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Highlights from – archives of [CoDA.org, CoDA Fellowship Forum, CoDA Arizona, CoDA North Texas,
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Co-Dependents Anonymous is a fellowship of people whose common purpose is to develop healthy relationships.
The only requirement for member is a desire for healthy and loving relationships

CoDA Preamble

Tradition 1

“Our common welfare should come first; personal recovery depends upon CoDA unity.“

Co-Dependents Matters “Traditions”
SoCal CoDA “Boundaries by Traditions” – Barbara
Co-Dependents Anonymous “The 12 Piece Relationship Toolkit”- Heidi A & Vince
“Traditions 1 – 4 ” – Co-Dependents Matters – Ritchard & Karen
“Using the 12 Traditions for a Successful Relationship” – CoDA North Texas – Delphine & David L

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Tradition 1 prayer
“Higher Power, deepen my awareness to include the welfare of the whole,
setting aside my discomfort and personal agenda. Help me speak my truth
and allow others the same privilege, trusting that the spirit of unity
supports my own recovery“

Tradition 2

“For our group purpose there is but one ultimate authority—
a loving Higher Power as expressed to our group conscience. Our leaders are but trusted servants; they do not govern.“

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Tradition 2 prayer

“Higher Power, grant me the humility to be a trusted servant,
remembering that no one person governs. Together we seek the
guidance and loving expression of Your will through our informed group conscience process“

Tradition 3

“The only requirement for membership in CoDA is a desire for healthy and loving relationships.“

“12 Traditions as Tools for Healthy and Loving Relationships” SoCal CoDA – Richard & Karen

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Tradition 3 Prayer
“Higher Power, help me let go of my fear and expectations in my desire for healthy and loving relationships.
Grant me courage to be honest, open-minded, and willing to acknowledge healthy boundaries as I accept myself and others.“

Tradition 4

“Each group should remain autonomous, except in matters affecting other groups or CoDA as a whole.“

“Tradition 4 Workshop” – Desert CoDA – Chase C
CoDA Endorsed Literature & Autonomy – Desert CoDA– David M
“Importance of Tradition 4” – CoDA Arizona– Anne B. and Bonnie B.

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Tradition 4 prayer
“Higher Power, let me embrace the spiritual principles of autonomy and unity.
Help me become aware of how my decisions affect other people and the community as a whole.
May I honor You, using the gifts I have received to give service as I recover.“

Tradition 5

“Each group has but one primary purpose – to carry its message to other codependents who still suffer“

What Does Give it Away to Keep it Mean? – Desert CoDA – David M
Saying Yes to Service – Panel – SoCal CoDA – Ben, Michelle, Barbara, Christine, Darcie, Tim, and Mike
“Healthy Meetings Matter – Panel – Co-Dependents Matters – Andy B & Annie W
“Traditions 5 – 8 ” – Co-Dependents Matters – Ritchard & Karen

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Carrying the message – opportunities to engage

Tradition 6

“A CoDA group ought never endorse, finance, or lend the CoDA name to any related facility or outside enterprise, lest problems of money, property, and prestige divert us from our primary spiritual aim.“

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Tradition 6 Prayer
“Higher Power, help me keep my focus on the primary spiritual aim and the power of the CoDA principles.
Show me how to build equal relationships with others, releasing control, the misuse of power, and overconcern with material possessions.“

Traditions 7&8&9

7 : “Every CoDA group ought to be fully self-supporting, declining outside contributions.“
8 : “Co-Dependents Anonymous should remain forever non-professional, but our service centers may employ special workers“
9 : “CoDA, as such, ought never be organized; but we may create service boards or committees directly responsible to those they serve.“

“Tradition 7,8,9 Workshop” – Desert CoDA – Chase C
Desert CoDA – Chase C
“Healthy Meetings Matter” – SoCal CoDA – Darcie D

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Tradition 10

“CoDA has no opinion on outside issues; hence the CoDA name ought never be drawn into public controversy.“

“Tradition 10 Workshop” – Desert CoDA – Chase C

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Tradition 10 Prayer
“Higher Power, encourage me to contribute to a safe environment by keeping our meetings focused on CoDA recovery.
Help me stay away from hurtful controversy and
outside issues, creating space for healthy relationships to grow.“

Tradition 11

“Our public relations policy is based on attraction rather than promotion; we need always maintain personal anonymity at the level of press, radio, films, television, and all other public forms of communication.“

“Tradition 11 Workshop” – Desert CoDA – Chase C

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Tradition 11 Prayer
“Higher Power, may I be mindful in all forms of public communication.
May my life reflect the CoDA principles, attracting new faces to our Fellowship.
Help me remember to speak for myself, not for CoDA as a whole.“

Carrying the message – opportunities to engage

Tradition 12

“Anonymity is the spiritual foundation of all our Traditions, ever reminding us to place principles before personalities.“

“Tradition 12 Workshop” – Desert CoDA – Chase C

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Tradition 12 Prayer
“Higher Power, thank you for the principle of anonymity as the spiritual foundation of CoDA’s Twelve Traditions. Help me let go of expectations and my need for recognition. May I remember to base my decisions on principles rather than personalities.“

Other resources

CoDA Tradition Prayers
Shared With Thanks – CoDA Shares – By Topic
Communication and Recovery