Greater Erie, PA Area Intergroup of Overeaters Anonymous

My name is Mia and I am a binge eater. I have 4 days as of today and today is going pretty shaky. My sponsor is on-line and I am looking for other abstinant e-pals and a chat place and/or on-line e-mail meeting. I got your website through a metacrawler search. This is the first one I found with a search of "oa". Anything you can give me would be appreciated. Blessings, Mia C, gozer@snet.net

The Web site is great! You did a wonderful job. Are you still maintaining it? I'm sure it takes time, but having the newsletter online is really neat. You can use my name as a contact. Had no idea we'd hear from people so far away! But then, why not? If there's any other way I can help, let me know. Lorraine H., lorman@ncinter.net

My name is Ron, and Im an alcoholic. :)So why am I writing to you about your organization OA?.....well I have a friend, who is anorexic....and I have found the disease and its symptoms are essentially the same as my disease, Alcoholism. Sure our weapons of choice differ, but ultimatly, the same feelings, thoughts, and processes occur. Anorexia, Alcoholism, Overeating, Drugs...etc...are merely the symptoms of our diesease...its the way we individually chose to destroy ourselves rather that face the monsters within us.... And until this morning, I had absolutely no idea that OA was an organization that was there to help the anorexic/bulimic..... My friend, for the first time in her life, is admitting to herself (and to me) that she has a problem....First Step....she is alone, frightened, depressed, .....and I know those feelings well. And if this morning, what has just happened, isnt the hand of a higher power....working....guiding....then I dont know what is. You see, I did a search on anorexia and it led me to a posting that someone wrote, saying that OA worked with anorexics.... so I did a search on OA.....The first listing in my search was for the OA International....so I scrolled down....the second listing was for OA of Erie, Pa.....I almost fell over....You see, my friend lives in Bradford, Pa........I live in southern Indiana... I dont know exactly what Im asking for....but maybe some help...some guidance...in helping her get help....I know how us recoveing drunks :) think...and i sense some real similarities....but....well, I'll let you take it from here....please write back with any advice, information, or offerings you may have. Thank you so much, Ron, rpuckett@seidata.com

I am looking for on-line support/information and or people in recovery who would like to chat or converse via e-mail, phone, or letters. mary bryant, sparkomb32@hotmail.com

I am searching for a 12 step recovery program dealing with anorexia, and or bolemia in the Bay Area of Northern California. Can you please provide me with any telephone numbers or directories that may exist here in the greater East Bay. Thank You, Rachel, veronicaoil@earthlink.net

Hi, Do you know the website for Region 6 (I think) for New York. Thanks, KrocOdiAl@aol.com

My doctor suggested that i attend meetings, and I have been avoiding it that was a year ago. I have a problem with the way in which I consume food. There is a history of obesity in my family, one of my relitives is over 700Lbs. So weight has become a large worry to me. I wanted to let you know the information on your site was helpful. I know I probally will not attend meetings but at least now I have some helpful information. Thank you. yours truly, Tamala Millar

Please notify us of any future meetings in the West Pennsylvania area. We live in Conneaut, OH Our e-mail address is tjedre@suite224.net, Thank You

Do you know of any OA message boards? If so, would you contact me at Tetris1633@aol.com, Shar F.

hi, i am a friend of an overeater and am very intrested in knowing anything i can learn in order to either help my relationship with him, pass on to him, or just anything i can use to keep myself sane. thank you, kathy v., krv17642@aol.com

I like the web site a lot, and I am really grateful it was there when I needed to find it. Just a suggestion or two, though. On my system, the background is too dark & busy for the text (or the text is too light for the background), and this made the site difficult to read. Could the consideration of adding a direct link to meeting dates/times be tossed around? I, feeling over anxious and desperate, found myself going through several pages before finding the meeting info. Anonymous

I am a compulsive overeater and am in relapse. We just started a new meeting and will be having our third meeting tonight. We had 6 at our first meeting and 8 last week so hope we continue to grow. We would love to be in touch with what is going on in the OA fellowship so if you could send ant infro. to me at my e-mail address we would all love it. We are a group in Hendersonville, NC. and most of the members or I should say all so far are members of other twelve step programs. What else is new right. Would love to hear from you. ODAT, Verna odat@brinet.com

I may be interested in attending a meeting to see what you are all about. KS

New Mexico headquarters of OA tells me there are on online OA meetings, that they are researching it. Yet my DIL says there are such meetings because she knew of several personally. Perhaps done by individual OA members. Do you know of such groups? Locally there are two tiny meetings that are at times when I have other commitments. I would love to know of any online groups. Please use this address, dicnjo@myhome.net   Thanks. Jo Powell in Centralia, WA. Easy does it.

I found you while doing an 'obesity' search and thought you might be able to help me out. If I have offended you in anyway please accept my apology, for I am just trying to help people who can relate to my situation. Thank you very much. Jim Poore 

I haven't visited any of the 12 Step sites. I have just recieved a message from a member of my home group. So I'm going to give it a try Thanks for your help. If there is anyone enquiring abqut O.A.A is it okay to pass on your e- mail address? Thank you, Poilin

This is such fun! Here I am in Sydney, Australia, but I began OA in Erie, Pa nine years ago!! I never would have been well enough to move 1/2 round the world (and no, it wasn't a geographical cure, I knew full well I was taking myself with me!) without oa. I'll be forever grateful to those who journeyed with me in my early recovery days. I've been in the land down under for 5 years now and OA is alive and well here. It's such a gift in my life - I'm definitely a different person since I became abstinent 7 1/2 years ago. Thanks for this page!

Just exploring a bit more of the Erie info - Debbie K will definitely remember me!! Please tell her hello!!!  thanks debi t

Hi. My name is Maria and I'm an occupational therapy student in the Philadelphia area. I have to do a resource file for one of my classes that include local and national organizations that have support groups for people with a mental illness and their families. I am also very interested in going to one of the meetings. If you can e-mail me some information about Overeaters Anonymous that would be great. Thank you very much and hope to hear from you soon. Maria

Hi! I just at last have gotten on the internet and imagine my delight when I searched "overeaters anonymouus" and found a listing for Erie,PA first of all! Nine years ago I went to my first OA meeting in Erie! It changed my life!!! and then 5 years ago I moved to Australia and of course have continued my recovery! I'm forever grateful to all those who supported me during those early years! If anyone there remembers me (the fact that I loved to Sydney is a good identifier!) please tell them hello!!! thanks deb

MY EATING DESORDER BECOME OUT OF CONTROL, I WOULD LIKE TO KNOW IF YOU HAVE THE E-MAIL ADDRESS OR WEBSIDE FOR THE ORGANIZATION IN MIAMI OR GIVE ME ANY INFORMATION THAT COULD HELP ME IN MY PROBLEM

Applause, Applause, Applause,,,and still more applause! What a gift to have this site to visit, and to know there are fellow OA'ers I'll have the opportunity to meet now....because of this super site! (Praise be...) Feel free to write me at: trunorth@gtenet I'd love to hear from you....ANY of you!

Hello fellow OA Members! I'm so excited to be visiting our local Website! God Bless you Vi and also to anyone else out there visiting this site. Dawn

Hello Vi! Great job settting up this Website...sorry it took me so long to visit it. Just got hooked up on e-mail myself and wanted to visit our OA spot first! Please send me info at: trunorth@gtenet  Thanks so much for all you've done for our erie area oa! God speed! Dawn

Hello there . Do you by any chance know of any on-line chat groups for oa? I have been asked to be a sponsor for a "net" friend and am having a heck of a time finding a site to support her efforts. If you know of something I would appreciate a return e-mail. thanks, Jeannie

Hi! I'm Jeanette F, and I grew up in Girard, PA and go home occasionally to visit. Could you send me a list of meetings in the Erie county area? I'm coming back to OA after a while out doing R&D. Life inside the OA household was definitely better. I just got done listening to a PBS show about addiction and it again reminded me that that is who I am, as much as I may dislike it and not know how to handle it. So, I find it incredibly amazing that when I searched Altavista for "overeaters anonymous" that the Erie, PA group was the first to come up...my home town (county?). Thanks!

Thanks for the email, cousin or not. And thanks for the outstanding OA service you and the Erie OAs are giving all of us!! Pam E.

Hi! I am sending you this note from Calgary Alberta Canada. I have been in OA since September 7 of 1996. I started at around 192 pounds and now weigh 138. I've had great physical recovery but keep breaking my abstinence. Lately I've had two sponsers from the 90 Day AWOL Program, a group we have been communicating with in the Boston Area. To date three of our group members have maintained abstinence, two just over a year and a third who now has several months of back to back abstinence. I have had two sponsers since the middle of last December in the 90 day AWOL Program. The first sponser and I agreed that I wasn't ready and so our working the program relationship ended. The second sponser said they were no longer willing to sponser me.  After having 35 days of back to back abstinence I spent about 10 days in agony. The food was calling me. We added oatmeal to my diet after I broke my abstinence at that point as I had not had any carbohydrates other than those provided through vegetables, fruit and protein. I was abstinent for a further 14 days after that point when I broke my abstinence again, then seven days later followed by another break 10 days later when my sponser said they could not work further with me as they would only be enabling me to continue in my disease. These breaks (each one was a binge that occurred in the evening -- I reached for things like waffles with butter and syrup, cookies -- things that would give me a relatively quick hit) were shorter in duration, each time, I tended to eat less and did not enjoy the food whatsoever.  It is the deep seated survival fear of abandonment relating to issues of sexual abuse, etc. from the past that continues to develop into emotional hysteria, but with less significance each time. Each time I pray to GOD and take action, but to this point the panic and hysteria has sent me running to the food. I have made that choice. Since my sponser and I stopped working together I binged for two days with an abstinent day in between and have been abstinent for four days, today will be my fifth day. God willing I will continue to be abstinent. I write down and commit my food to GOD and follow my food plan to a "T", start my day with 1/2 hour of prayer and meditiation (focusing on the first three steps), read from the AA twenty four hour a day book and also the BIG BOOK. My doctor and I discussed my situation and I am now on medical leave from work for awhile. I feel I need to put my program of recovery first.  I also spend a half hour in the evening in prayer and meditation, make a minimum of three phone calls a day, and have two committed meetings I attend (currently looking for a third), and also attend AA meetings as well. As you can see I am putting into place an action plan for recovery and am praying to GOD, and asking him to do this for me, as I am powerless over food and my life is unmanageable.  I have been totally open, honest and willing but experiencing difficulties in "putting down the food." I don't want to continue playing musical sponser and so am hoping that there is someone in your area who would be willing to trust that I am working a program of recovery to the best of my ability, someone who will be patient with me while I work through my fears. Is there anyone in your area who has long term abstinence who would be willing to be my sponser? Perhaps someone who comes from a background similar to mine who can relate to what I am going through (panic, hysteria and survival fear)? Thanks a-lot -- look forward to hearing back from you -- CHEERS! Lenora

Hi my name is Marsha and i would like to have more information on your group... I would love to join... I amover wieght and addicted to eating.... I also like to walk in themorning and ran out of partners who will do it... I bet if I join i will learn great ways to control myself and kind a walking partner.... Please respond as soon as possible.. i can not do this alone. Marsha

My name is Pam and I'm a grateful, recovering compulsive overeater. I came across your Erie PA website and had to write when I saw your name. My Mom was from Erie and we have family there. I am in North Syracuse NY now, originally from Buffalo. I've been in OA almost 4 years (June 20, 1994). You couldn't possibly be our cousin Vi, could you?? I'm one of Ollie (Sciamanda) O'Keefe's girls?? Just thought I'd ask, as there are no coincidences that would surprise me since my wonderful experience of joining the 12 Step family. And even if you're not, it's nice to "chat" with you today. Thank you for reminding me of who I am. Pam Ezzo

I just became aware that I have an eating disorder. I was looking for anything on the internet that might help me. I found OA in my area and intend to go to the meetings. Thank you for this website and everything I have learned from it. I love it!

Hola: Soy parte de un grupo de comedores compulsivos en Cuernavaca, Morelos Mexico, el unico que ha sobrerivido en este estado. Es una una grata sorpresa encontrars una pagina de comedores compulsivos, de esa manera podremos tener comunicaciones con la oficina mundial, obtener literatura de grupos de 12 pasos y mantenernos informados. Quiero agradecerles a nombre mio y de mi grupo que haya tenido esta feliz idea. Solo quisiera saber si alguien sabe de alun grupo de OA en español, eso facilitaria el bajar informacion para hacerselas llegar a mis compañeras, sin tener que traducir. Mil gracias. Leticia

Hi, You don't know me but Mel brought your letter to the Meeting last night. I didn't read it since I don't know you but he said you were in Florida and wanted to keep in touch with folks. It will be wonderful to have folks to write to since I live outside the Erie area and phone calls are long distance. I can make some calls from work but not many since I am busy. I will make this first letter brief since I'm am not certain that you are the only person who reads your e-mail. Please let me know if it is ok to write you at this e-mail address or should I use the @erie.net address on your card. Thank you, Kay

i! I am writing to ask you to put me on your OA e-mail list. I am a 26-year-old Erie resident & I believe that I most definately have an eating disorder. It began several years ago, but only recently (in the last year) has it gotten out of my control. I used to purge only to rid myself of that over-stuffed feeling when I ate too much, but now I am doing it at least once a week and I feel so out-of-control & ashamed & I want to stop. I clinically cannot be descibed as a bulimic since I only binge & purge about once (sometimes twice) a week, but I am sick of it & I don't want to do it anymore. I thought I could quit on my own, but I can't seem to get past the one-week mark. I begin to panic & before I know it I am raiding my husband's lunch cupboard eating twinkies & ho-hos.  I used to think that OA was only for overaeaters & I would be out-of-place if I showed up... would I? or do you have other bulimics in your groups? I am looking for some help & I want to stop, but I do not want to seek professional help. Most of all, I don't want everyone to know my little secret. My husband knows, but my family does not & I would not be able to face them if they did. Do you think that OA would be a help to me?

the web sait is very intresting its like a big family ,id like to read stories of recovery in the web sait. thanks eran an over eater. ramat yishay israel levite@internet-zahav.net

Try to telll people what to do, write up weekly plans so that people can follow them. People need a scedule to follow so that they have a sense of " I am doing this, this is helping me. I'm not going to quit." Not just stuff that tells them that they really are bingeing or impulsive eaters. "Angel", taylor.lps.wels.net

I think the web site is informative. I really like the idea of putting the 15 questions there. I am a former OA member and would really like to get back on track. My problem is that there is only one OA meeting in my area each week and I am unable to attend that meeting. I really would like to be able to e-mail another OA member for support and encouragement. Gail P., Director, Substance Abuse Services, WUPD Health Department, 540 Depot, 906 482 7382, Fax: 906 482 9410, gploe@yahoo.com

hello i have been looking for a suport group on-line ....i work 6 1/2 days a week ....it would be helpful if there where some groups ...chat rooms .... maybe you can help me  Dana Spahn

I was looking in your website to find some information on controlled eating for my problem with Bulimia., Bonnie A., BAlexa3466@aol.com

my name is eran and im an over eater we meet evry week in ramat yishay israel. and in will be nice to talk with over eaters all around the world. eran, levite@internet-zahav.net

I would like some information about hospital complex for bulimia person in France...please, hepl me to find one... marion

Thanks for the OA info. I will send a message to WS to see about a live  chat. I am on the WS pen pal list and I will be sending E-Mail thru  that. Again Thanks for the info and time. Keep coming back Jill ie jillybeans3

Hi I'm Jill and I'm a compulsive eater. I'm new to the web and email. would love to know of live oa chat or would love to hear from anyone who would like to shre their experience, strength and hope. You can email me at jillybeans3@hotmail.com

Do you know if there's a website for OA Los Angeles meeting places and times? If so, please send me their address. Thanks.

I'm sorry I took so long to response to your e-mail on the Erie IG web site. Thank you very much for the information. It was very helpful and I shall be using some of it in my report. Dom Manno, Philadelphia Area Intergroup dommanno@halcyon.com

Help!!! I lost my meeting list. I hope a remembered your e-mail address correctly. I guess I'll find out. If you get this please forward the OA meeting list to me again!!!!!   Thanks so Much!!!! Tracey

Greetings from Philadelphia! The Philadelphia Area Intergroup of OA is looking into starting up a WWW site. I've been asked to do the research, and I found your IG's site through a search engine. I'd like to ask you for some information on your experience in setting up and maintaining a site: 1) cost; 2) hardware and/or software used; 3) who is doing the work of maintaining the site (i.e., updating the information, answering the e-mail, etc.) and how he/she/they were found (e.g., volunteer(s) from the Fellowship? paid staffer(s)? etc.); 4) any unanticipated questions or problems that arose; 5) and any other information you would like to share with me. One question I have regards your use of an Internet service provider. The question has been raised as to how this squares with Tradition Six. Did your IG feel that that was a concern? Thank you for any information you can give me. Yours in service to OA, Dom

Is there a location in the Elkton, Md or Newark, DE area? Eileen Stubbs Viars

Just needed to check this out with someone. I won't make a habit of this but its good to know that OA is on the Internet and help is so available. Been in relapse, just getting started back. On my way to a meeting. No sponsor yet. Hoping to find one soon. Thanks. BREAKFAST 8 oz. of sugar free yogurt 2 whole grain rye crisp 2 oz of baked chicken breast 1 banana LUNCH 3 oz of baked chicken breast 1/2 cup of brown/wild rice 1 Cup of raw carrots, celery, broccoli 1 Cup of cooked spinach "I Cant Believe Its Butter" Spray DINNER 3 oz of backed chicken breast 1/2 cup of Quinoa 2 Cups of mixed vegetables "I Cant Believe Its Butter" Spray METABOLIC  8 oz of yogurt 2 whole grain rye crisp 1/2 grapefruit

my name is stacey i just celebrated 2 years, im living in the midwest now. I left calf. 1 year ago and can not find recovery here i could use some help

Love your Home Page ~ ~ really nicely done. Would it be possible to use your Serenity Prayer marquee on our Web Site for a Online OA Group? Thanks ~ Mari

HOW DO I KNOW IF THIS IS FOR ME?? I KNOW HOW TO EAT RIGHT I EXCECISE BUT SOMETIMES I AM OUT OF CONTROL AND JUST EAT EVERYTHING!! I HAVE NO WILLPOWER! WILL OA HELP ME SORT THIS OUT?? PAMELA CAVAGNARO

I am just writing today to wish you another wonderful abstinent day of recovery.

Mel and I are looking over the website. He wanted me to tell you that it is a great job! Thanks for all your Service. Pat & Mel

Glad to hear from you again !

I'm a teacher and I'm home on break for the week. This is the first holiday season I have ever made it through without eating compulsively. What a change!!  Hope to hear from you again sometime. Take Care, Tracey

I can't even imagine how you folks could put together such an elaborate web site. Wow! That's way beyond my rudimentary computer skills.

... for your newsletter if you like: In Lifeline's December issue there is a short article called "Signs of a spiritual awakening." Gems like this have kept me as a Lifeline subscriber for 20 years. This little article is a partial vision of what long-term recovery is like in addition to the well known promises like those on p. 83 and 84 of "Alcoholics Anonymous". Some will ask: "That's all very nice but what does a spiritual awakening have to do with losing weight?" Step 12 reads in part "having had a spiritual awakening as the result of these steps..." Years ago a speaker shared the significance of using the definite article "the" as opposed to the indefinite article "a". The founders were unconsciously sharing that the result of these steps is definite and specific, rather than vague or general. This result is not losing weight or getting abstinent or getting sober: it is a spiritual awakening. A spiritual awakening is incompatible with bingeing. I spent the first six and a half years I was in OA trying to control the food and avoiding the steps. Unfortunately I am powerless over food and that means I cannot diet. Renaming my diet a food plan and attending OA meetings wasn't enough. Fortunately for me, OA is not a diet club. OA is a twelve step program. These steps are directions for how to have a spiritual awakening. The benefits of a spiritual awakening are that the desire to practice my addiction is removed on a daily basis as long as I remain in fit spiritual condition. That means I need to exercise those spiritual muscles daily by practicing the steps and tools if I want to remain abstinent after my willpower  runs out. I think it is helpful to my sponsees to see what they can get in exchange for giving up the food. It is easier for me to get somewhere when I have an idea of where I am going. When I feel even a small part of the characteristics in this article I have no need for extra food in my life. I literally cannot binge. For a description of what that feels like turn once again to "Alcoholics Anonymous." Refer to the bottom of page 84 beginning with " And we have ceased fighting anything or anyone-- even alcohol." and continuing on p. 85 to "what we really have is a daily reprieve contingent on the maintenance of our spiritual condition." This is a description of what it is like to be relieved of the compulsion as the result of -- guess what-- that spiritual awakening. For me this has been true for most of the last fourteen years of my current abstinence. I never had enough willpower to "white knuckle" abstinence for very long-- usually it was a few days, if I was lucky it was a few months. My only hope was to have times when I was not hungry. And it was attending lots of meetings and doing lots of service that put me in the right place at the right time. My living example of someone relieved of the compulsion as the result of a spiritual awakening was a woman who showed up one day at the little meeting I had kept open by myself for two or three months. She was the sponsor who saved my life. What is really neat is that I had moments of sanity even during my worst relapse. (This was the most memorable of my many relapses because I gained twenty pounds in two weeks.) Being an all or nothing addict I thought these sane moments didn't count because at the time I wasn't abstinent longer than a few hours. But they did count. They were signs that there was hope even if it was five more years before I got a continuous abstinence. If sanity happened once it could happen again. The problem was that I had to find the willingness to do a lot of difficult and painful spiritual work before I could have more of those sane moments. That willingness came only after the pain of desperation became greater than fear of working the steps.  Yesterday was one of those difficult days. It would have been my father's 83rd birthday and I had no desire to eat over the feelings. Reading this little Lifeline article and sharing my recovery was a good reminder of what the good days are like. Barb G. San Antonio, Texas P.S. Say hi to Mark Y. of Pittburgh if you see him at a retreat or R7.

Just to share that I'm homesick for region 7. I moved to Texas after living 11 yrs in Baltimore. I go to mtgs but I miss seeing the people in Baltimore. Fortunately I have a close program friend in the neighborhood. Barb72874@aol.com

I'm new to the internet and I would like to have contact with other OA people on the net. I don't know how. I'm not even sure of my address. I think it is rollmanfam@aol (this part I'm not so sure about)

Hi there! I am originally from Pennsylvania and now living in London,  England and I CANNOT find any information about meetings over here. It  is very frustrating and I was wondering if anyone out there could help  to point me in the right direction! I've seen address for  intergroups (what are these?) in England, but none in London. Any help? Thanks, Jen

My name is Wendy and I'm a compulsive overeater in California. How were your holidays? Mine were a little difficult and I thought I'd reach out to someone else to say hello. I am looking for a chat group on-line. If you have any info on them please feel free to pass it along to someone like me and I will use it often. Best Wishes, Wendy

Hi, My name is Bob and I have an interest in your Big Book study group.If you could please send my some information about your group, i would be gratful. Thank you for your time. Bob

I would like to receive information of upcoming events my email address is MGlass1107@aol.com

Is there an OA chat group on the web. I would be interested in starting one, as I am in school and find it difficult to get to meetings. Best time for me would be either Saturday AM or very late at night. Just thought I would check. There are so many worthless AA meetings online. It would be wonderful to have a real meeting. Susan Leggett deskworks@aol.com

I've just started attending OA in Houston, TX and would like to correspond with other OA'rs by e-mail.

Hi, I'm Goldie a compulsive overeater. I Thank God I found your site today. Today is Thanksgiving and I have lots to be thankful for. I am very glad I found this site, since I was unable to find a meeting near me tonight.

Vi and all other OAers. Thanks for being there and on the Net. I'm isolated down in the Carib, but reaching out after getting sick-and-tired of being a drop-out was as easy as a quick call in the old neighborhood - because the Net search found you. Thanks a million.

hi there. I'm very interested in receiving e-mail from o.a. friends. I've been in o.a. for about 3 years, and am really struggling. I attend meetings and have a great o.a. group of friends. I've subscribed to Life-line, but in Canada we have a mail strike, so I just don't know when I'll get that. I'm a mother of two boys, 18 and 14. married, work full time, and I'm feeling that o.a. needs to be a bigger part of my life.  Thanks for listening. Deb. from British Columbia. My e-mail address is casorso@ftcnet.com

are there any OA meetings in the philadelphia area, more specifically in the suburbs (Main Line - Montgomery/Delaware County)? Betsy Roenblum, betzjr@aol.com

Just discovered the OA Home Page, since I've only recently begun using the net. I will be sure to let everyone at my home group know that this is available. This is really good stuff. Nancy C.

Hello I am new to computers and the net have been in and out of OA your work has put me on the road back to recovery Thank You and keep up the great work one day at a time. Erie is lucky to have you or whoever is responsible for this professional job. Do you do this type of thing in your career just curious no need to respond if too busy I understand, Take care . Jerome

i I am an X, O A person who thought that O A was so B ,S but now that I have left my life has change so much for the worst, and I think I will give it a nuther try any info you can send me will help. I am sure that the meetings have not change to much around here but I don't  know. I am a pro Richard Simmons man but its not working any more, or I have stoped trying anyway thank you for the help, George H Muller, E mail GHM5726@AOL.com

We were very excited to read in your message that you had created a web site for your Intergroup. Congratulations! I hope that the Web Site Guidelines were helpful to you in your adventure. We are still in the process of developing the list of OA service bodies' URLs. As soon as we have the list completed, we'll mail it to you. We're adding your intergroup to that list, so that others will be able to find your site. In answer to your question regarding permission for the use of the 15 Questions and the Tools of Recovery - yes, both of those pieces are copyright protected. You do need to have our permission to reprint them on your web site. I am having a permission request form mailed to you - you should receive it within the next week. Complete the form and return it along with a print screen of your site, so that permission can be granted. If you have other questions, please don't hesitate to contact us again. Sincerely, Margey Karns, Associate Director, OA WSO, PO Box 44020, Rio Rancho, NM 87174-4020, (505) 891-2664

Hi, I came across your web page looking for info for my sister who is  struggling in State College, PA and am wondering if you could give me info on  OA meetings taking place there. Please email me back w/ this info if you have  it at holric@MSN.com  Thank you for your extremely informative web page. Holly

Hi, I'm looking for E-mail OA penpal. Does that go against traditions? Gail

Just trying to learn about your org. Have been reccomended to get in a group if that is the proper term.

Dear Friend, I have been trying to find out about Recovery Meetings. I am very new to computers.I am disabled and a wheelchair user so it would be great if I could get meetings via the net. I would also need instuctions on how to actually take part hopefully I can keep comming back. yours in Fellowship poilin

hi , i would like information on smokers aynomus meetings on-line please,thank u scottie b. have now been smoke free 4 1 1/2 months.

I enjoyed reading your site. I am very interested in joining your organization but I am having trouble locating a number to call. There is a listing for OA but the number is wrong. Is there any way you can help me get together with th OA in Greensboro, NC? Any help would be greatly appreciated!! Stacy E, 3rd garde teacher, elliss@guilford.k12.nc.us

How do I get in touch with the national OA group. Georgena W. gwilson@nact.com

Dear OAer, I just got a computer and an E-mail address and wanted to talk to someone about program. I am new to Ga. and have found the mtgs. here full of recovery, but would also like to talk on the computer. I have just started another Step Study with my sponsor and am very hopeful and positive about my program. Would anyone like to correspond with me? Janetmh@hotmail.com  Thanks

I am an compulsive overeater, food addict,and bulmnic , which seems to be not able to spell right now. I need e-mail jlarue@ccia.com.

I need to talk to people on the internet. I am from Beaver OA group. Help. jlarue@ccia.com  Thanks, Jeannie

Please send me some information. I have a serious overeating problem and as a result serious health problems. When it comes to food, I feel powerless. Thanks! Connie H.hillconn@pilot.msu.edu

I was involved for many years in OA in the Boston area. At that time, I was using something called "gray sheet" as a program of eating. It was great and I lost over 130lbs. I need to get a copy, or have someone write down and email me the contents of that sheet. I hope it's still possible to get the information, as it has been a fantastic source of recovery for me, and I hope to pass it along to someone else who is in need. Please respond either way as I have no way of knowing if theseemails reach their destination sometimes. Thank you for your help. Windy

Any chance of getting a copy of, or the contents of something called "gray sheet"? I was using it many years back as my program, and I need to find it again as soon as possible. Thanks. Lucy

HI , HOW ARE YOU , THIS IS NOT MY LANGUAGE , BUT I¨´ M GOING TO TRY TO DO IT WELL , I TALK SPANISH , PLEASE LET ME KNOW IF I CAN WRITE YOU IN SPANISH . OK , FIRTS OF ALL I ´M 24 YEARS OLD , MY WEIGHT IS 60 KG BUT THE WEIGHT FOR ME IS 53 , I TRIED A LOT OF DIETS BUT MY PROBLEM IS THAT I LOSE WEIGHT AND I GAIN IT AGAIN BECAUSE WHEN I HAVE PROBLEMS I START EATING A LOT . I NEED YOUR HELP PLEASE ! THIS IS VERY IMPORTANT TO ME. THANK YOU VERY MUCH! OLGA VICTORIA OBANDO MY E-MAIL IS OLGUITA@HOTMAIL.COM

Right now I cannot talk! I´m so excited because I´m new with all this computer stuff and I found your site. I´m from Venezuela and in this page I feel home. I wish there were a chatroom or meeting on line!!! God bless OA My address: Urb. La Rosaleda Calle 5 Parcela C2 Nº 28 Qta, San Francisco. Barquisimeto/Lara, 3002 Venezuela I´ll check you soon Lots of love,

I am not from Pennsylvania but, I would enjoy pen pals from anywhere I need all the support and help there is concerning my food compulsion. My e-mail is tcss@lisco .net if any one would care to message me I would

I am not from Pennsylvania but, I would enjoy pen pals from anywhere I need all the support and help there is concerning my food compulsion. My e-mail is tcss@lisco .net if any one would care to message me I would

Hello! I am new to OA and living in Germany for a year. I have been unable to find an English OA group here and I would really like to work with a Sponsor. Is there anyone in your area that would be willing to be my Sponsor via e-mail? Thankyou! Elizabeth S. ramiro.sanchez@sap-ag.de

please put me on the OA mailing list. my e-mail address is TMar412@aol.com thank you!

Hi..my name is Vicky....someone told me I should check out overeaters anomous..because I have been up and down the weight scale..and now I'm at my heighest weight ever. I think I need help. Sometimes I eat when I'm not even hungry.Does that mean I have a problem? I need to do something...I can't look at myself in the mirror anymore..and I can't even walk up the stairs in my apartment with out getting out of breadth. Can Overeaters Annoumous help me? I hope so.

I am not from Pennsylvania but, I would enjoy pen pals from anywhere I need all the support and help there is concerning my food compulsion. My e-mail is tcss@lisco.net if any one would care to message me I would

What a lovely site. Check out the Journey to Recovery site when you get a chance. http://www.geocities.com/HotSprings/5651/index.html Yours in OA Recovery ~ Mari

Hi, I was wondering if you have a website for Region 6 or the New York area? In OA, KrocOdiAl@aol.com

Hi I´m Ninett, i´m an overeater. I´ve been in the program for ½ year, loving it from first. My adress is Reiki@email.dk Love to you all. Ninett

Hi everybody! I'm a brazilian 26 years old. I"m in OA since june1997.I got some spiritual, emotional and phisical recureration( I've weighted 102 kilograms and now I'm 91). Now I'm eating a lot, needing to make new friends. You can write me in English,Spanish or French.Serenity in the next 24 hours. Anahy. e-mail: bcruz@zaz.com.br Anahy, OA Email = bcruz@zaz.com.br

Hi...i'm not sure if i have a problem or not but I think about food constantly. I'll give you today as an example. I'm a counselor at a day camp (i'm 15). I had one bowl of Apple jacks with no milk and a banana for breakfast, some fruit for lunch, 2 bowls of ice-cream when i came home (my mom had just cleaned out the freezer and wanted to get rid of it), I felt guilty so I purged all of the ice cream, jogged 3 miles, came home and had a bagel and kellogs corn flakes (but alot of it). I think about food constantly...i'm always trying to schedule when i'm going to eat and how much and how much fat is in it and how many calories. I've been like this for awhile. I see other thin people eating normal food and i think why can't i be like that? I'm 5'2" and weigh 117 or around there (my weight is fluctuating right now). I don't know what you can do to help but anything would be appreciated. Thank you Alyson

Hi-- This is the first website have responded to. I am very new to the computer. I am a recovering OA member since February and getting real help with bulimia and other related eating disorders. Kay, young@cmq.com

Hello, I have just visited your website and I would like to be placed on your mailing list. I live in Ohio and am always looking to connect with other OA'ers out there. My e-mail address is MIKEL IAN@ aol.com.  Thanks, MIKEL IAN

Just for today, my plan is to NOT overeat. Don G., greend@bsci.com

I am trying to start an OA meeting in Dingmans Ferry, PA. Having been a member of OA for ten years in NJ, I am now one hour from any meeting and miss meetings terribly. Do you have any suggestions for getting started. Who would I contact? Carol S.,Dingmans Ferry, PA, carolsch@ptdprolog.net

It's been a number of years since I have been actively involved in OA. I came from an area where meetings of 40 or more was common. I am sometimes one of two people at a meeting in this area. I miss the sharing, the support and the understanding. I was pleased to find you here. Mary Anne, mabears@compsol.net

Hello my name is bob k. I'm A c/o in So.Cal. and I wanted very much to compliment you on the fine job you have done on your web page. kittel1@weblazer.net

My name is Tereza Toledo and I´m contacting you for the first time. I apreciated a lot your site and would like to join your e-mailing list. I´m an OA here in Brazil a attend to every meeting we have in my town. I would like to contact OAers from your place. Thanx, Tereza, Tereza Toledo, Curitiba - PR - Brazil - 80230-080, terezatoledo@hotmail.com

Thank you for being on the web. There doesn't seem to be a local group at this time. I want to know what booklet is it they used to use for daily prayer, is it the AA book? Jackie@MaineWindjammerCruises.com

Hola les saluda pilar de México y me gustaria mucho que pudieran contestarme en españoa actualmente asisto a un grupo en méxico esperare su respuesta atentamente. pilar, pilarereyes@netservice.com.mx

I am Gail, I think your web page is great Vi. I would like to talk with other OA people. We have only one meeting right now and its not really very strong. Also because of lectures I do not get there often. I was just browsing when I found you. I would really like to access my email and find messages of support from others like me. It is so easy to forget. my email is 2877331@indigo.ie

My name is Katie and I just found this site today, 6/26/99. I got this computer a month ago and love to write back and forth to people. I have been in OA for 5 years and I am very grateful to my Higher Power for keeping me in these rooms. I have not been abstinent for the whole time. In fact I just got it back two months ago after a two year relapse. I would love to have some pen pals to help me break out of my isolation. My e-mail address is abbeycat@gateway.net. If you are gay and can help me come to terms with finding myself (gay or straight) I would love to hear from you too. This is the issue I eat over the most. Katie, email-abbeycat@gateway.net

Hey there, well it is nice to be home at last! I have been absent from OA for about 2 years. BIG MISTAKE! (Thank goodness I stumbled across this amazing web site.) Yes previous to that I had sustained a period of 10 months worth of abstinence, it all began just before I traveled overseas and was the best time of my life. Then I thought, I had it all down to a tee and I could manage it all myself. No Way! So I am back and need OA now more than ever. Could you please provide me with some information on the HOW program in Australia. Thanx, Dal

Al Stratton, email-strattod@gpbates.com.au

Hi my name is Joann. I’m new to the net. Could you direct me to some OA chat or discussion rooms? Gratefully yours, Joann-my email address is joannholf@aol.com

Is there an interactive chat room for OA? Jeannine Jerkin

Hi. My name is Sushi T. and I am a grateful recovering compulsive overeater thanks to the Program of Overeaters Anonymous since September1993. I found my Higher Power Jesus Christ in these rooms! I've been maintaining a 60 pound weight loss since February 1997 and have been abstaining from sugar and my binge foods since January 1999.Thank you for your web site. I had a request from a fellow sufferer for meetings in your area and being able to direct them to your web site was very helpful to that person! Keep up the great work! Susie T., Chairperson and Web master of the Frederick County Area Overeaters Anonymous Intergroup, Frederick, Maryland-http://welcome.to/oa

Hi, My name is Magi B.I dropped out of OA four years and 80 pounds ago. I am so out of control with my food and my life. I desperately need to get back to OA, to find some semblance of normalcy. I live in a small community in Eastern Canada and unfortunately I have no access to meetings in this area. I would really appreciate hearing from anyone via the net. Ideally, a chat line would be great, but I welcome any response from anyone out there who is working the program to the best of the irrability.I will trust my Higher power to look after the rest.(I am also a compulsive gambler and alcoholic).God Bless

I am hoping to find an online sponsor. Please advise. Kim Baker, compulsive overeater, email-kimb@abts.net

Really love your web site. I am looking forward to joining a group in my area. Can you send me a list of phone numbers or addresses to groups near me? Thanks, I look forward to your response.

Sevana S., Corona, CA, email-sevana@saroyan.com

It needs to be updated or closed. I know from my own experience that keeping up with the information is difficult, but to have pages that have not been updated in over 9 months may give the wrong message. Certainly the pre-conference mailing from LAST year is out-of-date...why wasn't your delegates' report put on the web? Karen S., email-karensa@earthlink.net

Just a quick message just to let you know that I’m a member of OA in Harlow Essay England. I would love to be able to share some more information with the other members of our group from your web site. any information would be great. Thanks-if you could help me in this matter. Jane, email-lsd_jane@hotmail.com

Please help me if possible. I am 39 years old and my whole life dictated to by food-starving myself or completely eating until I feel ill. Is there any group similar to yours in the U.K? Please contact me Frances, email-frances.k.@virgin.net

My name is Susie and I am a food addict in recovery. I live in Ca. and want to know if there is a way of attending meetings online. Please contact me and let me know ASAP. Carree, email-Whitehead@california.com

Do you have a chat room? I have been looking for OA since I got online in Dec. Thanks for being here. I just read an OA book while polishing off a box of Godiva chocolates. Is that allowed? Beth, email-HUGOBETH@aol.com

My name is Karen and I am writing to ask for some help. If I may be so bold, I am trying to find an OA meeting or meetings in the New York area. Actually I have just moved here to New York and live in the Rockaways, near Queens. Do you happen to know if there are any meetings in this area? I have searched the phone book-nothing!!! Also, I called two of the local hospitals to speak with the dietitians in hopes they may have information on OA meetings-again no luck. I also called the main 1 888 number that I finally got from 1800 555 1212 information. You have to leave a message which is what I did. I have not heard back from them. Please, if you can help me in my search, I would greatly appreciate your kindness and help. Thank you for your time and help in this matter, and do have a lovely day. With Soft Sweet Love in Kindness, Care, email-SoftUU@aol.com

Overeaters Anonymous was a lifesaver for me about 25 years ago. At that time I was going through a divorce with two small children. And there were so many times when the tools I learned from OA got me through some very tough times. I have used these tools throughout these many years, and feel truly blessed that I learned them at an early age I searched this site for "gray sheet" and found several others looking for information on this eating plan. It was a very satisfying plan that enabled me to lose 77 lb. Does anyone have any information on where I may get a copy? Thank you. Elaine, email-elaine_r@webtv.net

You all have done a wonderful job on your web site and I am so impressed with all the info you have-a newsletter and your number in the phone book, etc.! Wonderful! In Vermont we are still struggling to get a phone number! So it's great to be somewhere where OA is strong! Hopefully I'll make it to a meeting, but if I don't, I'll at least talk to some of you on the phone. Abstinence comes easily these days, thanks to an intensely loving HP and a lot of OA wisdom. Thanks again,. Judith R. in Vermont-jreichsman@landmarkcollege.org

Need information about contacts in the South Florida area. I’m in A.A but I need more help. Tbone, email-vonberg1@gateway.net

Wow, I'm amazed that OA would devote this much time and effort into such a worthy cause. I would appreciate information about an OA group near Flint, MI. How does OA work? Is there anyone to email (buddy system) to help and encourage in our weight difficulties? Linda M.. email-prettybird_9177@yahoo.com

Your web site is beautiful. Thank you for doing it. I am looking for copy of the gray sheet. I've heard about it for years but I've never actually seen it. Would like to know what's really on it. Thanks LF, email-fosterl@uakron.edu

Do you have any clubs in New Zealand? Jan, email-slyguy@xtra.co.nz

I’m Michelle, compulsive eater and chair of the 1999 OA birthday party in Los Angeles. It's a weekend long celebration of the 39th OA birthday and I’d like to get some information posted in this web site. Please let me know if that is possible. Michelle, chair-1999 OA birthday party, email-OABirthday@aol.com

I would like to chat with other people in recovery, not just from compulsive overeating, but cross addictions as well. I believe they all have the same underlying cause. If you would like to share, please e-mail me. I think we all tend to isolate.

I am out of control with my eating. I am most comfortable at 145 lbs. I am at 175. One of the problems I run into at the OA meetings is I don't look that fat. I feel like a summa wrestler!!! I pick up a lot of resentment at the meetings so I quit going. I was thinner than any of the old timers!! I am absolutely miserable!! I feel so alone. If they only knew I am one of them!!! I shared with them how miserable I was. I let them know how much I needed them. I just don't feel welcomed there. I would welcome any feedback. Love, Ann, email-anndan@mindspring.com

What a relief to find an online OA source of news. I'm glad you're out there. Peg

Glad to see you’re online. My name is Bob and I am an overeater in Corry. I have not been active for the last year, but have been loosing some pounds. Tell Addie, my sponsor, that I am doing fine. If she has email my address is k3cko@erie.net, Bob, Overeater

I'm trying to find the Gray Sheet menu to see how many ounces of protein are on the breakfast part. Help! A Green, email-arvis@dsiinc.com

Greetings from Paris OA. My name is Sheryl, and I will have 90 days of abstinence next week. I work a food plan that involves 3 weighed & measured meals a day with nothing in between, no sugar, no flour, no caffeine. Does anyone do the same? We are a small group here in Paris with not a lot of long-term recovery, but our fellowship is growing. I have lost 7 kilos in 3 months. The best part is that I have broken my isolation and have developed a relationship with H.P. The difference before vs. after is incredible. What a gift! I would love to correspond with other OA people from anywhere in the world. I speak French and English (I understand Spanish, too, but I don't write it very well anymore). My e-mail address is Mewchat@aol.com. Be well and god bless.

I'm in Mass. and have been in program for 6 years now. I thought I'd write a note instead of making a phone call. Actually I've already made a phone call. I've lost 90 lb. it's been off my body for 5 years now. I’m tired of program though. I just spent 10 min talking to my sponsor about this. Although I know if I go out there again there is no hope for me. I really love my life now. I guess I really need to keep remembering what it was like when I had no life. Please send me a note. I’m new to the Internet. I'm not really sure what to say. My email address is ANIEMIEC@ AOL.com

bjh31522@yahoo.com. Please send me info

Are you familiar with any list serves that are OA or OA type support groups on-line? Thanks, BD

I'm looking for a copy of the no-yeast diet that OA has but I can't find it. I have allergy to yeast and this diet will be a great help. E-mail me back and let me know if you have one and how I can get you to mail it to me. Thanks, Barbara

I am a 25-year-old mother of two and have been bulimic for almost 13 years. I need to find help. My husband also has an addiction to food. His weight continues to rise. He is probably about 60-70 lb. over weight. I am worried about his health as well as my own. Could you PLEASE help me find some meetings in the Houston area that we could attend together or separately to help us overcome these problems. Thanks, Candace (madi@neosoft.com)

I'd be delighted if you could send me regular information about your site and everything else related to eating disorders. Especially in French, but also in English if you don't have translated versions. Thanks, Marie B. 462, Bruxelles Belgique

I am looking for online meetings. I am a travel nurse and want to find an online meeting. I move each 3 months and often work 12-hour nights. A meeting that I don't have to leave behind and can contact anytime of the day or night would be great. Carol

I am a 19-year-old girl and I am suffering from compulsive eating which at times leads me to bulimia. I have never really been over weight, except when I went through puberty. I never really exercised, but I danced all the time and from 8th grade to senior year in high school I kept up a 125lb., 5' 6" body. Senior year I got really depressed and I gained 10 lb. In college I had a roommate who ran 8 miles a day yet did not have the kind of body that I want to have and she constantly compared our body types which got me working out everyday and refusing to eat any bread or pasta. I got down to 115 and had never been happier with myself, yet through out all of this, obsessive eating, losing track of how much you eat, ending up in the kitchen for an average of 4 hr. every night and never sleeping because late at night is the only time I can binge alone has been my life. I am sick and tired of doing this to my body and I need help desperately! I am a sophomore at Syracuse University and I will be going back there in a week. Do you know of support groups in Highland Park, IL and Syracuse, New York? Please help me!

Please help. I attended OA and followed a written "meal plan" that they gave me. I have lost it and need it again. It just gave the amounts of foods recommended at each meal and the foods allowed. I attended a meeting here and they told me they did not have it, just to abstain from white flour and sugar. I know that but the meal program sure helped me. Anyway you can find this and send it to me. I would sure appreciate it!!!! Thanks for your work, help, and support!

Good morning! The e-mail address here is gunman@erie.net. Thank you and see you later. Chris

Good morning! I have been going to the Saturday morning meeting for about 2 years now. We may have met at the Christmas party. Talk to you later.

I just emailed Lorraine, but then found your name for help with the online group. I live in Australia, am a member of OA here, and would very much like to join up with an online group. I am very desperate at present and have a deep need to share on a regular basis. I hope you can help me. Peace and rainbows, Christina

I'm not overweight, but I do have an eating disorder and I want to take control of it and my life. I've tried doing it on my own and have been successful for a couple of weeks until I get frustrated because I'm not losing the weight I want to fast enough. I did it last year and was so happy with my body and myself I felt I had control and loved life. I just want to be happy again, please help me with info you can provide or support. Thanks, Erin

I am a longtime ACA member, so I am familiar with the Twelve Step Program, although not directly with OA. My wife has an eating problem, and it is affecting the quality of our marriage. I do not understand how I am a part of this problem, but I am seeing a telltale repetition of problems I experienced in a previous marriage with a woman who admittedly had an eating disorder, and I understand that part of the problem is undoubtedly me. I do not know how I could get my wife to a meeting or whether it would help her. I am considering a marriage counselor. What are some things you might suggest? Regards, Dave A., Roseville, MN

Just a request for any OA news or info for a guy who is coming back after a long absence from abstinence. Much appreciated. Are there any meetings on the Internet? Could I correspond with a member by e-mail? Thank you and looking forward to your response. Prayerfully, David

I belonged to Overeaters Anonymous about three years ago. The group I was with all used the H.O.W. diet that OA provided at the time. I lost all the weight I needed on that diet, but have lost a copy of it. Do you have any idea where I can get a copy of it? It really worked well for me. Thanks, Debbie

Please, I need a sponsor via e-mail. Thanks, Diane Stuart

I would love to know all the latest on the oa so keep me posted at-kkathrani@hotmail.com

How do I get help? I am 42-female and I am slowly killing myself w/food. Please tell me. I have tried everything.

I am a compulsive overeater and was interested in participating in OA meetings. I live in Philadelphia. and would like to know if there are any locations here. Please get back to me ASAP I need to end this! Thank You.

I would like to contact other OA friends. I have just come online. Is there an OA chat room? I lost 80 pounds 3 times on HOW program. I am now giving weight watchers a try. What do you think of this? How may have exacerbated my binge eating, what do you think?

I was wondering if you could help me locate a meeting near my home. I live in Abington, PA, which is a suburb of Philadelphia.

I'm in New Jersey, and was hoping to find an on line meeting. Do they exist? Please let me know. Thanks.

I am Lynne and I am an overeater. Could you assist me to connect with an email OA meeting and a sponsor please as I need some serious help. With hope, Lynne

I would like to charitably say that OA is NOT in the business of referring people to treatment centers. I did answer Mark with the suggestion that his wife go to OA, get a sponsor and start working the Steps. Pat In Hot Springs, Deo Gratias

My daughter suffers from obesity and has asked me to find addresses of OA group meetings in London. She will be in London, UK, from 1 to 8 October 1998. I wonder I you would be able to help? Best wishes Inger L.

If you could help my family I would greatly appreciate it. I have a 29-year-old sister who has a severe eating disorder, which has now developed into severe emotional problems. She is a beautiful girl who does not see any light at the end of the tunnel. She resides in Pittsburgh, PA and has limited financial resources and we are terribly afraid for her health and well being. Do you know of any reputable programs in the Pittsburgh area that could be of any help? She has been hospitalized once because of severe irrational behavior and has been through some therapy, which ended up a disaster. She is beautiful, extremely intelligent, and inordinately stubborn and proud. She will not listen or heed any advice given to her. We are very worried and do not know what to do. I, personally, have been through a 12-step program for another type of problem and realize the results that can be achieved. But I do not know how to get her to admit that she "has a problem". Any advice or phone numbers you could provide would be greatly appreciated. Sincerely, James Ryan

Please send me some info. My name is Melissa M. Colwyn, PA. Thank you.

I would like to know how this group works through the Internet? Is there a chat room? Is there someone you can talk to about your particular problem? Would someone please get back to me. Thank You. Chris J.

Hola apreciado amigo: Mi nombre es José C., vivo en Miami, y mi hobby preferido es hacer amigos y amigas alrededor del mundo, creo sinceramente que existen gente muy buenas y de calidad, y que el resto necesita de ellas. Si no tienes ningún inconveniente, házmelo saber y podríamos mantenernos en contacto por esta vía, aprendiendo uno del otro. Gracias por tu tiempo, y espero su respuesta, Con respeto: Jose Cohen

Could you please e-mail a listing of meetings in the Pittsburgh area. Thank you very much. Jennifer

Where on web can I find info on compulsive over eating for a essay: Cause And Effect

Sorry to have missed your convention. I am interested in upcoming events. Kimberly

I have been away from OA for more than 5 years and I am glad to see this web site! I attended meetings for about four years and didn't really "get much" after the first year so eventually I dropped out. I hate going to meetings and with three small sons it was a challenge just arranging my schedule. Anyway it may be time to give OA another shot! And I'm grateful you are on the Internet. Thanks, Laura

What an impressive newsletter-it made my day. Look forward to hearing from you again. Laurie

I recently joined a small OA group in my area. The women have been so supportive of me. We really need a shot in the arm on how we can make our group expand. I am new, as I said before, and am not sure of what I can do as a member. Could you please send me some guidelines. Do I have permission to print info off the computer to help my small group since I am the only one with one? Any help you can give me would greatly be appreciated.

I wanted to ask you if there is a way of stopping the overeating episodes, I am under psychological treatment, but I continue overeating and my therapist told me it takes time. I just want to know if there is some way of controlling a bit the episodes, because I feel terribly guilty and sad after them. I live in Argentina and therefore I only can ask you by e-mail. Do you know of any place here where one can go to be helped? Thank You, Valeria.

My name is Rob. I am a compulsive overeater in the northern Virginia area. We are working on setting up a web site for our local intergroup and I have offered to contact several other OA groups with web sites to ask a few questions. If you are not the correct person to be asking could please forward this message? I would greatly appreciate it. We are curious if you had any unexpected problems and how you dealt with them. Did you find anything that didn't work at first and had to remove from the web-site? If you had it all to do over again what would you change? Did you get permission from WSO to use the logo and reprint things like the steps and traditions? Who did you contact? Thanks in advance for any help. I can be reached at rhenry@ngs.org. In fellowship, Rob Henry

How do I know if I have a problem? I've lost 30 or so lb. with Jenny Craig but am having a hard time staying motivated. My real issue is sweets. I believe I obsess about them. I can consume more sweets than anyone should. There is a history of diabetes in my family and I had gestational diabetes with my second son. I was told to take this weight off for my health. I weighed almost 200 lb. at the time. I got down to 145 and now I am at about 160 I am 5' 2". I'm feeling desperate. I want to be slender again but feel out of control. What do I do? Oprah found her answer from within but I don't know how to do that, I don't know if you can help me but thanks anyway, Toni

Please send me your newsletter by email. I have lived in Thailand for 26 years. I am an American woman, 51 years old and weigh 220 lb. and still gaining. All members in my family have unhealthy relationships. Thank you and waiting to hear from you. Margaret B.

My wife feels that she needs to go to an inpatient treatment center to help her. She is an overeater, overweight and depressed. Can you offer a list of centers. She needs more than just a spa, she needs counseling and exercise, too. Thank you very much, Mark

My name is Mary and I’m a compulsive overeater. I’ve struggled w/this on my own-my way-and am ready to turn it over. I am attending meetings in Chicago and am working on finding a sponsor in Chicago. I’m curious as to whether you use food plans and if you're willing to share-what you're food plan is. I have never learned to eat properly. Age 49. Thank you, Mary H., e-mail-mar2@att.net

I like the web site. I am so far away from meetings. Just the contact with OA on the computer helps. Thanks, Maureen

My name is Kerry and I am curious about OA. I have tried nearly every weight loss gimmick I could afford only to sabotage my diet within weeks of starting and overeating and bingeing and purging. Well you get the idea. I know how I should eat and what I should eat to be healthy and maintain a healthy weight but something, somewhere deep inside of me won't let go of the "you have to eat it all today" notion. I seem to be powerless and it is the most frustrating thing I’ve ever tried to manage in my life. If you think OA could be of help to me, could you please help me find more info and perhaps times for meetings? Feel free to e-mail me if you so choose. Thanks, Kerry.

I was in OA years ago. It works if you work it but to return. Please pray I do.

Cannot find any OA places in Michigan, i.e. Livonia or surrounding vicinity. HELP! Thanks. Sister Judie M., email-jar23799@cca.munet.edu

I would like to receive news of upcoming OA events in the area. Thank you, Micki

Just wanted to write you and say that I am happy to have found such a site on the Internet. I know that I am an overeater and my biggest crutch is the fact that I have a thyroid disease. I also have two really bad knees. I can't run like I used to and I still like to eat. It would be great if I could find a pen pal of sorts to talk about these issues and to help each other through. Thanks for listening to me ramble on. Have a good day! Matthew

I finally had some time to really browse the Web Page. It looks great. You did a super job!!! Nadine

The OA Los Angeles Intergroup Presents-the 1999 Night of Compulsive Comedy, Saturday, April 17, 1999, 8:00 PM, John Adams Middle School Auditorium, Santa Monica, CA. 8 Hilariously Funny Comedians from within our fellowship. Come join the laughter and the recovery! Tickets are $10 in advance at the OA office or $12 at the door.

1999 OA Birthday Party, January 15-17, 1999, The Continental Plaza Hotel, Los Angeles, CA. COMPLETE WEEKEND PACKAGE INCLUDES: 2 nights at the LUXURIOUS Continental Plaza Hotel, Event Registration, 2 Breakfasts, The Lazy Day Luncheon, Cabaret by the Sea Dinner-with the "Not Ready for Buffet Players" and a grand prize! Saturday Night Dance, Free Prize Drawing Tickets, 3 Keynote Speakers, Marathon Meetings, Panel Speakers, Guided Meditations and so much more! Double (2 person per room)-$195 (pre 12/11/98) per person, $200 (post 12/11/98) per person Single (1 person per room), $285 (post 12/11/98) per person, $290 (post 12/11/98) per person.

My name is Connie and I'm interested in getting started with OA. There are no listings in my phone book. Could you please give me some information on how to get started?? Sincerely, Connie J, Chippewa Falls, WI, email-octeleven@aol.com

Hola: mi nombre es olga lucia y soy comedora compulsiva. Buscando en la pagina de o.a encontre esta direccion de e-mail y solicito informacion en espanol para obtener mi recuperacion. Hace poco estoy en el programa y desearia comunicarme con otros o.a que hablen el idioma espanol. gracias Olga L.

When I saw the Erie OA web site I figured you were probably involved. Very nice site! My only comment would be that the yellow text is very hard to read against the background you're using. Are you setting up the site, or one of the other people listed? I was just doing a search on the Internet to find meetings here in Omaha. Found the site for the world service org and sent them a request, so should get an answer in a few days. You'll note that I have a new Internet service and I'm using them for access. I will probably also change my email address to them. I'll send a note out soon. Philbo

Hola les saluda pilar de México y me gustaria mucho que pudieran contestarme en españoa actualmente asisto a un grupo en méxico esperare su respuesta atentamente, Pilar R.

Hola les escribo de México city y me gustaria mucho que me pudiera alguien contestar en españo necesito ayuda

me gustaria que me mandaran información acerca de sus futuros eventos, pertenesco al grupo de comedores compulsivos de México al grupo Solo por hoy pirules y ojala puedan mandarme informacion en español.

Thanks for a great site. I found you through a search, and of the several sites I've visited, I have to say that I appreciate those jokes! I am a little wary of OA because I attended 2-3 meetings several years ago, and everyone was promoting the no sugar/flour solution. I tried a meeting elsewhere back in April. Same thing, and I have a friend just over the border. I don't want to be discouraged by going and hearing this constantly. I think it's important to make my own food plan based on honest effort and nutrition principles. So to get up my nerve I've been subscribing to Lifeline and do better when I read it. Your site inspired me-gives me hope that the program can work according to the Traditions. Thanks; I needed that!

I wanted to thank you for having this wonderful sight. I hopefully have gotten a hold of WSO OA, so that my friends and I can charter a group. I just have one recommendation about the sight. I had difficulty reading the yellow writing on the pale background, just FYI. Thank you again for reaching out. EWW

I'm just beginning to research OA on the Internet and yours is one of the few web sites that I've marked on my "favorites" list. Surprisingly, there isn't a lot of info out there beyond the basics on OA-nothing in comparison to AA! Thanks! Melissa L., bleutz@eagnet.com

Hi there my name is Rob H. I'm a compulsive overeater. My local intergroup is about to conduct an inventory of the intergroup. I am trying to find another intergroup that has done that and might have a format that was used that they would be willing to share. Can your group help? Thanks. I can be reached at rhenry@ngs.org. Thanks, Rob

Need help to help for myself and my two married daughters. I have come from having anorexia when I was 20-5'4 and 109. I almost died. Periods stopped, hemorrhaged, almost couldn't save me. I now weigh close to 200 lb. and still feel the same as when I was 109. I hate my body. Never had any help at 130 lb. Dr. said I was fat. I look great at 150 lb. as I have a large frame. Help me find a chat group online as there are no groups anywhere within 200 miles from where I live. Marilyn C.

My name is Sandi and I am horribly obese. I think I weigh close to 400 lb. But I don't know for sure because no scales will weigh me. HELP!!! I do not want my son to grow up an orphan.

Enjoyed your newsletter.

My name is Tabitha, I am a compulsive overeater in Central Pennsylvania. I just wanted to say Hi! and thanks for your web site. I found it very informative. I especially liked the humor from the Lifeline magazine in your newsletter. So I thank you for being there, I needed it especially since I've been in relapse for about 10 months. Thank you.

I am a 25 from Florida and I weigh 450 lb. and I need help. I am not happy and I wish it would all just go away. I live at home with my mother and she is very worried about me .I turned to smoking crack and snorting cocaine and I need help. Please help.

My name is Sonya and I’m in need of an OA Sponsor. I live in Richlands, NC. Can you help me? My email address is bettermade@att.net

I have recently sent an e-mail requesting info on becoming a member. Do you have any info on centers in the Reading, Pa area? On the Dover area? Thank you!

Please send me information on any upcoming events. Also, any information on becoming a member would be greatly appreciated. Thank you!

I was a member of Overeaters Anonymous about five years ago, but then moved to an area where there were no meetings. I always found the OA literature very helpful, but lost most of what I had when we moved. I especially enjoyed one book that I believe was called "Food for Thought." Anyway, it had a page for each day of the year, and I got a lot of help from these readings. I'm writing to you to ask if you could give me the address where I could purchase some of this literature. I believe it was something like Hazelden?? Thank you in advance for any help you can give me.

Would you please put me on your OA mailing list. I am interested in any retreats, marathons, etc. Thank you, Linda S.

You can find Pgh. Meeting info at the web site below. Hope this is helpful. http://trfn.clpgh.org/oa. You wrote: Could you please e-mail a listing of meetings in the Pittsburgh area? Thank you very much. Jennifer

I would like information as it comes in of upcoming OA events. The Tuesday night meeting is sponsoring a Marathon on Saturday, October17th, 9 am till 4 PM. It will be held at St. Vincent's Hospital, Dr. McGarvey Hall. $4.00, but if you can't pay don't stay away. Call Fran. If you need more information let me know. margiefrezza@ee.gannon.edu

Mel asked for someone to check this web site occasionally and I have volunteered. I have been working the program for a year now and had found the information on this site really helpful especially in the beginning. Thanks for taking the time to serve and reach out to other compulsive overeaters like myself who need to hear the message of recovery. May this ministry of yours continue to be in God's will. Peace, Margie F.

I am Steve and I am an compulsive overeater. My dilemma is there is only one man in our group and I cannot relate to him. I need a sponsor bad. Any suggestions? I have been in the program 7 months abstinent 40 days, 30 days, 7 days and now 4 days. I really need help. I have been sober 2 years and go to a lot of AA meetings but I really need OA. I am 6' 300lbs. I have lost 70lbs but I am gaining weight again. Thanks, Steve O, email-steveo38@hotmail.com

Thanks for your input on our web site. I did have a hit counter on our site, but when I went to upload it to Erols (our web host), it wouldn't accept the site with it. I use Microsoft FrontPage98 to create, maintain, and upload the site and Erols' server doesn't have Frontpage Extensions. (I will forward our link to WSO for approval. Thanks for the suggestion. Yes, please tell about your Yahoo listing story :) Susie T. :) email--susie@inpactam.org Web site: http://www.inpactam.org

I really like your web site. The only thing that might be missing is a link to the WSO web site. Also, it's probably a good idea to have your web site checked by WSO for approval. WSO approved our site-no hassles. Also, a counter on the home page is a good idea I think. Did you code this site yourself? Use MS Frontpage? Other software? I can offer you the story of how we got listed on Yahoo if you're interested. Congratulations, it's great! Vi

I have a question regarding your OA web site at http://frontpage.erie.net/erieoa/default.htm. Do you pay for your web site hosting in accordance with the OA Traditions? I've run into a snag with our web site since it's hosted by a free service (Tripod http://members.tripod.com/Frederick_OA). Any suggestions on where to find inexpensive web hosting? Thanks! Susie T. :) E-mail-jewski@erols.com work e-mail, susie@inpactam.org

Thanks for your input regarding OA Web site hosting. I took your suggestion and uploaded our site to my personal ISP account. You are welcome to visit our site at http://users.erols.com/jewski/jewski/ Any input is welcome. Susie T. :)

Hi, my name is Tereza and I saw your site online. I'm an OA member here in my city (Curitiba - Brazil), I attend to meetings and practice the Twelve Steps and Traditions. I'd like to submit an article about OA, but I didn't figure out which was the next subject. Please, contact me so I can write you down about how OA changed my life. Thanks, Tereza Toledoterezatoledo@hotmail.com

I have a 27-year-old daughter and she needs some help with her eating habits. She has just told me recently that she gets up in the middle of the night and has to have something to eat. She knows that she needs help but with us in this small town. There isn't really anyplace around this area to go. Could you please send me some information on how her family can help. Thanks ever so much. Whatever the cost please let me know. Ann Marie Ruane, Laceyville, PA

Is it possible to get an OA pen pal? I live in California and so far have not gone to a meeting. Thank you.

I am Lynne and I am an overeater. Could you assist me to connect with an email OA meeting and a sponsor please as I need some serious help. With hope, Lynne

Got your address from the Erie OA home page. Am looking for a way to communicate on-line with other OAs. I live in an area with a very small OA group and few meetings. Do you have any suggestions? My e-mail address is vcaruso@pct.edu

It is wonderful to know you are there. I'm new and would like a sponsor. It takes me a hour to get to a meeting. I know my recovery is in the steps. I would like to know more about the steps. Email is 4570@wtvl.net. Thanks for any help. It’s an improvement.

Do you have any info on a local chapter in Altoona? I had contacted them a few years ago but cannot find their info now. So I don't know if the group is still active or not. Thank you so much. Regards, Vicki L.

My name is Vicky! I'm 25 yr. old and am at my height weight at 295lb. I need help. Please let me know when and where Erie meeting times are! I really think you guys can help me!!!! Thank you, Vicky

I'm a 28-year-old compulsive overeater. I have gone through multiple weight loss programs since age 8 and have even had bariatric surgery to "fix" my weight problem. I am not as heavy as I was 3 years ago, when I had my surgery, but I am realizing that my weight problem and struggle with food is a result of my inner lack of control. I need to gain control over food, and cease it's control over me and my life. I am interested in attending OA in attempts to do just this. I guess what I'm asking for is a schedule of OA meetings and reassurance that this will help me gain control of my life. Thank you for your time. Yvonne

Hola mi nombre es Maria Alexandra, soy de Guayaquil, Ecuador, tengo 31 años,   necesito informacvion del grupo y literatura en español, espero que puedas   contestarme....Besos Alexa, Alexandra B., Email-barretoalexandra@hotmail.com

Could you please let me know days, times, locations of meetings in Erie?  I would be interested in receiving OA newsletter. Thanks! Email-Seo424@aol.com

My name is Karren and I am a compulsive overeater from Bakersfield, California. I have been in O.A. 13 years and am in relapse right now. The meetings in my town are small with very little recovery. I have tried to go to AA but it doesn't help when I am alone at night and need contact with another C.O.I am a nurse at a Federal prison and work the swing shift. I leave my house at 12 noon and return at midnight 5 days/week. I seem to do alot of my eating when I get home. I am very lonely. I am looking for some online Buddies who work the 12 step program and have some experience, strength and hope to share with me.I have been surfing the Web forever and can't seem to find anyone. Do you know of any chat rooms for C.O.? Do you know anyone who would be willing to sponsor me online. I am desperate and need help. Thank you so much.Please respond. Email-Kkr3lvn@aol.com

I would like to join your e-mail list fellowship. my e-mail address is BelleDent@webtv.net, Yours in the Spirit, BD.

I received an update regarding the OA/Erie web page. I'm very interested in the marathon planned for Oct. 16. Just have to find out how far Erie is from New York!! In any case, if I'm able t attend...if you need a leader or qualifier, I would be available. I will have one year of abstinence on Oct. 15th! I'm so happy and have much ESH to give. Glad to hear from you! Shana C., Rockland County, NY, Email-shana44@webtv.net

Thanks for touching base with me. Mel has asked me to make some maps and restaurants information up for the Fall Marathon. This has been done and I will be giving him about 30 copies of each at the Sat. Morning Group at Our Savior Church. My wife, Jan, and I will be out of town that day, but if there is anything else that I can do, let me know. Take Care, Chris, Email-gunman@erie.net

Hi! I am an OA member from Harrisburg, PA. Please let me know of upcoming events in the area! Thanks! Maria ZephyrRoscoe@hotmail.com

Just looking on my computer and found Erie. Just sending you our marathon information late but I just thought I would pass it on we are not too far. Jeannie, New Brighton, PA-jlarue@ccia.com

Hello, My name is Becky K. I am seeking help in locating an OA chapter in m area. I attend Messiah College in Grantham, Pa, which is just south of Harrisburg, PA. (Near Camp Hill, Mechanicsburg, Dillsburg, Lemoyne) Could you please put me in touch with the chapter nearest me or with someone who can help me find one. I have been in treatment for my eating disorder (compulsive binge eating) for over a year now, and was referred to your program. I am looking forward to getting in touch with someone. Thanks so much! Becky-becky_kennedy@hotmail.com 

Do you have any eating disorder support groups in New Jersey? Thanks. Michael-mlsew@home.com 

Looking for meeting information in the Indianapolis area. I have admitted that I need assistance with my eating problem. Would love to hear from anyone!!, Janet-jmitchell@cji.state.in.us 

Just found your web page. I really feel motivated to find help!! Do you know of a website from the Indianapolis or Indiana area? If not, I will try to keep up with yours. Thanks, J W.-Ward1N@mh.org.au 

am sending this from the eating disorders unit-Melbourne-Victoria 3052, Australia . thank you for a copy of the 12 steps. Have been trying to get a copy of them for a while. Our unit has 8 inpatient beds and 5 day program places. At this point we do not treat overeating but as you are aware binging is one of the problems our patients suffer from. We are designing a web site and hope to be operational in the next few months. Like your site. thanks again. Helen-carabat@bigpond.com.au 

Hi; I found your name on OA's Erie PA web site. I need some help and would like to find a meeting in Pittsburgh PA. I can't seem to locate a phone number or contact in this area. Do you know of anyone? Thanks in advance. Bill-bkrewin@yahoo.com 

Hello, My name is Jen and I live in Devon, PA. I was wondering if you know if there is a OEA group closer to me. Thanks for your help!-Jenifer374@aol.com 

I am looking to find and online sponsor. any info on how to do this. I would appreciate it. JenIvqueen11@aol.com

Dear Friends, The Annual Region 2 OA Convention is fast approaching and many people have already signed up! We would love you and your friends to join us at this amazing event in lovely downtown San Francisco! We've got lots of registrations already, great speakers and a fantastic schedule. And speaking of schedule, the convention program is now available online at http://www.oasf.org/announce.html#progdnld. You can view it in HTML, or download it as DOC, TXT, RTF, or Adobe PDF files. In it you will find the complete schedule of events, as well as the marathon and workshop topics. Printed copies of the program should be available at your literature table in a few weeks. Registration forms can also be found at http://www.oasf.org/announce.html. Please forward this message to everyone you know in program!! We're aiming for over 500 people to attend, so I encourage you to announce it at your meetings and let people know the schedule and registration are available on the web at www.oasf.org. And get your registration form in soon so you can join the fun in San Francisco!! And kindly forgive me if you end up getting duplicates of this email, or if you are not interested in this event. Yours in service, Greg, Program Chair, Region 2 Year 2000 Convention Committee-gcpvision@earthlink.net 

I am beginning to think that my ex-girlfriend may be anorexic. We just broke up and she thinks that she isn't pretty enough and all of those things. She only ate one meal today and when I asked her to eat something for me before she went to bed, she said she couldn't because she would feel guilty about it. She has had unusual menstrual cycles, she doesn't sleep well, she is a perfectionist, and she thinks she needs to lose lots of weight. I have tried to tell her this is not the way to lose weight, but she wont listen. I want to help but I don't want her to think I am being a pest by asking her what she eats and telling her she may have a problem. What do I do? How can I help her?-JRJPA1980@aol.com 

Hi! My name is Jennifer J. I am a 20 year old compulsive overeater. I am in desperate need of help. I am morbidly obese. I am 4'11 & weigh 304 lbs. I am also in a wheelchair due to something unknown that's like Athlatoid Cerebral Palsy. I also have severe major depression, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, ADHD Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, hypothyroidism, sleep apnea, several visual impairments, & possible Albrights genetic syndrome. Do you OA would be helpful for me? When & where are the meeting? Are any of the local members around my age? How much does it cost to join? Thank you. Jenn-prinsters@uswest.net 

Hi, I found your page will looking for a group in Michigan. Do you know how I could locate on in Michigan?-cthraves@peco-energy.com 

Hi. I am looking to join a group program. Do you know of a program in the Philadelphia area?-Holly48230@aol.com 

Thank you. God is not to be resorted to for our personal problems. Face them, accept them, and deal with them yourself, admitting that success or failure is your own responsibility and not someone else's. If I ever get out of this awful period of my life, I will know it is because of me. Trust your willpower, it's a lot stronger than you think. Anyway, if you don't, don't go blaming some supernatural force. Not guilty of suffering: responsible in front of God, yourself and the others. As we say here in France "aide toi, le ciel t'aidera". Take care, keep hope.-marie.forgeard@libertysurf.fr 

How do I know if I should start going to oa? I am 5'4, 145lbs & overeat. Recently I have been throwing up because I don't want to gain any more weight from overeating. Can oa help? I loved the information contained here. I have one suggestion. It is difficult to read due to the background. I would change the background to a solid color so that it isn't so hard to read. Darlene Day-dardotstar@jps.net 

Hi! I am new to this electronic correspondence. I am northeast of Erie. where we have several meetings of O.A. I just wondered if there were any info or chat exchanges available on line. You Web info came up in my searching. I won’t find out if I don’t ask. Have a good day Eleanor-elebel@webtv.net 

After a particularly bad month, which ended yesterday in a particularly bad day since my husband was gone and I could eat all day long with no one to see, I logged on looking for help. Your newsletters inspire me to try to attend the noon meeting. I hope I can make it, but even if I can't you have already helped me.-rickam1@juno.com 

Hello O/A Folks, I had this rather old list of O/A addresses and now that I've entered them in my system I decided to send a message out to see which address are still valid and who would reply to my message. If your still in O/A and want to communicate, Please reply! May peace and respect for our earth guide all our life journeys. Love & Hugs Rick M. of Friday night Libertae meeting in Bensalem Pa. (Region 7, Phila. Area Intergroup) Thank-you 

I just found out I was an overeater by reading up on the signs. I am slowly dealing with the steps that help one to overcome this disorder. Feedback on the web-site I especially liked the check list, I answered "Yes" on every question. Nicole-Nicolemee@hotmail.com 

Hi! I am Regina Barros from the Philippines. I have visited your website and is very interested in your cause. You see, I am a compulsive eater or what others call an emotional eater (I binge or indulge in eating whenever I feel sad, angry or any negative feeling). Because of this, my weight is now about 210 pounds, which is too much for my 5 feet 2 inches frame. Presently, I have lots of illnesses due to my being an overweight and I know I really have to lose this "excess baggage" but still I can't seem to do it. I am too emotionally weak to fight the temptation to binge. I would really need somebody to help me now, that's why I would like to ask if you know of an overeaters anonymous located in the Philippines. I would really like to join one and hopefully solve my eating problems. Thank you for your help and more power! Regina Barros-regina_barros@yahoo.com 

Hi I am looking for an overeaters organization in my area. I live in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. Can you inform me of any groups in my area? Please help, this is my last resort. Rebecca-Rebecca.Kenyon@telus.com 

hi my name is eldeen and i would like to know if you know if there is a program in montrose pa this is my address rr 6 box 6245 montrose pa 18801 I'm interested in joining your group. the jones-jones@mymail.emcyber.com 

This site looks great!! MFoxyone2@aol.com 

Hello, My name is Mary. I joined OA in 1989. At that time I went into a treatment center and after 30 days was able to come home and maintain the program and my recovery for two years. I lost 70lbs. However, in 1991 I started having trouble with my marriage and began struggle with my program. In 1995, I was divorced at the same time I went into relapse and gained by all of the weight I lost put some. At this time I weight almost 300 lb. more than I ever thought I could weight. I'm sorry to go on so long but I am trying to reach out for help.-MSULLIVAN22@aol.com 

I would like to log-in to on-line meetings and find an on-line sponsor but I don't know how to go about it. The OA website gives very little information. Can you help. I would be most grateful! Thank you, Mary 

hi my name is tami. i have been in program for 1 1/2 years. i love this program. i love the way i am learning a new way of life all GIVEN to me in twelve simple steps, AND i have a book (the 12 steps) that tells me exactly what i need to do to get on this spiritual journey. what a special, special gift i have been given. I’m looking for more people to e-mail. i loved your newsletter. feel free to contact me. tami santore-tami298@cs.com 

Hi, I wonder if you could possibly let me know of other OE's that are situated in Ireland. I'm living in Dublin and could do with some help and someone to talk to that possibly understands what I'm going through. Thank you, Aine-aineone@eircom.net 

OA ON LINE Meetings? THIS IS GOOD FOR SHUT INS; PEOPLE WHO NEED EXTRA MEETINGS; PEOPLE WHOSE HOURS DO NOT CO-INCIDE WITH MEETINGS OUT OF THEIR HOME; PEOPLE WHO WISH TO KNOW HOW OTHERS THINK AND WORK THEIR PROGRAM. 

Please join our small group. e-mail-OA13ONLINE@WEBTV.NET HOPE TO HEAR FROM YOU. 

I AM EUNICE AND A VERY COMPULSIVE HOPEFULLY RECOVERING OVEREATER WHO STILL HAS A LOT TO LEARN. Allen-bubbazadda@webtv.net 

I will be moving to Lords Valley, Pa. & I am desperately looking for meetings close by. I have been in OA for many years, and it has changed my life completely. I am living i N.J. presently and happen to be very lucky that there are meeting all around me. Should you happen to have a meeting list of places close to me , I would greatly appreciate it. Hoping to hear from you. Thank you. Lynn-dwillenb@nai-online.com 

Good afternoon! Please advise where I can find a meeting location for OA that is closest to where I live. Thank you! Danielle 

HI, NY NAME IS SHARON I'M FROM MEXICO CITY WE DO HAVE MEETINGS AROUND HERE BUT I WORK , AND I'M NOT ABLE TO GET TO THEM, I WILL LOVE IF U NOW ABOUT ANY MEETING ON THE WEB, I WILL APRECIATE IF U CAN SEND ME THAT INFORMATION. I REALLY NEED IT. THANKS FOR THIS BEAUTIFULL PAGE. SHARON-sharonfrid@yahoo.com 

I had a nice visit to your website today. Very user friendly and informative. Thanks. 

hi i am from nz and im a c o e . i believe the 12 steps is a great way to live my life. Janet-jcarmine@mpinet.net 

Hi My name is Denise , and I would love to participate in upcoming events as well as meetings. Please respond soon , as I am out of control. I live in Titusville PA. I tracked your sight threw an eating disorder email. Thank you Denise. 

www.oaregion6.org is available. We try to follow the OA guidelines and hopefully do not link to websites that are not conforming to OA traditions. We do not link to websites that in turn are linking to outside web pages. have commercial banners of some sort, or who link to outside issues, groups or individuals. such linking is an implied endorsement.-victorPFDCLERK@aol.com 

Hi, My name is Barbara and i am a recovering alcoholic and compulsive overeater. I am writing to you because I can't go to meetings but need help with food. I cannot control my eating and am feeling depressed angry and lonely. I really don't know what to do. Is there any help for me over the internet? Barbara 

Hi my name is Misty and I visited your sight as part of a project. I attend the University of Alabama's school of Social Work and in one of our practice classes we have to design and role-play a self-help group throughout the semester. We chose eating disorder's because we feel it is an issue that is sometimes overlooked in colleges. I would welcome any help from anyone who wants to tell me more about OA and help us realistically role-play and gain experience in helping others. I have never personally dealt with this so I am not sure how to "tell my story". I hope I have not come across in an offensive manner that whoever reads this may feel I want to pretend I have a disorder that is a reality for so many people. I just want to be the best social worker I can be and be sensitive and knowledgeable about eating disorders before I do this project but I do not know how to "play" someone with an eating disorder. I enjoyed visiting the sight it was helpful in seeing how the meetings are designed. I wish all of you the best.-Mistyzbamachick@aol.com  

Hi My Name is Susan I am a compulsive overeater in Ramstein, Germany

I got your name from the Erie OA website. I am looking for OAers on the east coast that would be willing to talk to me on the phone, for some long distance OA support. We have a small OA group here - 4 or 5 of us, on an American military base. I have 8 years of abstinence - 15 years in OA and I am in a relapse and I am trying desperately to get help. I need to talk to other OAs that are abstinent. I am hoping to find some one that will go to their meeting and plead my case and get permission to send me phone # - I REALLY REALLY NEED SOME HELP!!!! 

We are 6 hours ahead of you guys - I can call between 8:00 am and 3:00 pm your time. I'd be happy to provide any other information about myself that you would like. abbotts abbotts@interquest.de Thank you for listening - I hope you can help. Susan 

Hello, I’m looking for an on line support group. Do you have any information? Thank you! J.A. in Ma.-jeanava@webpc.dellnet.com 

I have just made my 1st contact for today as well as my 1st online contact. I am familiar with OA and have been very successful in the past in a metropolitan area. However, at this time I am in a rural community without a meeting. It is wonderful to literally connect with those I know understand and love one another unconditionally. I am looking for support. mewmmw@macomb.com 

I found your website very interesting, especially since I live only 10 miles from Dover, DE and didn't know they were regional headquarters. Thank you for the information. Happy New Year to you all! dolpn00@aol.com 

Hello! I am compiling a list of links for the web page that we in the South Jersey Intergroup are putting together. May we have permission to add a link to your page? Once copyright permissions are gained, I can send you the address of our page as well. Sincerely, Alisen-ali99@mindspring.com 

My name is Cathy and I am a compulsive overeater and bulimic. I have been in OA in New York for five years. My first year was crazy the next year and a half I really took off and then it was gone. I have not been abstinent more the a month or two in three years. Long story short 7/94 I was 427lbs, I lost 175lbs and felt great! For whatever reason I gave up and I am now back to 380lbs. I still have a great deal of faith in the program it is me I don't trust. I am hoping an on-line sponsor will help me. Someone who I will never meet and therefore will feel free to bear my soul to. I realize this is not a therapy group, but I have a lot of crap going on in my head and I need to let go of it. I am in group therapy and in the misted of looking for individual therapy, but for now i need to start working this program again. If you know anyone who is willing to sponsor by e-mail please give her/him my address. I will be truly grateful. Sincerely, Cathy-Cookella@aol.com 

i have a friend that lost a great deal of weight on your diet about 25 years ago. can you send me a copy so that i can pass it on to another friend who is really obese and needs help...i don't want to suggest a diet to her, but i would be able to discuss it with her if i had a copy of the diet to show her, maybe. thanks for your help. I am new to all this and need more information regarding the erie OA groups, is there online chats from Erie residence and support meetings??? Donna-DALOPER620@aol.com 

I need to loose 100lbs and boy it is so hard anymore, I use to drop weight at a drop of a hat, well a lot of bad habits to get rid of quit smoking last year one week before Christmas cold turkey and I don't want to start that again and now I eat like I use to smoke. thank you-alyssag@bellsouth.net 

I WOULD LIKE TO RECEIVE MORE INFORMATION ABOUT THIS PROGRAM. THANK YOU, ALYSSA

 Hi. I'm from Meadville. A friend and I both are very interested in Overeaters Anonymous. We both are already in recovery (AA), and feel that if anything can help us it's the program of OA, but we didn't even know if there was any groups around here. I found you, so now need to know where the meetings are. Would you please send me a meeting list? Thanks so much. Lorrie-lorrie12@toolcity.net 

Hi again. So, if I had of looked a little further, I would have found the meeting list. And I'm so excited to know there is a meeting in Meadville. I'm calling my friend right now. I believe we'll check it out this Thursday night. Thanks for the Web page! It's helped a lot. Lorrie 

Hi my name is Anna-Lisa. I am from Bournemouth U.K. and i would welcome E-Mails from other OAers around the world. I look forward to hearing from you all. Yours in fellowship, Anna-Lisa-m044wf00@cwcom.net 

Hi, I'm Valerie Tibbs at vtibbs@weirnet.com and I'm very interested in OA support. Dale-murphees@webtv.net

What is e-mail add. so I can find closest meeting to me here in Sedalia Mo. Thanks, Eunice vcaruso@pct.edu 

Hi. I got the message on the Erie Intergroup and am looking for people with whom to share via e-mail. We don't have much of a network here in Williamsport, and I find it very helpful to be able to share my OA issues online. I would like to add your name to my list of OA friends, if that's okay with you. I look forward to hearing from you. My e-mail address is vcaruso@pct.edu. 

My name is Verna and, yes, I am a compulsive overeater. Love and Peace in the Program-VernaRGrossLaw@aol.com 

Hi there. I'm a member of OA here in Baltimore, Maryland. I think there's a retreat in Ocean City in a couple weeks that someone told me had an affiliation with PA. Anyway, I’ve been struggling with my food again lately. I have recently changed job locations and desperately miss my old friends and so, therefore, I know why I am eating more but the INSANITY of it is that I know better but don't seem to stop it. That's the worst part of all. Thanks for listening. Nina-priya@dynaweb.lk

I answered yes to every question and would like to know if you are aware of any overeaters support groups in Pittsburgh? Thank you, Lisa-borvuli@stargate.net