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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The literature of ABA refers at times to gatherings of our members as "Meetings" or "Groups," and at times uses the term "Home Group." These terms are not interchangeable, yet many ABA members are confused about how to distinguish among them. This document will define the concepts and explain the key features that make each of them different from the others.
Thank you for volunteering to receive calls from newcomers. Here are some important suggestions for taking these calls. Remember that you may be the newcomer's first contact with ABA and how you receive the call reflects on ABA as a whole. (Recall how important your first contact with ABA was to your recovery).
Sponsorship in Anorexics and Bulimics Anonymous: This document will not repeat what is written in our basic textbook on the subject of sponsorship, but rather will elaborate on certain other aspects of the subject and, in particular, provide specific and practical guidance to interested members.
Many people contact the GSA inquiring about how to obtain an ABA sponsor. Although we have no definitive solution to the vitally important problem of finding experienced sponsorship in a Fellowship as young and new as ABA, here are a few suggestions:
People from all over the world come to the virtual meetings looking for recovery from anorexia, bulimia, and related eating disorders. If the worldwide need for recovery from eating disorders is so extensive, then starting more virtual meetings seems to be the logical solution.
Here are guidelines for being the chairperson of an ABA meeting including who can chair, how to prepare, and how to choose a “sober member” to tell their story if needed. Some of the suggestions are for online meetings however most suggestions apply to face-to-face meetings also. Chairing a meeting is a good way to do service.
