Our distinct experiences in recovering from our eating disorders, however, led these same original members to interpret not only the Twelve Steps but the Twelve Traditions to more specifically address EDA members and groups. Thus, much like the Steps of EDA, the Traditions of EDA are both consistent with and different from those of AA.
In July we are reflecting on the seventh tradition detailed below.
Every EDA group ought to be fully self-supporting, declining outside contributions. EDA subsists solely on voluntary donations from its members. Financial contributions from outside our fellowship would distract from our primary purpose and undermine group autonomy. Each EDA group is responsible for its own expenses, while carrying a prudent reserve.
| EDA’s Twelve Traditions are reprinted and adapted from the first 164 pages of the “Big Book”, Alcoholics Anonymous, with permission from Alcoholics Anonymous World Services, Inc. Permission to reprint and adapt this material does not mean that AA has reviewed or approved this or any other EDA material. AA is a program for recovery from alcoholism only. Use of AA material in the program of EDA, which is patterned after that of AA but which addresses other issues, does not constitute endorsement by or affiliation with AA. |