Daily Quote
Before being introduced to EDA, I struggled with admitting powerlessness and surrendering because I thought it meant weakness. It took another member of the Twelve Step fellowship to reframe this skewed perception. She explained that instead of seeing surrender as weakness, I should think of it as joining the “winning team.” That completely changed me: It gave me permission to finally let go of my disorder. Even now, ten years into my recovery, surrender has to happen every single day for me. I continually recognize that in myself and I remind my clients who struggle, too. Working the Steps of EDA brought me from a place of captivity to a place of freedom and peace, and for that I am truly grateful.
A Treatment Professional Shares Her Story (EDA Big Book 327-28)
EDA literature translation team seeking volunteers
Help us translate our literature into other languages. We could use your service.
Zoom Meeting Line Issue Resolved
Zoom meeting ID 570 242 738 has changed. Please view meeting listings for up-to-date Zoom IDs.
Keep online meetings safe
We want our online meetings to be welcoming, safe, and accessible places for everyone. While most meetings run smoothly, it’s important to be prepared if someone joins with the intention of being disruptive.
Updated Literature Tab
We've reorganized and streamlined the page to make it easier for newcomers—and longtime members alike—to find EDA resources.
October Service Board Meeting
The next EDA General Service Board meeting will be held Sunday, October 11 from 1-3pm Eastern Time on Zoom.
April 2026 GSB Meeting
On April 12, elections will be held for the following General Service Board Positions: Secretary, Treasurer, Vice-Chair, Chair.
Upcoming GSB Elections
On April 12, elections will be held for the following General Service Board Positions: Secretary, Treasurer, Vice-Chair, Chair.
Seeking Feedback
Please give us your feedback by February 15, 2026, on two new documents that were recently approved by the General Service Board.
Literature Motions
At the January 2026 General Service Board meeting, the membership voted to approve three documents and post drafts of two other documents for EDA member feedback.
Translated Captions
EDA now has Zoom translated captions service for all GSB-sponsored Zoom lines. This feature not only helps expand our international scope but also may be used for same-language captions as an accessibility aid.
But One Primary Purpose
EDA’s 5th Tradition states, “Each group has but one primary purpose, to carry its message of recovery to others with eating disorders.”
Hardcover Big Books now available
At long last, hardcover copies of the EDA Big Book are now available! Like the paperback book, the hardcover is available for sale at
Turner Publishing
Amazon
Barnes & Noble
Request: If you have a favorite local bookstore,…
Helpful Links for Your Group
Click to review some links to guide you on best meeting practices and tools for your meeting.
EDA Traditions
Eating Disorders Anonymous' original members had such deep respect for AA experience that they adopted, with only slight modification, all of AA’s 12 Traditions. This July we reflect on Tradition Seven.
Represent Your EDA Meeting
The General Service Board of EDA supports the members and groups of EDA. Every EDA meeting should elect a General Service Representative to carry the perspective of the group to the General Service Board.
Service = Recovery
For most people, service is a key aspect of strong personal recovery. We can be mindful of balance and overcommitment while still embracing the critical role of service in our own recovery.
EDA Zoom Security
New resources are now available under the EDA Meetings and Meeting Readings section of the EDA Literature page.
Audio Stories
On the EDA website, there is a wealth of materials found under the Literature tab. In particular, the dropdown option for Workshops offers audio files of past workshops along with power points and worksheets.
Harassment is never welcome
Some situations can be resolved by setting a clear and firm boundary with an individual directly. Other situations may require further action.
Search meetings by “Type”
The Meetings Listing page now includes the addition of 'Types'. Users may search for a meeting by type like 'literature,' 'meditation,' 'speaker,' etc.