The Anatomy Of A Shamed Codependent: Day 3
William recognizes in this entry that he started to feel shame and was given growing responsibility for siblings, making him a caregiver…
The Anatomy Of A Shamed Codependent: A Life Story – Day 2
We continue here William’s recollections of his early childhood. As stated in Day 1, he has recognized and acknowledged his shame and codependency and is documenting his experiences…
The Anatomy Of A Shamed Codependent: A Life Story – Day 1
What is it really like to be so shamed and codependent that you lose your identity completely and fully? What could have happened to such a person that put them in this state? …
Connect With Yourself By Talking With Your Internal Family: A Real-life Depiction
I truly believe that the way we think about ourselves and the world we live in greatly determines the way we behave and act. We get that conditioning in childhood, good or not so good, and it is added to by gained experience over a period of time…
The Drama Triangle: A Key Element Of Codependent Control
I have often documented here how much control exists in codependent thinking. In contrast to their nemesis (someone with narcissist tendencies), codependents are generally nice people who are willing…
Codependents Involved With Narcissists: Why Would You Let Anyone Treat You Like That?
As a therapist and a person who deals in reality and common sense in my own life, it is hard to see some of the decisions that other people make in the name of love and devotion…
Codependency Story: Sometimes Codependents Need Saving From Themselves
The masses of literature available on the Codependency-Narcissism dance will tell you there are enough of both in this world to make it a big issue. There are many relationships I come across…
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
Codependency Diaries: Forgoing Needs
Welcome to the third installment of Codepedency Diaries: Today, we meet J who has “given” all her life to friends, family and employers. Much of