In my last blog post, I presented a definition of codependency and discussed the characteristics of this much talked about problem. This month I will cover the causes of codependency. Some of the primary causes of codependency are as follows: Inadequate Nurturing – Our need for approval, acceptance and loveRead More
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The Happy Place
The path of one whose family member is addicted is often long and grueling. It is filled with a few ups and far too many downs. It is a path where our deepest fears are encountered, our vulnerabilities exposed and our failings magnified. Along the way, the forces at workRead More
Qualities Worth Mentioning
My mother passed away last week at the age of 84. The reason I mention this is that her life, like yours, was impacted by addicted loved ones. At age seven she watched her alcoholic father die on the living room floor of their modest home. She then, along withRead More