We are not responsible for someone else’s feelings

by Girl // December 30, 2016 // 11 Comments

We are not responsible for someone else’s feelings I finally sent my soon-to-be brother-in-law a text telling him how I feel toward his behaviour and attitude toward me. I composed it carefully, ensuring that I used “I” statements and did... Continue reading →

The Universe provides

by Girl // December 28, 2016 // 9 Comments

The Universe provides One of my fave mantras that I hope I’ll continue posting about in 2017. Tonight, for my “day job”, I met someone who is a referral of a friend’s friend. She became a client, just like that. It... Continue reading →

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I have a fractured family… and that’s OK

by Girl // December 23, 2016 // 38 Comments

I have a fractured family… and that’s OK Part of the recovery journey is to accept things for what they are, and not what you expect them to be. My family started breaking apart since the deterioration of my parents’... Continue reading →

Everyone has a story

by Girl // December 20, 2016 // 22 Comments

Everyone has a story Behind the face of everyone you see, there is a life they’ve lived that you can’t see. You wouldn’t know why someone is how they are, be it positive or negative. You may like them or... Continue reading →

What I’ve learned at Codependents Anonymous in a year

by Girl // December 18, 2016 // 27 Comments

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... Continue reading →

It’s OK

by Girl // December 15, 2016 // 16 Comments

It’s OK It’s ok if you decide to change your mind. It’s ok to feel however you’re feeling. All feelings are valid. It’s ok to change course. Nothing in life is set in stone. You’re not living to anyone’s expectations.... Continue reading →

Keep On Keeping On

by Girl // December 13, 2016 // 9 Comments

Keep on keeping on I was introduced to this phrase by my group therapy mate, A. It’s from a Bob Dylan song. Whenever she signs off her emails with it, this is my way of knowing that she cares. We’ve... Continue reading →

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A Recovering Codependent . . .

Month: December 2016