Breaking Free from Codependency: A Journey to Self-Leadership
On the whole, I manage my codependency well now but occasionally it catches me out. I forgive myself for this and move on. I can move on because I have good awareness of when, how and why my codependency shows and as such, know what action to take. The action is to identify the parts of me that are present and what they are protecting me from.
Codependency and Enabling: The Dynamics of a Destructive Relationship
Enabling is an important aspect of codependent relationships.
Why The Vast Majority Of Codependents Are Women
Where women are concerned, much of this behavior comes from conditioning. They see their parents behaving in the same way and see this as a blueprint for relationships. This socialization starts almost from birth.
An Honest Update On My Path To Freedom
I’ve done an excellent job of explaining how things work to others, but I’ve done a poor job of following my own advice at times. With my self-disclosure, I’m hoping that it may be able to assist or encourage others who are going through similar situations.
Couples Therapy: A Codependency Case Study
Therapy as a couple is hard and there are few guarantees. Many factors determine success or failure. Timing, willingness, the right therapist all come into play. In my experience as a therapist, some make it, some do not, some come back from the brink and some that I genuinely thought would succeed failed to take the opportunity…
Real Codependency Stories: Jane
Welcome to another episode of Dr Jenner Podcast. Today, we look at a real-life codependency case and we meet Jane who is recovering from a relationship that showed many signs of not lasting…
William: The Final Say
I spent a good amount of time interviewing Will about his life. I am not going to be his therapist for obvious reasons but looking at his case has been useful to think about how others who are suffering can be helped…
The Anatomy Of A Shamed Codependent: Day 5 And Final Entry
By the time we had reached this point, William was very upset. We needed to take various breaks in order for him to find composure and avoid the memories that were flooding back…
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. Typically between the ages of about seven and twelve…