“Debi M.”

Hi my name is Debi, I am a grateful recovering codependent. This month

marks the 22nd year of my recovery journey in CoDA.

I am grateful for the years of growth; the opportunity to learn, to

find and nurture Little Debbie and to help her to know that she is

safe and loved. Finding my authentic self, my spirit of joy; I know a

new freedom. I have found the love and acceptance I’ve always wanted

and needed all of my life here in CoDA. I thank my Higher Power for

all that I have received on my life’s journey.

I am grateful this is not a destination, but a journey inward to find

my true authentic self.

“Within my cocoon, as I shed the film of shame,

I felt the subtle changes in me.

Encumbered now, I began to move and stretch,

I felt a sense of freedom I’ve always longed for.

Slowly, the shell of my cocoon began to crack and fall away.

As I began to float as a beautiful, precious butterfly,

Gone were the trapped messages...

“I’m not good enough.”

“I’m not worthy.”

“I don’t matter.”

“I won’t amount to much.”

“My life is a waste.”

“Why am I even here?”

As my brilliant beautiful spirit of joy began to soar,

I felt how precious and free I am once more!”

As I continue to grow, from the journey within, I know I’m never

alone. My Higher Power guides me one step at a time, one moment at a

time, and one day at a time. I am grateful to have a healthy me in

all of my relations today. I give thanks for all who are on this

journey with me.

Thank you for seeing me and hearing me. I know that I am loved unconditionally.

Debistandingtall (March, 2012)