For Sunday January 20th, 2013

Hello all, here is a request from Don Brennan. Having grown up in a deeply alcoholic family myself I'm familiar with the disruptions that codependency can cause, and with the motivating force that it can be for healing, growth, and as a pathway toward the Divine. Thank you all, Richard.

"Hey Richard,
It's been a while. I hope you are well. May I make a request?
If so, would the group consider sitting for the attendees and presenters of the CoDA retreat that will happen next weekend on Hilton head Island, SC? It is a practical environment where people with codependence can learn to deal effectively with that disabling disease.

I helped found the retreat three years ago and since its inception we've seen some remarkable changes in people's lives.  It's one of few places, in my experience, where a group of people who have difficulties stemming from childhood & family trauma --that affects their relationships with themselves, others and whatever the Higher Power is-- can get real help.

Several presenters will share their stories of recovery from codependence --what they were like, what happened and what they are like now-- and what tools they used to effect that recovery.  The retreat committee has also invited the Whitfield's to talk about some of the underlying issues of codependence, and tools that they have used in their own lives to address those issues.

My request is to sit for those presenting and those in attendance in the hope that they can all become open, willing to share and hear, and be willing to learn tools to help them face their problems head-on, so that they can recover and find serenity, hope and healthy relationships in their lives.

All my best,
Donald"