CO-DEPENDENTS ANONYMOUS

by CoDA

Co-Dependents Anonymous is a Fellowship of men and women whose common purpose is to develop healthy relationships. The only requirement for membership is a desire for healthy and loving relationships. We gather together to support and share with each other in a journey of self-discovery—learning to love the self. Living the program allows each of us to become increasingly honest with ourselves about our personal histories and our own codependent behaviors. We rely upon the Twelve Steps and Twelve Traditions for knowledge and wisdom. These are the principles of our program and guides to developing honest and fulfilling relationships with ourselves and others. In CoDA, we each learn to build a bridge to a Higher Power of our own understanding, and we allow others the same privilege. This renewal process is a gift of healing for us. By actively working the program of Co-Dependents Anonymous, we can each realize a new joy, acceptance, and serenity in our lives.

Genres: Self Help, Nonfiction, Reference

503 pages, Kindle Edition

First published March 9, 2012

Reviews

[Tanja Walker · Rating 3 out of 5]

I actually read the third edition. I picked this up as the sponsor in my other 12-step group suggested I have some codependency issues and I might need to go to Codependents Anonymous. Of course, besides starting to go to the meetings, I picked up the literature. I found the book fairly helpful in explaining codependency (though I have read other non-12-step literature on codependency) but I found it a little light on how to work the steps on this issue. But then truthfully, my admittedly limited experience with CoDA meetings has not been very helpful. I know I need help in this area, so I will keep exploring.

[Jennifer]

Well, this explains a lot of my family dynamics, and why things have always felt so hard growing up. I’m glad to finally release the survival skills that got me through my childhood.