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Lynn :)'s review of: Codependent No More: How to Stop Controlling Others and Start Caring for Yourself
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Posted on November 7, 2008 7:48 AM PST
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This was the very first self-help book I'd ever read and it was so right on time. I knew the relationship I was in wasn't a healthy one, but couldn't quite put my finger on what was wrong. A friend had blurted something about my co-dependency and I had no idea what she was talking about until I bought this book at a yard sale. For the first time, I realized that for most of my life I was somebody's caretaker and how unhealthy that was for me. I often say this book rescued me and sent me on a path of self discovery and really living for me. I recommend this book to anyone who feels like a victim of an alcoholic or other abusive relationship. It's a real eye opener.
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So what is codependency exactly. I guess the word itself leads me to believe two people depend on each other equally, but from the reviews that doesn't seem to be the case. Does the term refer more to manipulating and controlling people around you? Or being manipulated and controlled by people in your life? This book sounds like it could be a worthwhile read for me and I'd like to know more about it.
My best friend called me co-dependent once too! Isn't it weird how it takes someone else to tell us before we do something about it? I would have never bothered buying this book if it hadn't been for her!
I'm glad that you were able to get out of your unhealthy relationship. In the past, I've been in similar situation and really had no idea. Once I was out of the relationship and looked in co-dependency, I knew that the relationship wasn't healthy for either of us. Glad the book helped you.
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