More and more men are finding a place in ABA. The aim of this retreat is to provide a space where men can discuss issues that are not always addressed in the wider fellowship.
‘Wellness” is a controversial word in the health industry. We find this struggle to be a common experience among numerous members in the rooms of ABA; Many of us have gone to extreme measures in the pursuit of perceived wellness and perfection.
Former Meetings Resources
There used to be meetings in the following places and these people have offered to be contacts in case someone in the area is interested in having a meeting started again:
Like all 12-Step Fellowships, ABA uses a “we” program, and our unity is our most precious attribute. The message we carry to the anorexic or bulimic who still suffers must be simple and clear to avoid confusing anyone or blurring the unique nature of ABA.
“What do you mean by ‘sobriety’?” “How do you get sober?”
These two questions are probably the ones most commonly asked by newcomers to Anorexics and Bulimics Anonymous. Our unique path to recovery is based on our definition of the “drug” to which we are addicted, the concept of “sobriety,” and our common method of achieving sobriety by obtaining meal-support from other people. It is no exaggeration to state that our very existence as a united Fellowship depends upon these t
‘Wellness” is a controversial word in the health industry. We find this struggle to be a common experience among numerous members in the rooms of ABA; Many of us have gone to extreme measures in the pursuit of perceived wellness and perfection.
April 2026 "We gather together for one purpose only: to provide a wellspring of hope for the hopeless” (ABA, pg. 172). This month's theme, Springing into Life , is about the beautiful transformation that happens in recovery as we move towards our healing and freedom. "We gather together for one purpose only: to provide a well spring of hope for the hopeless” (ABA, pg. 172). What a powerful quote within our beloved ABA text, which emphasizes just how much of our wellness
Commitment and love are powerful experiences on their own, but when the two are combined something remarkable happens. This was not an overnight matter as many of us struggled for years with unbearable internal pressure. Our perfectionism led to distorted ideas as to what love and commitment were about. We could not live with these impossible standards and so we found a way out. Commitments then became painful reminders and we sought to escape them. Many of us doubted our
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