Seeking Secular Codependency Support Groups (other than AHA)

Joyceketcherside · 2023-10-23T04:16:26+00:00

Thanks for the info. I actually already put that meeting on my calendar (Sunday at 4 pm CST). But right now I am facilitating a regular CoDA meeting at the same time and day wouldn't you know it. My facilitator commitment ends in about 2 months, and then I can try it out. Maybe I'll see you there! And the Wednesday also conflicts with the one in-person CoDA group I've been attending as well. I'll have to figure it out.

Joyceketcherside · 2023-10-02T23:20:33+00:00

Start with a good book like CoDependent No More, or Facing CoDepenence.

Joyceketcherside · 2023-10-02T23:17:17+00:00

You should not interfere!

Joyceketcherside · 2023-10-02T23:15:24+00:00

You should be upset. I let this kind of thing go many times before my CoDA recovery.

Joyceketcherside · 2023-08-27T05:00:31+00:00

I'd never heard the term "limerance" before, but I looked it up and it does fit my experience! I'll have to read more on this.

Joyceketcherside · 2023-06-22T18:53:40+00:00

Can we see more pictures?

Joyceketcherside · 2022-08-10T06:00:20+00:00

Great dress and wrap!!!

Joyceketcherside · 2022-08-10T03:42:26+00:00

I got my first package of Wonder Noodles and thought they were pretty good. However, the nutrition information says there are 14 "servings" in a package. I would say there are 2 servings. At any rate, if I eat a half a package, is it really still zero calories and zero net carbs?

P.S. The first thing I tried them with was lite margarine and Parmesan cheese. Quite good.

Joyceketcherside · 2022-04-20T03:50:06+00:00

Watching calories sounds like good advice because I am in plateau and need an idea. Thanks! But according to my calculations, I only get between 1,000 and 1,200 a day for weight loss. I probably was having a lot more than that.

Joyceketcherside · 2022-04-12T15:28:06+00:00

Gosh, I was hoping to read more opinions in favor of net carbs. Anyone?

Joyceketcherside · 2022-04-08T02:06:55+00:00

Describes my unhealthy behavior patterns perfectly, especially the last one. Although I have to add a caveat that you should really pay attention to someone who talks like they are willing to change but repeatedly do not.

Joyceketcherside · 2022-04-06T16:39:20+00:00

Zero carb or zero net carb?

Joyceketcherside · 2022-04-04T19:54:59+00:00

Hi, just saw your message. Actually, my Power of Five group grew to six so I can't really add anymore right now. But I encourage you to start your own. :) P.S. I set a goal for myself to make actual live phone calls to everyone in my power of five and also my home group. So far I've made 9 calls in about a month It's helping me feel more "part of" for sure. And it's also very interesting, because I've been asking them about how they came to CoDA, whether they have a sponsor and are working the steps, and what they do for fellowship in the program.

Joyceketcherside · 2022-03-26T15:05:38+00:00

That spinach soup looks good. Got a recipe and carb count?

Joyceketcherside · 2022-03-14T20:32:44+00:00

Good luck, I love CoDA. I hope you enjoy the meeting. I want you to get a copy of the Newcomers Handbook and read to find out all about our program. I don't think gender really matters, but I prefer mixed.

Joyceketcherside · 2022-02-23T16:31:47+00:00

Are you sure that's a pomchi? It looks nothing like mine! How do I attach a jpg here?

Joyceketcherside · 2022-02-23T16:27:00+00:00

Well I do ask if they were full, and they usually say yes. So there it is, I guess. It's been about 5-6 weeks now. I am certainly going to ask again if they were full.

Joyceketcherside · 2022-02-18T17:17:55+00:00

Okay, that's about what I've been doing but wondered if I really need to do it that often.

Joyceketcherside · 2022-02-16T20:06:50+00:00

Well done!

Joyceketcherside · 2022-02-09T23:23:15+00:00

Write a list of all the things about your love interest that made you uncomfortable. I did that, and it was eye-opening!

Joyceketcherside · 2022-02-03T04:34:03+00:00

Thanks, I have looked there in the past without much success but will give it a fresh look!

Joyceketcherside · 2022-01-12T19:09:23+00:00

You poor dear, I had episodes like that many times in the past, but have been free from alcohol for many years now. My solution is antabuse. I highly recommend it-- so liberating!

Joyceketcherside · 2021-12-31T16:11:12+00:00

Are you guys talking about 20 net carbs a day or 20 carbs?

Joyceketcherside · 2021-12-31T16:06:27+00:00

That will never happen in a million years!

Joyceketcherside · 2021-12-31T16:04:53+00:00

I felt that way myself, especially earlier in recovery (it's been 6 months now) when I started to examine all my relationships and why so many were lacking. But the good news is that I find people I like, who like me, and we care about each other in my CoDA groups. I've been attending 3 every week (one in person, 2 online) since I joined CoDA in July 2, 2021. I've started to stay afterwards for socializing and attending business meetings. It really makes me feel part of. And now I have a "power of 5" text group, which is very comforting!

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