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‘Twas the Hour Before Dinner

January 8, 2021/in Newsletter/by OA HMI

‘Twas the hour before dinner, when all through the house The smells and aromas were kicking my arse; The napkins were folded on the table with care, In hopes that […]

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Tools of Recovery

January 8, 2021/in Newsletter/by OA HMI

During my first couple of years in program, I was only willing to use a few of the tools, so naturally my recovery was quite limited. I attended meetings and […]

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‘Twas the Hour Before Dinner

January 8, 2021/in Newsletter/by OA HMI

‘Twas the hour before dinner, when all through the house The smells and aromas were kicking my arse; The napkins were folded on the table with care, In hopes that […]

Tools of Recovery

January 8, 2021/in Newsletter/by OA HMI

During my first couple of years in program, I was only willing to use a few of the tools, so naturally my recovery was quite limited. I attended meetings and […]

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‘Twas the Hour Before Dinner

January 8, 2021/in Newsletter/by OA HMI

‘Twas the hour before dinner, when all through the house

The smells and aromas were kicking my arse;

The napkins were folded on the table with care,

In hopes that the plates soon would be there;

It started this morning, when I rose out of bed,

And the visions of food danced through my head

I awoke from a haze, to a light shoulder tap,

And I thought to stay abstinent today, I’ll for sure need a nap,

When out in the kitchen there arose such a clatter,

I sprang from the couch to see what was the matter.

Away to the stove, I flew like a flash,

And saw my whole family just “adding a dash”.

Of whatever they could find to the dishes below,

As I felt that a craving might have started to grow,

When what to my wondering ears did I hear,

But a sound that instantly gave me some cheer,

With a spirit so gleeful, I recognized it so quick,

It was none other than my OA fellow named Rick.

More rapid than ever, my sanity came,

And we talked of the steps, each one by their name:

“Now, Step 1! now, Step 2! now Steps 3 and 4!

On, 5 on, 6 on, 7 and more!

To the bottom of my heart, I needed that call!

I remember I can’t, but HP can do it all!”

Then dinner just seemed to go by in a wink

And before I knew it, the plates were all in the sink

But I smiled at the best part, as I turned out the light—

It was an abstinent day and now comes a good night!”

Adapted by Victoria W.

During my first couple of years in program, I was only willing to use a few of the tools, so naturally my recovery was quite limited. I attended meetings and wrote on a regular basis, and I also read some literature. I tried to adhere to a reasonable food plan, but still binged in between “bouts” of abstinence. My work with a sponsor was inconsistent and I could count the number of phone calls I made to other program members on one hand. I shied away from tools that involved potentially “bothering” others.

Over time, HP made me willing to start using more of the tools. One that made a huge difference was the telephone. The calls allowed me to get more support for challenges that led me to the food, develop relationships with program members, and keep program more visible in my life. What a gift!

How I wish I had started making calls sooner! I stand exactly zero chance of managing my disease on my own. The “we” aspect of this program works miracles for me. I consider the OA fellowship a glistening silver lining of the dark cloud of our disease. OA has exposed me to people I never would have encountered without my addiction and it has led me to what I hope will be lifelong friends who share a special bond and intimacy that can’t occur with “Earth people.” Thanks to this program, I will never, ever have to face any of life’s challenges on my own again. How fabulous is that??!!

I will be forever grateful for my disease because it brought me to this beautiful fellowship. Sending love to you in recovery…

Annette S.

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