How Codependency Is Contagious
Two weeks ago, my very codependent mother came over for an afternoon visit. She’s negative, bossy, and controlling. She constantly worries about everyone else’s business,...
Codependency
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12 Symptoms Of Codependency –
Symptoms of codependency are easy to spot., not so easy to heal. Codependency is characterized by a person belonging to a dysfunctional, one-sided relationship where...
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Family Roles in a Dysfunctional Families
Family roles are established early, and negative conditioning can last a lifetime. There is a lot of information regarding dysfunctional families and the unhealthy roles...
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Are You One Of The Ten Most Wanted Enablers
There has been a rash of crimes by a well known gang of enablers. They often swoop into a crisis and derail reality by helping...
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7 Ways To Independently Love Another
Maintaining individuality in a loving relationship requires quite a bit of self awareness and sensitivity all around. If you’re codependent or an adult child of...
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16 Codependency Relapse Tips
Where there are enmeshed relationships, especially in families experiencing substance or behavior use disorders, there is going to be codependency relapse. Melody Beattie bestselling author of  Beyond...
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Breaking The Denial Cycle
The denial cycle has a special meaning for families coping with substance use. We all have denial in our lives. Denial is a way to...
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4 Ways To Stop A Codependency Relapse –
I’ve been sliding towards a codependency relapse lately. I wouldn’t call it a complete relapse into old behavior, but I see myself taking on responsibilities...
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Detachment Redirects Hope
When I was young, I was full of hope. I hoped for a large loving family with happy gatherings and swarms of adoring children, nieces,...
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Healthy Detachment: Melody Beattie Says Do It With Love
Healthy detachment? It sounds like a recipe for the impossible. We often hear that we need to detach from a dysfunctional family system. But how...
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What Is Enabling
No one sets out to enable addiction. On the contrary, many start out with good intentions. We love the person struggling with addiction, and she’s...
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20 Warning Signs Of Co-Dependency
Co-Dependency is common in families with addiction and substance abuse. There are many degrees of co-dependency. The severity of the condition is variable, and the...
