Have you heard of the “Be Yourself, Everyone Else is Already Taken” quote? Being “me” vs the ideal daughter and sister I realised that being authentic, being myself and not trying to conform to society’s or other people’s standards also includes not...
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I was made aware during group therapy today by Steve that I was a hungry person growing up (left starving) and now the situation has not changed, after my new phase in life — marriage. He helped me see that I...
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All about Yoga When I first started going for Yoga classes a few years ago, I was a total newbie and thought that Yoga would be nice to try out, since I’m bad with sports in general and gyms intimidate...
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Trust The Timing Of Your Life I first encountered this quote in recovery. In Codependency literature, we are told that we are exactly where we need to be in our recovery. To trust the pace of what is unfolding, never...
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You are your gift to the world I’m feeling low today. After responding to some posts on IG, I realise a repetitive sense of worthlessness. I’m plagued by my low (or no) self esteem, where I don’t think I bring...
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I celebrated my first year in Codependents Anonymous At Codependents Anonymous (CoDA) meetings, “CoDA birthdays” are celebrated and marked with chips. I really like the message on each one: To Thine Own Self Be True. I celebrated my one year with CoDA in...
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I miss this space It’s been too long since I stopped writing here. This space is my home on the web. My various Social Media channels are like my arms; they radiate outward but also lead back here. For thought...
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This entire list of patterns and characteristics of Codependency is being read at every CoDA meeting. A lot of them describe me REALLY well! When I first came across this list, it was unbelievable how I have so many of the...
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Since Codependency was first seen in and associated with family members of or persons close to sufferers of alcoholism, naturally the recovery tools overlap and are shared. The Twelve Steps, one of Al‑Anon’s three Legacies for recovery, is adapted nearly word-for-word from the...
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