Everybody in CoDA has a recovery story to tell. What’s yours? Sharing your experience, strength and hope may help thousands of codependents still suffering. You don’t need to be a professional writer. If you want help getting your thoughts on paper, let us know. Once a story is written and approved, our editors clean up spelling, grammar and punctuation. It’s important that stories are written using “I” statements that stay in alignment with the principles of Co-Dependents Anonymous. Within those paramete ...Continue Reading

What is Gratitude Month?In gratitude to our Higher Power and to Co-Dependents Anonymous, Inc.(CoDA), the 2014 CoDA Service Conference (CSC) designated November as a time for individuals, local meetings, Intergroups and Voting Entities to give thanks for how CoDA has helped them to live life. Coda Service Conference (CSC) suggests that groups at all levels sponsor Gratitude Month by sending donations to the CoDA entities of their choice and/or by donating additional service to the CoDA entity of their choice. (Motion 141 ...Continue Reading

Dear CoDA Fellowship,First, thank you for opening this email!For those who are not aware, a "CoDAthon" is a non-stop series of meetings during the holidays, especially geared towards the Co-Dependent who still suffers. It's especially helpful for those without family or those who would benefit from additional support during the holiday season. The idea originated decades ago in at least one other 12 step group. The CoDA alt meetings started doing similar fairly early this century. The last several years, these ...Continue Reading

         Our apologies, the meeting search is temporarily not working. Our web developer is working on this issue. If you are looking for a meeting, please write to "meetings@coda.org"  You can review previous emails here: https://codependents.org/cgi-bin/dada/mail.cgi/list/main/ If you have a friend who would like to subscribe, please have them go here: https://codependents.org/coda_email_lists.htm If you have a general question about CoDA (as opposed to the s ...Continue Reading

         CoDA, Inc. Board of TrusteesNovember 5th, 2022 Day/Time: Saturday - 8-9:30 am Pacific Daylight Time(Please adjust for your time zone)How To Join A Zoom Meeting:https://support.zoom.us/hc/en-us/articles/201362193-Joining-a-Zoom-meetingJoin Zoom Meeting/https://zoom.us/j/96821037645//Meeting ID: 968 2103 7645//One tap mobile//+13462487799,,96821037645#// US (Houston)//+16465588656,,96821037645#// US (New York)//Dial by your location//+1 346 248 7799// US (Hou ...Continue Reading

      /Please consider doing service as a Board of Trustee for: CoDA ~ Codependents Anonymous Incorporated CoRe ~ CoDA Resource Publishing Incorporated/Please consider doing service with the CoDA Board of Trustees.  Here are the requirements:  Working knowledge of the Twelve Steps and Twelve Traditions of Co-Dependents Anonymous.  Skills and experience necessary for the Board of Trustees to fulfill its legal and fiscal responsibilities to the Corporation.  Desire to carr ...Continue Reading

         Board Actions on motions that do not attain a 2/3 majority at CoDA Service Conference (CSC), and are thus not binding on the Board   A motion approved at CSC 2022 https://www.codependents.org/22027.pdf    *(#22027)* explains the specific actions the Board will take on motions that do not attain a 2/3 majority at CoDA Service Conference (CSC) and are thus not binding on the Board.  The motion states that the Board will review such motions with ...Continue Reading

        Happy 36th Birthday, CoDA! The very first CoDA meeting took place in Phoenix on October 22, 1986. It's amazing that it's been 36 years! Many of us are forever grateful to our Higher Power for that gift. It's also been an incredible gift to be able to watch CoDA grow for so many years. Please join us in celebrating this miraculous birthday.Below are links to two documents. The first document is a letter written by our Founders, Ken and Mary R. The second is 4 pages from the ...Continue Reading

   Dear CoDA Fellowship: CoDependents Anonymous (CoDA) held it's first hybrid CoDA Service Conference the week of August 22-25th, 2022.  It was a wonderful experience for all who attended - delegates, trusted servants and observers - and it was a resounding success.   The CoDA Board owes a debt of gratitude to all who contributed to the success of the Conference, without whom it would not have been possible - the CoDA Events Committee, the Email List Coordinator, the Webmaster, the del ...Continue Reading

     https://coda.org/proper-use-of-the-coda-logo/This is the CoDA Seal; it is a registered trademark. Use of this mark is only allowed under a Trademark License Agreement, which agreement may allow customization by adding the name of an Intergroup or Voting Entity to the outside perimeter of the seal and/or translation of the words within the circle other than “CoDA”. No other changes are permitted. Please contact board@coda.org.CoDA groups may use the following seals on their letterheads, news ...Continue Reading

Alternate Meetings Forming A Voting Entity, A Task Force is Alternate Meetings Forming A Voting Entityforming!!Are you part of a Zoom, Skype, WhatsApp , Chat, Phone, Email or other Alternative meeting? CoDA needs your voice!Is your meeting interested in being involved in an intergroup/voting entity? This allows you to not only have relationships with CoDA people from all over, but it also allows the group to have a representative at the annual CoDA Service Conference (CSC), where decisions are made about new literature, ...Continue Reading

CoDA now has our own You Tube Channel!https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0oWXZDpoVdKbyJ0YDh1zTQ/playlistsFor those more used to You Tube, You will find most of the CoDA audio files from codependents.org; + 4 unique videos, & the recent Ken & Mary R (our founders) workshop:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U2JefAJ_fok&list=PLEQVATeN2_2oOcfc8BxOLKda-PItabeXa&index=5&t=4sThe 2022 ICC workshops were recently added.We currently have a total of 85 You Tube "Videos" on our channel, with more to come!And we have ...Continue Reading

       To our Fellowship:Our first hybrid (virtual and in person) CoDA Service Conference (CSC) was a great experience & allowed members from the entire world to be involved!Here is a full summary of the conference:https://www.codependents.org/CSC/2022/2022.htmTo see the complete text of any given motion, please click on this link:* *https://www.codependents.org/CSC/2022/2022_Files/Motions-Report-8.22-25.22-FINAL.pdfAll motions up through 2020 are up here:https://coda.org/service-info/c ...Continue Reading

Dear CoDA Fellowship, we've got exciting news for you! The 2022 CoDA International Convention (ICC) Recovery Presentations are all available at no charge here: https://www.codependents.org/2022_ICC/2022_CoDA_Internation_Conference__ICC_.htmIf you have any question or comments on the content, please eamil:CoDA Events Committeeevents@coda.orgIf you have any technical questions, please email:codalist@coda.org  You can review previous emails here: https://codependents.org/cgi-bin/dada/mail.cgi/list/main/ If you ha ...Continue Reading

Are you interested in growing your recovery? Consider sponsoring an inmate!Sponsoring a person confined to a prison or institution through CoDA's steps and traditions enhances recovery. We are reaching out to CoDA members willing to sponsor, including Spanish speakers. All correspondence is done by US Mail, and anonymity is protected and maintained. For more information and application, go to: https://coda.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/Sponsor-info-for-CoDA-Inmate-Sponsorship-Program-2014-02-131.pdf or email Inmatespon ...Continue Reading

         CoDA members, such as yourself, are a valuable asset to our recovery program!We would love you to consider joining a committee at the world level! It's a great way to give back and for you to truly make a difference!Many have personally found doing service to be a great way to learn to set boundaries and say no when we need or want to. Especially early on, some need to learn what limits are, and service in CoDA is a great way to practice in a safe environment.It’s also an ...Continue Reading

         CoDA, Inc. Board of TrusteesOctober 1st, 2022 Day/Time: Saturday - 8-9:30 am Pacific Daylight Time(Please adjust for your time zone)How To Join A Zoom Meeting:https://support.zoom.us/hc/en-us/articles/201362193-Joining-a-Zoom-meetingJoin Zoom Meeting/https://zoom.us/j/96821037645//Meeting ID: 968 2103 7645//One tap mobile//+13462487799,,96821037645#// US (Houston)//+16465588656,,96821037645#// US (New York)//Dial by your location//+1 346 248 7799// US (Hous ...Continue Reading

   *CoDA, Inc. Board of Trustees**Minutes* *September 10th, 2022*Day/Time: Saturday - 8-9:30 am Pacific TimeAcknowledging that we are all here for our personal recovery. The mission of the CoDA Board of Trustees is to ensure the longevity and fiscal health of the organization, to support the Fellowship’s ongoing service work, to promote CoDA unity and to reach the still suffering codependents.*OPENING ** **Attendance and order of round robin –* Barbara, Faith, Florence, Katherine, Lisa, Steve, Tina, ...Continue Reading

         The 2022 CoDA Service Conference Audio & Archives Are Posted!Would you like to listen to the recent service conference?We have audio of the actual CoDA Service Conference (CSC) posted here:https://www.codependents.org/2022CSCAudio/2022.htmAnd an archive of the delegate packet, motions & more here:https://www.codependents.org/CSC/2022/2022.htmQuestions?Please write board@coda.org  You can review previous emails here: https://codependents.org/cgi-bin/dada/ ...Continue Reading

         CoDA, Inc. Board of TrusteesSeptember 10th, 2022 (Please note this is later in the month than usual)Day/Time: Saturday - 8-9:30 am Pacific Daylight Time(Please adjust for your time zone)How To Join A Zoom Meeting:https://support.zoom.us/hc/en-us/articles/201362193-Joining-a-Zoom-meetingJoin Zoom Meeting/https://zoom.us/j/96821037645//Meeting ID: 968 2103 7645//One tap mobile//+13462487799,,96821037645#// US (Houston)//+16465588656,,96821037645#// US (New York)// ...Continue Reading

         Everyone is cordially invited to attend the “Trusted Servants Lunch” Tuesday August 24th at the CoDA Service Conference.  Lunch is planned @ 11:35am Wednesday 8/24/22 in the Pactola room Whether attending as an observer, delegate, committee chair, or committee member….Everyone is welcome ! Hope to see you there.  You can review previous emails here: https://codependents.org/cgi-bin/dada/mail.cgi/list/main/ If you have a friend who would like ...Continue Reading

         Everyone is cordially invited to attend the “Trusted Servants Lunch” Tuesday August 24th at the CoDA Service Conference.  Lunch is planned @ 11:35am Whether attending as an observer, delegate, committee chair, or committee member….Everyone is welcome ! Hope to see you there.  You can review previous emails here: https://codependents.org/cgi-bin/dada/mail.cgi/list/main/ If you have a friend who would like to subscribe, please have them go here ...Continue Reading

         The delegate packet is out.Zip Files here:Complete: https://www.codependents.org/2022_Delegate.Packet.zipMotions: https://www.codependents.org/2022_Motions.zipNot A Motion: https://www.codependents.org/2022_Not_Motions.zipor you can download single files 1 at a time here:https://coda.org/delegate-package-2022/We'd also like to remind you that it is CoDA's hope that the Delegates will gather a group conscience from the meetings they represent & vote accordingly.&n ...Continue Reading

   *CoDA, Inc. Board of Trustees**Minutes* *July 9th, 2022*Day/Time: Saturday - 8-9:30 am Pacific TimeAcknowledging that we are all here for our personal recovery. The mission of the CoDA Board of Trustees is to ensure the longevity and fiscal health of the organization, to support the Fellowship’s ongoing service work, to promote CoDA unity and to reach the still suffering codependents.*OPENING ** **Attendance and order of round robin – Barbara, Faith*,* Florence,* *Joe*, Yaniv, *Dave* (SSC Committe ...Continue Reading

The following is a slightly revised version of an email we originally sent on 2/17/16 Did you know that a large portion of CoDA's history since January 2010 is available for all to review in the email list archives?https://codependents.org/coda_email_lists.htmIt includes every email ever sent on the public CoDA Email lists.There are 7 lists with differing content: 1. General Announcements - What's new In CoDA & How do things in CoDA work?2. QSR - Our Quarterly Service Reports3. Weekly Reading - The Co-NNec ...Continue Reading