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Understanding the Role of CoDA and ACA Support Groups
When we find ourselves navigating the complex emotions and challenges that come from codependency or growing up in dysfunctional families, it can feel overwhelming. I know how important it is to have a safe space where you can share your experiences, learn, and heal. That’s where the WEW support groups offer a gentle, supportive environment tailored specifically for women seeking recovery through the Twelve Step program of Co-Dependents Anonymous (CoDA) and Adult Children of


Your Guide to the CoDA-WEW Meeting Schedule
Finding the right support can be a gentle step toward healing. When you are navigating recovery from codependency or the effects of a dysfunctional family, knowing when and where to connect with others who understand your journey is essential. That’s why I want to share with you the CoDA-WEW meeting schedule—a resource designed to help you find comfort, connection, and community through women-only virtual meetings. Whether you are new to CoDA or have been part of the program


Empowering Women Through Women-Only Support in CoDA
When I first discovered the power of connection in recovery, I realized how vital it is to find a space where I could truly be myself. For many women, healing from codependency or dysfunctional family backgrounds can feel overwhelming and isolating. That’s why women-only support in CoDA (Codependents Anonymous) has become such a beacon of hope. It offers a gentle, understanding environment where women can share their stories, learn from each other, and grow stronger together.


Finding Online Support for Codependency: A Gentle Guide to Healing Together
When you first realize that codependency has shaped your relationships, it can feel overwhelming. You might wonder where to turn for understanding and support. The good news is that you are not alone, and there are caring communities ready to walk alongside you. Finding a safe space to share your experiences and learn healthier ways to connect is a vital step toward healing. Today, I want to gently guide you through the process of finding online support for codependency, so y


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CoDA Weekly Reading | Perfectionism


Copy of Step 12 & The Gift of Recovery
"Having had a spiritual awakening as the result of these steps, we tried to carry this message to other codependents, and to practice...


CoDA Weekly Reading
Life’s Greatest Test To be needed or wanted, put on life’s scales… The unknown’s, undone’s, painful despair… But what if the middle is...


ACA Annual World Conference Online - April 4th
All of my fellow travelers this is an event that you really shouldn’t miss. The activities alone will help you get a better understanding...


Breaking Free: Overcoming Codependency in Family Relationships
Codependency is often misunderstood—but for many women, it’s a quiet, persistent pattern that shapes how they relate to family. It may...


CoDA Weekly Reading
Letting Go of Victimhood I grew up in rural Oklahoma during the 1950s and 1960s, surrounded by family. My mother was one of nine...


CoDA Weekly Reading from CoDA.org
Happy, Joyous, and Free Getting help with codependency has been a journey. I relapsed with 16.5 years of sobriety and 15 years in...


CoDA Weekly Reading from CODA.ORG
I Finally See Me How do I want to start? What do I want to say? What if no one reads it? What if they don't publish it? What if people...


Navigating Relationships Post-Codependency: Cultivating Healthy Connections by: Stacy Brookman
The Foundation of Healthy Relationships Imagine a relationship as a garden. For it to flourish, certain elements must be present. At the...


CoDA Weekly Reading from coda.org
A Life Without Shame I can't imagine a life without shame, despite how unhealthy it is for me. I continue to follow it and self pity...


CoDA Weekly Reading from coda.org
Freedom Is Real I finally decided to be true to myself and end a thirty-year marriage to an alcoholic. I was scared, lonely, and unable...


2024 Joy in the Journey: Encouraging Sponsors & Sponsees REGISTER
The 2nd Annual Sponsorship Workshop entitled "2024 Joy in the Journey: Encouraging Sponsors and Sponsees" is now available for...


Stop Pretending: How to Manage Difficult Emotions During the Holidays
By Michelle Farris, psychotherapist and relationship expert. Enjoying the season doesn’t mean you have to pretend to be something you’re...


Narcissistic Mothers
Are you a daughter of a narcissistic mother? Many of our members are and come together in CoDA and ACA to share our stories. We often...


Find Peace by Differentiating Yourself from Other Peoples Opinions of You
By Marshall Burtcher. Codependency’s drive is to keep us safe by nurturing a sense of connection, safety, and worth through pleasing...


Breaking Free From The Savior Complex by Stacy Brookman
Imagine constantly donning a superhero cape, rushing to the aid of others, solving their problems, and offering a shoulder to cry on. The...
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