Codependent relationships Archives

As A Codependent, I Was Horrible But I Am Now Using That Experience To Help Others

When I give a free initial consultation to a new client and it concerns codependency, I often get asked a very relevant question...

Codependents: Beware The Two-Faced Monster

There is an old native American legend concerning the "Two-Faced Monster". Here it is:...

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Moving On From A Broken Relationship

Any break-up is a shock to the system, coupled with self doubt, regret and the normal process of analysis that follows. Unless you are a person devoid of emotion...

How Your Mind Works Put Simply

I have just finished writing a series of codependency stories where I documented various aspects of situations people found themselves in and how different aspects of their character...

Codependency Stories Day 13: Trauma Bonding With A Narcissist

Today we meet J who is in an abusive relationship with S. In therapy, she has documented evidence of frequent physical, emotional and verbal abuse...

Codependency Stories Day 9: Resignation And Fear

Today, we meet MW who is in a relationship with an abusive, alcoholic partner. A partner who often cheats and shows no empathy towards her...

Codependency Stories Day 8: No-Contact

Welcome to the latest episode of codependency stories. The situations described in these stories are fictional and do not specifically depict real life cases...

Codependency Stories Day 7: Addiction

Today, we highlight T who cannot seem to keep away from the "bad boys". Time after time, she has been involved with men who have ultimately left her emotionally...

Codependency Stories Day 6

Today, we look at W who is making the biggest move of his life. W is moving across the country to be with his loved one...

Codependency Stories Day 5

In Day 5, I highlight J who found out he was codependent after starting therapy. J is a successful business man who by his own admission "can't live alone"...