
Comments:
I attended my first oa meeting on Sat, 12/30/06. Please pray for me as I am a coe. It is alot to grasp and I pray that I do well. Keep me in your prayers...You can e-mail me. I welcome all encouragement..Have a happy, safe and blessed New Year!!!
Referred By:
ebony oa community board
Name:
ccrider1962
Email:
seniorpaa@aol.com
Location:
Jamaica NY usa
Date:
Sunday December 31, 2006 14:12:49 GMT
Comments:
I attended my first oa meeting on Sat, 12/30/06. Please pray for me as I am a coe. It is alot to grasp and I pray that I do well. Keep me in your prayers...You can e-mail me. I welcome all encouragement...
Referred By:
ebony oa community board
Name:
lotusflower
Email:
year1151@msn.com
Location:
merced CA
Date:
Sunday December 31, 2006 01:01:32 GMT
Comments:
HAPPY NEW YEAR! YEAR OF ADVANCEMENT AND VICTORY! HAVE A SAFE AND HEALTHY NEW YEAR
Name:
felician
Email:
feliciann@gawab.com
Location:
New York USA
Date:
Monday December 25, 2006 15:31:05 GMT
Comments:
Hi people!
Christmas Day falls on December 25. It is preceded by Christmas Eve on December 24, and in some countries is followed by Boxing Day on December 26. Some Eastern Orthodox Churches celebrate Christmas on January 7, which corresponds to December 25 on the Julian calendar. December 25 as a birthdate for Jesus is merely traditional, and is not thought to be his actual date of birth.Good luck!
Email:
lotusflower_51@yahoo.com
Location:
merced CA
Date:
Sunday December 24, 2006 18:16:08 GMT
Comments:
THIS PRAYER IS FOR ALL GOD GRANT ME THE SERENITY TO ACCEPT THE THINGS I CANNOT CHANGE,CHANGE THE THINGS I CAN AND THE WISDOM TO KNOW THE DIFFERENCE. HAVE A SAFE HOLIDAY
Email:
lotusflower_51@yahoo.com
Date:
Thursday December 21, 2006 22:31:39 GMT
Comments:
HAPPY HOLIDAYS TO ALL
Email:
recoveringfa@yahoo.com
Date:
Sunday December 17, 2006 02:41:54 GMT
Comments:
Hello Everyone,

I am grateful to have a place to share any and all concerns around my disease of compulsive overeating with others from my cultural group. It offers me a sense of safety, comfort, and bolsters my spirit. I crave community, and this is an excellent outlet for me to have community and support around this insidious disease. I am complete in my spiritual journey, I am grateful for the spiritual component of this program, but it is not the place where I fulfill my spiritual self, but Ebony OA definitely gives me a place to gain support from my community as I move through recovery from my chosen addiction.

A Grateful Member,
KSuzanne
Name:
unity does not mean uniformity!
Email:
anon@selfdefine.net
Date:
Saturday December 16, 2006 11:23:40 GMT
Comments:
Happy Holidays to Everybody!

This board is great!

I love connecting with other people of color in program. "Unity does not mean conformity" is a quote from the OA 12/12, Tradition 1. Unity is practiced introspectively, we never impose our will on another person. We are changing only us. So for a person of color to be told that it's not unifying to have a black focus group, conveys a message of we want power over you! Unity is born out of a spirit of mutual trust.
Name:
maria
Email:
musicamaria@yahoo.com
Location:
san francisco CA united states
Date:
Saturday December 16, 2006 07:59:21 GMT
Comments:
I want to wish everyone a merry christmas and happy kwanzaa to all of us and to all an abstinent one.
Email:
lotusflower_51@yahoo.com
Location:
merced CA
Date:
Saturday December 16, 2006 01:48:23 GMT
Comments:
.my family is having a birthday party tonight. pigs feet, potatoe salad, pok ribs, with cake and ice cream. i dont eat that food any more. im not going to party because im a coe,and i have only 5 months in program, loss 30pds. i dont want to regain weight or get sick, my stomach will hurt.first time posting on board, will visit again
Name:
Love this Space!
Email:
friend@aol.net
Date:
Thursday December 14, 2006 18:01:00 GMT
Comments:
Love the positive messages. It's working well!
Name:
friend
Email:
friend@aol.com
Date:
Sunday December 10, 2006 02:17:09 GMT
Comments:
Thanks for providing this space!
Name:
Susan_EPA
Email:
eastpark18313@yahoo.com
Location:
East Palo Alto CA
Date:
Monday November 20, 2006 07:06:30 GMT
Comments:
Hi Everyone. My name is Susan & I'm a compulsive overeater.

I'm one of the the speaker-getters for the Sat 10 AM OA HOW meeting in San Mateo, CA. Is anyone interested in doing service by speaking either Sat Dec 23rd or Sat Dec 30th?

Abstinence Requirements:
30 days minimum abstinence
No flour, no sugar
Weighed and measured meals

If you have the abstinence requirements and you would like to do service as a speaker please email me at eastpark18313@yahoo.com.

I contacted someone on the Diversity Committee of OA in SF because I thought hey, if they have a speaker list then not only might I find a speaker we could could increase the diversity of the speakers that share at our meeting. That person suggested I post this request here.

Thanks
-Susan
Name:
vondalyn
Email:
VON@YAHOO.COM
Location:
MOORE SC USA
Date:
Thursday November 16, 2006 19:17:20 GMT
Comments:
TODAY WAS NOT A GOOD DAY BUT KNOWING THAT YOU ALL ARE OUT THERE IS A BIG HELP
Referred By:
self
Name:
val
Email:
OA730@AOL.COM
Location:
PA
Date:
Friday October 13, 2006 03:46:07 GMT
Comments:
I have been working the OA program since December of 2006, and subsequently have lost over 70+pounds. The problem is I am having a difficult time with compliments. I wish people would not notice. Can anyone relate? If so, how did you use the 12 steps to help you deal with the uncomfortable feelings?
Referred By:
SELF
Name:
mickey
Email:
mickey@yahoo.com
Location:
hendersonville NC usa
Date:
Tuesday October 10, 2006 22:31:21 GMT
Comments:
Just checking in - I am struggling somewhat with working the program, but ESH is keeping me going, and I see area that need change - making the changes is the struggle.
Referred By:
self
Name:
jerome c
Email:
miamivice19852003@yahoo.com
Location:
greensboro, nc NC
Date:
Sunday October 01, 2006 17:41:18 GMT
Comments:
hello everyone, coe here, well i'm coming terms with my meals now, they are smaller n i just have to change my desires smaller too. well slowly but surely i'm accepting that. there is now way around it. HOW, honest ,openmindedness n willingness. don't overeat no matter what. the dog died nothing
Referred By:
self
Name:
jerome
Email:
miamivice19852003@yahoo.com
Location:
greensboro NC
Date:
Saturday September 30, 2006 17:13:23 GMT
Comments:
hello everyone, i hope everyone is having an abstinent day. as 4 me i had more sanity today n yesterday too. i've heard said that it's better to be the sanest person in OA than to be the thinnest. so that's what i'm shooting 4. no stinking thinking. it's better if think n write positve. don't overeat no matter what!!
Referred By:
self
Name:
jerome caldwell
Email:
miamivice19852003@yahoo.com
Location:
greensboro NC
Date:
Tuesday September 26, 2006 19:21:23 GMT
Comments:
hello family, COE here named jerome u know when i want something to eat i know should'nt have or a second serving my honest n willingness is being challenged. it's honestly bad 4 me to do that. especially when i am in my mother in laws house. insecurities just overwhelms me. it looks like everyone is having a good time eating . but if i look closely before dinner they r taking 10 different medications , how much fun can that be? taking medicine 4 diabetes n high blood pressure or back pain. "do u want this to eat or that? why not ? what's wrong with u?" honesty n willingness must come in to play. n just say i don't want any. every one n that house is obese is there anybody who is willing to phone sponser me so i won't relapse? please let me know for fellowship sakes. i wish everyone an abstinent day
Referred By:
self
Name:
bentley
Email:
maimivice20032003@yahoo.com
Location:
greensboro NC
Date:
Monday September 25, 2006 23:16:00 GMT
Comments:
hello my name is bentley a COE and i am so glad to have vistied this site again. it has been a coupla years. and i'm glad to see the site has moved forward!! i myself am going to another 12 step meeting as there are no OA meetings here. nevertheless i intend to get a OA 12 n 12 book. my biggest problem is insecurties and dealing with them. i obviously need more HOW, honesty, openmindidness n willingness. ODAT one day at a time, this is a program of progress n not perfection right? so that's where i'm at. i've been to meetings all weekend and i will attend another tomorrow. i've been working the program some and that's better than what i was doing. so this program works because there r a lot of people who love in this program and that what keeps me coming back . love in fellowship bentley
Referred By:
self
Name:
Pat
Email:
jacksonpatricia@yahoo.com
Location:
Newark NJ
Date:
Saturday September 16, 2006 20:44:41 GMT
Comments:
Hi, everyone! I'm on Day 19. Today, I'm struggling. I ate a food that should be, apparently, on my 'questionable' list. I feel weak and shaky and want to eat something that will take the feelings away. Thank God, I know that Just For Today, there is no food that will erase those feelings. The best thing to me is that I have come to believe that God can and will help me with every problem I have. Even/especially my lifelong illness of compulsive overeating. I am sooo grateful that we are all in this together!!
Love, Pat
Referred By:
internet
Name:
von
Email:
vondalyn@yahhoo.com
Location:
moore SC usa
Date:
Thursday September 14, 2006 15:26:38 GMT
Comments:
Just checking in this was a good week food wise I have to remember I can do something for one day that I cannot do for a lifetime..
Referred By:
self
Name:
Judy
Email:
Basfulbbw1@aol.com
Location:
Louisville KY USA
Date:
Tuesday September 12, 2006 01:00:53 GMT
Comments:
I have been a member of OA since 1976. I met one of my closes friends at the OA World Service Convention in 1980 in Miami/ I have worked the H.O.W program , accorn, OA plus, and many others.This is a life long process. I had a gastric by pass in 1999 and lost 200 lbs, I have since regained 40 lbs. I know that it will always be a one day at a time thing. God Bless us all. One of the few Blacks in OA in KY
Referred By:
No one
Name:
von
Email:
vondalyn@yahoo.com
Location:
moore SC usa
Date:
Thursday August 17, 2006 21:14:46 GMT
Comments:
this has been one crarzy insane week I am glad this
site is here it keeps me sane
I can do something one day at a time.
I can abstain just for today,
love to all of you von.
Referred By:
self
Name:
Nyema
Email:
nrpinkney@Yahoo.com
Location:
Hartford Area CT USA
Date:
Monday August 14, 2006 01:39:42 GMT
Comments:
I am new to the area in CT and new to OA. I am glad there is a place where like spirits culturally connected can support, share and help each other. Please keep us all in your prayers as this journey is made one day at a time. For me, this is day one abstinent. GOD is shaping, making and delivering me in preparation for day two as I write. THANK YOU! Best and better than that, - Ny
Referred By:
My Aunt Tala
Name:
Mickey
Email:
mickey@yahoo.com
Location:
hendersonville NC usa
Date:
Thursday August 03, 2006 00:07:13 GMT
Comments:
I am glad to see this board active again. Thanks to everyone that has posted recently. For far too long, we have allowed this board to be vacant. Let's all make an effort to post here, so we can stay connected.
Referred By:
self
Name:
von
Email:
vondalyn@yahoo.com
Location:
moore SC usa
Date:
Tuesday July 25, 2006 15:25:06 GMT
Comments:
I have been feeliing isolated so I decide to use this website and use the tool of writing. I have been worrying about things I cannot control I decided to give fit to my higher power and let it go
Referred By:
self
Name:
Jamila
Email:
halora76@yahoo.com
Location:
Seattle WA
Date:
Monday July 24, 2006 16:39:06 GMT
Comments:
I am so grateful to this program for giving me my life back. I came in at 300 lbs. 2 years ago and now am 10 lbs from the weight my doctor thinks is appropriate. I have healthier, happier relationships with family and friends and I am back in school finishing my masters. As one of the only people of color in the rooms in Seattle, I have to admit it was hard to relate to other people's stories because they were different from mine. I keep hoping that my story will bring more people of color into the room and it has. Tonight my sisters are planning to come to a meeting with me. I pray they find what I have in OA, a place to learn how to deal with life one day at a time without bingeing, restricting or obsessive thinking.
Referred By:
Web Search
Name:
Kimberly
Email:
drkswilliams@yahoo.com
Location:
Outerbanks NC USA
Date:
Saturday July 22, 2006 10:54:39 GMT
Comments:
I'm so grateful for this community board and sorry it took me this long to find it. Feeling very uncomfortable these days with my weight loss and my new part-time business (Catering) and the advertising and PR work. I know it's true that with any new business, whether you're selling a product or service, the bottom line is that you're selling yourself. I'm uncomfortable with being in the spotlight and the new attention. I'm uncomfortable when people find out what I do full-time (research scientist) and want to know all about that job instead of the catering! The obsession to restrict and overeat is strong on a daily basis. On Monday I will begin re-working the steps with a step study group for added support and working to improve my relationship with HP. I will be in San Fran and Napa Valley in Dec. so I hope I get to meet some of you.
Name:
josylin
Email:
man_pass_man_on@yahoo.com
Location:
little rock AR rock
Date:
Thursday July 20, 2006 09:12:21 GMT
Comments:
like to know all the conversation and discussion moving around ebany community.
thanks.
Name:
vondalyn
Email:
vondalyn@yahoo.com
Location:
mooree SC usa
Date:
Monday July 17, 2006 14:42:21 GMT
Comments:
The twelve steps were a life saver this weekend. I had the house to myself and the food was calling me stinking thinking set in. I live in an atmosphere that is sometimes not comforting, but knowing that the program is there keeps me on track. I will be facing some difficult money problems, but food is not the answer
Referred By:
self
Name:
von r
Email:
vondalyn@yahoo.com
Location:
moore SC usa
Date:
Tuesday July 11, 2006 18:32:17 GMT
Comments:
this site saves me from sstinking thinking thanks so much for being there
Referred By:
self
Name:
Laureen
Email:
abc@123.com
Date:
Friday July 07, 2006 00:59:26 GMT
Comments:
I keep missing the retreat planning committee! I get busy and forget. I hope things are working out. It would be exciting to go to a retreat and see people like me.
Name:
vondalyn
Email:
have none@none.org
Location:
moore SC usa`
Date:
Thursday July 06, 2006 15:20:38 GMT
Comments:
I am so glad you all are out there and I am not alone
see you all in Philly
love von
Referred By:
self
Name:
Harold
Email:
harold@yahoo.com
Location:
NYC SC USA
Date:
Thursday July 06, 2006 07:01:00 GMT
Comments:
Very nice site!
Name:
Douglas
Email:
douglas@yahoo.com
Location:
NYC MI USA
Date:
Tuesday July 04, 2006 09:59:38 GMT
Comments:
Wonderful and informative web site.I used information from that site its great.
Name:
Diane
Email:
diane@yahoo.com
Location:
NYC NM USA
Date:
Sunday July 02, 2006 08:46:42 GMT
Comments:
I have been looking for sites like this for a long time. Thank you!
Name:
Brenda
Email:
brenda@yahoo.com
Location:
NYC WY USA
Date:
Friday June 30, 2006 03:42:18 GMT
Comments:
Excellent, love it!
Name:
Arthur
Email:
arthur@yahoo.com
Location:
NYC KS USA
Date:
Thursday June 29, 2006 12:57:22 GMT
Comments:
What a great site
Name:
BOAM
Email:
boam@boam.org
Date:
Tuesday June 27, 2006 01:48:03 GMT
Comments:
Love all the new comments at the website and OA will come of age some day so let's keep our numbers strong!
Name:
Ginea
Email:
Dancingirl3225@aol.com
Location:
Silver Spring MD USA
Date:
Tuesday June 27, 2006 00:26:14 GMT
Comments:
Greetings to everyone. I'm so glad this forum is here for us and that we are taking a pro-active approach to helping other African Americans recover from compulsive overeating. I want to encourage everyone who is out there struggling. This program works! To Lynda, I second Von R. when I say that I have had the same experiences as you. Keep searching for what works for you. If you go back to that meeting, I would even consider telling the group how you feel and how it is potentially a restriction on your recovery. Just keep coming back! Much love, Ginea.
Referred By:
Cheryl T.
Name:
guest
Email:
noneneeded@anyone.org
Location:
AL
Date:
Wednesday June 21, 2006 18:53:55 GMT
Comments:
I love reading the comments at the EOA Website and I sense most people find support from the Cyber community of EOA so let’s keep the candid, positive upbeat comments coming! If you know of a quote from 12 Step Literature than speak of outreach to People of Color, let’s hear that too!

I found this passage inspiring in AA approved Literature Dr. Bob and the Good Oldtimers (thus OA approved literature) page 248 "Minorities within AA gain acceptance"

Noting that "we were biased then," Oscar recalled the April 1945 Cleveland Bulletin (an A.A. newsletter), which said, "We whites, if we preach brotherly love, must practice it. And should a Negro appeal to us for help and guidance, it is our Christian duty to give the best that is in us, recognizing that a human soul is given into our hands to help or destroy."
Name:
von r
Email:
vreddick1016@charter.net
Location:
Moore SC usa
Date:
Tuesday June 13, 2006 14:52:08 GMT
Comments:
Dear Lynda I just finished reading your entry
been there done that. Just donot stop.
keep going until you find what works for you.
Referred By:
self`
Name:
Lynda
Email:
lynda@recovery.com
Location:
Los Angeles CA USA
Date:
Tuesday June 13, 2006 07:19:29 GMT
Comments:
Hello everyone:

Tonite I went to an OA meeting--one I usually go to--and I felt thouroughly disgusted aftewards. It's a women's stag meetying dealing with sexuality and relationships--mostly white women at the meeting and as usual I'm the only black. I think I will stop going to that meeting as I feel very isolated and go to another meeting where there's a lot more diversity. I know our common welfare should come first--still white women will never know what it's like to be the only black at an OA meeting. I think about starting an OA meeting with a diversity focus---I'm still on the fence about that one.

Sorry if I sound so negative--just need to vent that's all.

Keep coming back everyone!!!!
Referred By:
self
Name:
von r
Email:
vreddick!016@charter.net
Location:
moore SC usa
Date:
Sunday June 11, 2006 21:53:43 GMT
Comments:
I llive in a semirural isolated area and this website helps
Referred By:
self
Name:
von r
Email:
vreddick!016@charter.net
Location:
moore SC usa
Date:
Sunday June 11, 2006 21:53:40 GMT
Comments:
I llive in a semirural isolated area and this website helps
Referred By:
self
Name:
vonr
Email:
vreddick@charter.net
Location:
moore SC usa
Date:
Saturday June 10, 2006 18:49:41 GMT
Comments:
I have read some of the stories and they
are my story. we have to help
each other.
Referred By:
self
Name:
Anonymous
Email:
stillininfancy@att.net
Date:
Thursday June 08, 2006 05:51:22 GMT
Comments:
Comments from an EOA Supporter

I was recently involved is a Leadership Group in my township, that was comprised of a dynamic balance of black, white, and other ethnic people. The focus of our group was to understand how an imbalance of power still exists in every segment of out society. It also served to show that those in power do not seek to give up that power, and one of the ways to hold on to power is to ignore the fact that the imbalance of power exists, or ignore the people who are not in power. The burden of holding on to power, is knowing that it will eventually be taken away, leaving one at the mercy of the people that have been suppressed. The problem is there is never a situation when things are equal.

(see more below)
Name:
Anonymous
Email:
beyondinfancy@att.net
Date:
Thursday June 08, 2006 05:34:28 GMT
Comments:
(power inbalance continued)

OA is a group like every other group. Women have been in power, and the women in power have been white. Many are now afraid that they will have to look at the faces of many who they have tried to ignore, and listen to the voices of the many people they have ignored. The time will come when OA will change. OA will become a more dynamic support group when it becomes multicultural, because it will speak the truth of the society we now live in. Truth is what sets us free.

Anonymous
Name:
vondalyn reddick
Email:
vreddick @yahoo.com
Location:
moore SC usa
Date:
Monday June 05, 2006 15:40:29 GMT
Comments:
hi i am learning how to use a computer yea me
Referred By:
self
Name:
Cathy
Email:
cbroadus1234@mindspring.com
Location:
Tallahassee FL USA
Date:
Sunday April 23, 2006 23:51:07 GMT
Comments:
I am too lazy to make outreach calls, so I will make a outreach eamil. I have recently moved to Florida from Seattle. My sponsor so lovingly reminded me that "different city, same addict". I left the loving comfort of my very tight intact recovery community. I am looking for other compulsive eaters that want what I have found. Now let me tell you how I found what I found. I eschew ALL sugra, refined carbs, artificial sweetners, and
alas, caffeine. God has relieved me of 190 pounds and I am struggling mightily with the maintence part. We add food, we take away food. I am looking for low bottom food addicts who want the sweet peace they have known in the past from giving up all addictive substances. Please reach out to me. Mad props to "THE GODDESS" Angela J. My real email is without the numbers.
Referred By:
Angela J.(the goddess)
Name:
dee
Email:
dwhunt9421@yahoo.com
Location:
elk grove CA usa
Date:
Tuesday April 11, 2006 08:15:01 GMT
Comments:
I came across this site online and it is a much needed group. I attended about 3 or 4 OA groups and I just couldn't connect. The groups are predominately white and I can understand why because we as black people don't tend to view food as an addiction. I'm the first to admit that i have an issue with food. some people smoke cigarettes,or dope and I will eat. I'm really out of control right now. I'm gaining weight. I'm already over 300lbs. This has got to stop. I know what to do but I lack the will power to do it. It's a sick and crazy cycle. I looked at the newsletter but it only showed one for 2005. I hope this site is still active. Please feel free to email me.
Referred By:
yahoo
Name:
Sandy Wickware
Email:
wickware197@msn.com
Location:
Brazil IN USA
Date:
Monday March 06, 2006 16:46:37 GMT
Comments:
i AM NEW HAVEN'T BEEN TO A MEETING YET. iF ANYONE LIKE TO EMAIL PLEASE DO. Thank You
Name:
Lynda
Email:
lynda@recovery.com
Location:
Los Angeles CA USA
Date:
Wednesday February 15, 2006 08:20:45 GMT
Comments:
Hi everyone:

It's been awhile since I've posted anything on this website--it's high time for me to post. I'm stuggling with the sugar (yet again)....just would like to hear everyone's experience strength and hope on the subject. I've done the "no refined sugar" thing--hasn't worked....the "no sugar for today" thing---still hasn't worked. Thanks to this program I've given up a lot of foods---sugar is the last one I'm afraid to let go of. Help!!!!!

I'm so glad this website is here....being the "lone sista" sometimes at meetings is tough...I tell myself that recovery is recovery--still I'd like to see more people of color at meetings.

Thank goodness for the 12 steps!!!!
Name:
Tony
Email:
vasques1972@yahoo.com
Location:
Capitol Heights MD USA
Date:
Sunday February 12, 2006 14:40:38 GMT
Comments:
This site is wonderful! I was wondering if anybody knows of any Ebony OA meeting around the DC/VA/MD areas? If so, please contact me via e-mail ASAP! I'm not a stranger to OA. My area consistis of predominately white members. No offense and I'm not racial at all; however, I would feel comfortable if there were more blacks in those meetings. I honestly have challenges with that issue.

Thanks.

Tony
Name:
coy
Email:
cmgarrett02@yahoo.com
Location:
CA
Date:
Monday January 23, 2006 08:11:55 GMT
Comments:
Hello everyone. I reviewed the OA website almost 1 year ago. After finishing off 2 quarts of ice cream, I decided I better do more than review the website. I'll attend my firt meeting on TUESDAY!! I'm excited and hopeful as I have friends who have attended and benefited from the meetings. I'll post again and let yall know!!!
Name:
Kimberly W.
Email:
drkswilliams@yahoo.com
Location:
Outerbanks NC USA
Date:
Friday January 20, 2006 14:10:10 GMT
Comments:
I am new to the site although not new to OA. In about 6 months I will be relocating to the Durham, NC area and just wondering if there were an active Ebony OA members in or around that area who would be willing to share more about OA in their area. You may email me directly if you'd like with 'Ebony OA' in the subject line. Thank you.
Referred By:
OA
Name:
Terryn
Email:
terryn.nelson@na.amedd.army.mil
Location:
Cheverly MD
Date:
Thursday January 19, 2006 16:27:39 GMT
Comments:
Thank God for all of you. I have been in OA since 1993. It has truly saved my life. Thank you for this website and I look forward to chatting w/ some of you and joining the online meeting! Have a great day!
Referred By:
Laureen
Name:
Terryn
Email:
terryn.nelson@na.amedd.army.mil
Location:
Cheverly MD
Date:
Thursday January 19, 2006 16:19:54 GMT
Comments:
Thank God for all of you. I have been in OA since 1993. It has truly saved my life. Thank you for this website and I look forward to chatting w/ some of you and joining the online meeting! Have a great day!
Referred By:
Laureen
Name:
Lorraine
Email:
bigfinewoman2000@yahoo.com
Location:
Metro Pittsburgh PA USA
Date:
Saturday January 07, 2006 23:14:31 GMT
Comments:
It works if you work it. I am now 16 days abstinent...refraining from compulsive overeating. I will weigh myself again next month. I am very excited about whta God is doing for me.
Name:
Simona
Email:
pearliemprice@yahoo.com
Location:
Springfield IL USA
Date:
Monday January 02, 2006 15:11:50 GMT
Comments:
I am 16 yrs into this OA Program. I am comeing out of a horrible relapse. I know that members sometimes don't want newcomers to hear us speak of relapse. I speak of relapse b/c that is part of my recovery. The BB talks about how God does not make to hard terms to those who seek.
I have started the Steps, AGAIN. I hope that I can get to know my Ebony OA Brothers and Sisters.
We do together what we can not do alone.
ODAT
Referred By:
OA
Name:
webmaster
Email:
antispam@google.com
Date:
Tuesday December 27, 2005 00:42:45 GMT
Comments:
Maria, Helen and thank you for your positive messages and Althea thanks for your sound IT tech advise.

This is our site and let's keep posting positive messages of hope!
Name:
althea
Email:
amc@a.com
Location:
CA
Date:
Monday December 26, 2005 18:36:12 GMT
Comments:
test
Name:
Helen
Email:
none@.com
Date:
Monday December 26, 2005 17:24:33 GMT
Comments:
Hello,This is a very serious site for those who would like to recover from coe. Today is the first day of the rest of my life. Keep this site serious for person who wants recovery.
Helen
Referred By:
self
Name:
magdalena soul
Email:
musicamaria@yahoo.com
Location:
san francisco united states
Date:
Tuesday December 20, 2005 01:51:18 GMT
Comments:
i am a non african american supporter of the website. my partner is an african american male and my favorite music is the late great luther vandross. i hope everyone has a happy holiday take care and may god bless your abstinence and mine. feel free to contact me and hope to see you all at region 2 in oakland, california june 30-july2, 2006
Referred By:
angela
Name:
webmaster
Email:
ebonyoa@simplelsits.com
Date:
Sunday December 04, 2005 19:52:32 GMT
Comments:
We warmly welcome all visitors and good news to all who have supported the Ebony OA Website in that we are featured in a new publication “Hungry for More: A Keeping-It-Real Guide for Black Women on Weight and Body Image” by Robyn Mc Gee here’s an excerpt:

“Ebony OA has both online and in-person meetings, a newsletters and annual retreat. Though OA has made great strides in reaching blacks and Latinos, progress is slow…However, because of the health concerns of minorities, groups like Ebony OA and various Spanish-speaking meetings are on the rise and still manage to stay within the broader traditions of the central groups.”
Referred By:
Members of Ebony OA
Name:
OA Member
Email:
ebonyoa@ebonyoa.org
Date:
Tuesday November 22, 2005 22:41:49 GMT
Comments:
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