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Co-NNections® is the on-line newsletter of Co-Dependents Anonymous bringing you original stories, poems, and cartoons from CoDA members about their journeys through recovery.
Co-NNections® New Submissions Newly posted contributions Sharing Strength and Hope How CoDA and the 12 Steps have made a positive impact Lessons Learned Lessons learned by contributors while working the CoDA program Working the 12 Steps Member contributions regarding their experience working one or more of the 12 Steps Affirmations Original affirmations> Recovery - Tips and Techniques Helpful Tips and techniques which are in line with our traditions and documents Words of Wisdom A collection of sayings heard at meetings - What are some of your favorite sayings? How about submitting your own? Other Thoughts Observations, perspectives, etc. Plan a Co-NNections Workshop Making Submissions  Editorial Policy Submissions by Years Co-NNections®On-Line 2008 Co-NNections®On-Line 2006-07 Co-NNections®On-Line 2005 Co-NNections®On-Line 2004 Co-NNections®On-line 2003 Co-NNections®On-line 2002 Co-NNections®On-line 2001 Co-NNections®On-line 2000 Co-NNections®On-line 1999 Co-NNections®On-line 1998 Disclaimer: Articles published in Co-NNections® reflect the opinions and beliefs of the writers only, and not necessarily those of Co-NNections®, its staff, or Co-Dependents Anonymous.	A Sharing Sampler A Place To Write Thanks, God... for a place to write...share... maybe heal. I get better when I write...share... tell my stories... risk intimacy... let go of the secrets.   It gets easier to walk the steps...follow the traditions...work with sponsors... even accept the consequences... those awesome promises. And I'm enjoying this journey...thanks for the lessons and memories. Dan D. (2008) In Color Can we stay in this place Where Honesty opens The dark places inside?> Can we live this life In Open Candor To let pain be and heal its wounds Can we share All the colors Of our Feelings and let our thoughts fall where they may? Can we take Courage To hold our less than moments And be More alone and together Submitted by Kathy (2008) Relationships... When it comes to relationships, I have been guilty of continuing to do the same thing the same way, and expecting different results. On many occasions this has resulted in sadness for me and/or others. Fortunately for me, CoDA and the "12 Steps" have become part of my life. As a result, I have learned to listen to myself, and become aware of my part in relationships, situations and behaviors that are potentially destructive. Further, by listening to and sharing with others at CoDA meetings, I have gained new insights and learned about new options that enable me to make more appropriate responses to "life's little surprises." With the help of my Higher Power, I have learned that I can trust myself to make necessary changes that lead to healthier relationships. Before CoDA, I felt as if the joy of life and friends were being sucked out of me, leaving me empty inside. I am truly grateful for CoDA, and its part in helping me to enjoy both my life and the relationships I am developing. Harry (2008) Letting Go Instead of hanging on thinking your life depends on it, it's time to let go BECAUSE your life depends on it. Lisa (2008) Additional submissions can be found by selecting one of the topics located on the top, left-hand side of this page.
	Submissions Anyone submitting works for publication agrees to a limited release of copyright, allowing Co-NNections® to publish their works for no compensation and grants Co-NNections® the right to reuse any work published in a future Co-NNections® issue. However, all copyrights will remain with the author. Please submit your article in plain text (.txt), Rich Text Format (.rtf) or Word (doc) and submit pictures in windows bitmap (.bmp) or JPEG (.jpg) format. Submit your work (article, poem, shared thought, photo, artwork, audio presentation, etc.) to connections@coda.org. Be sure to include the following information: - your last name, first initial - the signature you wish to use to sign the submission. - (Examples include: first name and last initial, first name only, or    a pen name. You can view older submissions for additional    examples.) Send your submissions to Co-NNections®
	Editorial Policy No submissions or articles should violate the letter or spirit of the 12 Steps or 12 Traditions. Limited editing may be done for spelling, punctuation or to meet Tradition requirements. Eligible for printing: Original stories, poems, artwork and cartoons created by CoDA members that reflect some aspect of recovery from codependency (recovery in other 12 Step programs can be mentioned only peripherally, not as the focus). What are not eligible: articles from CoDA members soliciting for their own private or public enterprises or focusing on anything other than CoDA recovery. Anyone submitting works for publication agrees to a limited release of copyright, allowing Co-NNections® to publish their works for no compensation and grants Co-NNections the right to reuse any work published in a future Co-NNections® issue. However, all copyrights will remain with the author.