Overeaters Anonymous to Celebrate International Unity Day

This coming weekend, the local service body of the international organization Overeaters Anonymous (OA) will gather at a free local event in celebration of Unity Day. Observed annually across the globe, Unity Day is an opportunity for OA members worldwide to pause and together reaffirm the strength inherent in OA’s unity.

“While OA members have widely varied symptoms and diverse backgrounds, the unity of OA's solution overcomes all differences and sets members on a common path where we welcome and value any prospective members,” said Joy M., a longtime member and current board member of OA Milwaukee Area Intergroup (OAMAI).

OAMAI, which serves the entire eastern half of Wisconsin, will observe Unity Day with a two-hour program in Wauwatosa featuring two unique panels, “Recovery from Relapse” and “The Maintenance of Daily Abstinence.” At the event, attendees will have a chance to ask questions, hear personal stories of recovery, explore literature, meet members, and identify local small support group meetings.

The event will be held Saturday, Feb. 29, 10 a.m. – noon in building #14 of the Aurora Psychiatric Hospital, 1220 Dewey Ave., Wauwatosa, Wis. Those interested in learning more about Overeaters Anonymous and the local service body known as OAMAI are invited to attend. There are no fees to attend and registration is not required.

“We hope those interested in recovery from compulsive eating behaviors will join us for Unity Day!” said the local OAMAI chairperson. “We are a wonderfully welcoming and supportive group and we welcome new and prospective members with open arms.”

For more information or to inquire about this event, please contact Info@OAMilwaukee.org .

About Overeaters Anonymous:

Overeaters Anonymous (OA) is a fellowship of individuals who, through shared experience, strength, and hope, are recovering from compulsive overeating. OA welcomes everyone who wants to stop eating compulsively. OA is not affiliated with any public or private organization, political movement, ideology, or religious doctrine. The primary purpose of OA is to help members abstain from compulsive eating and compulsive food behaviors and to carry the message of recovery through the Twelve Steps of OA to those who still suffer. www.oa.org

About Overeaters Anonymous Milwaukee Area Intergroup:

The Milwaukee Area Intergroup of Overeaters Anonymous (OAMAI) is the local affiliation of the international organization. It serves members who reside in the eastern half of Wisconsin including the Milwaukee Metropolitan Area, areas south to the state border and areas north to Green Bay and beyond. OAMAI holds business meetings on the third Monday of each month at 6:30 p.m. Newcomers are always welcome to attend any of the local support groups. For more information on the groups and OA in general, please visit www.OAMilwaukee.org email info@OAMilwaukee.org or call 414-259-0640.