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...

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The “Golden Child” Is An Abused Child… Simple

There are many articles around on the internet about all types of narcissism and the dangers of being in a relationship with someone who has these tendencies...

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Our Situation Generally Depends On The Choices We Do Or Don’t Make

We are all stuck at some stage of our lives and nobody is immune. We get stuck in jobs, relationships and other personal and family matters..

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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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How To Effectively Deal With Change

We all have to face change. Whether it is forced on us by such things as a relationship break-up or illness or if, more positively we decide to make that change by choice...

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Why Most Codependents Are Women

The ideal woman for many men comes straight out of a codependent checklist. Many women are taught from an early age that they have to be a certain "way" around men...

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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...

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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...

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Codependency Stories Day 12: Narcissist Grandparent

Today, we meet C who is having trouble with her mother-in-law and is looking to her husband to set boundaries. Something he finds difficult to do due to his codependency with his mother...

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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...

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