A Sharing Sampler

Boundaries

Boundaries are borders
We draw to preserve,
The distance between
What's mine and what's yours

They keep pain out
and peace within,
And are a necessary tool
If you desire to win

This game of life
So complicated it seems,
As if heaven could only exist in a dream

These boundaries help us
create peace on earth
And remind us of our
Natural rights from birth

In recovery we're reminded of
this awesome truth,
So we own our power
with no excuse!

Jennifer T.
(January, 2009)

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.