The Anatomy Of A Shamed Codependent: Day 4
As William moves towards his teenage years, he enters what Is termed as the counter dependent stage of his life...
Toxic Shame: How Children Cover Up Toxic Shame With Primary Ego Defences.
For a child who grows up in a dysfunctional environment where shame and possible abandonment issues are present, the feelings that are associated with this are worse than death...
How To Navigate A Break-Up As A Codependent Intent On Connection
Break-ups can be nasty experiences and we all go through them. The best case scenario is that a couple can mutually agree to separate and logically work through that process...
How To Recover From Codependency: Find That Part Of You That Was Lost
Codependents gain a lot of strength from what they do for others. In fact, it is an essential process for them if they are to feel good about themselves. It is a never-ending quest for connection that unless unchecked, will lead to disappointment, rejection...
How To Give Yourself The Gift Of Boundaries
What exactly is a boundary when it comes to relationships? Simply put, a boundary is a limit or space between you and the other person, a clear place where you begin and the other person ends. Think of it as a fence in your backyard...
Introducing The All New Free From Codependency Online Therapy Hub
When you are trying to deal with codependency, it is essential to work with a therapist who understands what it is, how to deal with it and has overcome his/her own codependency issues...
If You Don’t Ask, The Answer Will Always Be No. If You Don’t Say No, The Answer Will Always Be Yes
My apologies in advance for such a long, somewhat confusing headline. I hope you will get what I mean as you read further into this article...
Codependency Stories: Substance Abuse
Continuing our popular stories on real codependents, today we meet A who has been involved with an alcoholic for two years. R, her partner, has been in recovery for a year but the relationship is rocky as he goes through the steps needed to be sober and become...
The Type Of Relationship Codependents Find Difficult But Ultimately Need
Many codependents I work with talk about the type of person they are usually drawn to. I use the word drawn, rather than attracted, because I believe that it is often an impulse rather than a definite choice...
Codependency: Change The Template Of Your Life!
It’s never easy to carry the burden of your childhood, your somewhat dysfunctional connection to the imperfect people we grew up with, and finally come to the realization as an adult that it has affected our whole life...
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