Codependents Struggle With Relationships ~ Mainly because they lose themselves in them. ~ They choose wounded people and try to save them ~ It’s super hard for them to speak their truth ~ Many times they don’t even know their truth (Their needs, desires & wants) ~ Setting boundaries terrifies them ~ They avoid conflict […]
Codependency & Needs ~ One Of The Biggest Lies (Thoughts On Needs) Needs Are Normal & Healthy To deny this is to deny your humanity. The first years of your life, you were nothing but needs. You needed everything to survive, you completely depended on others. This was life and death. You were pure need. […]
Recognizing codependent patterns ~ Codependents always struggle with self-betrayal issues ~ They always struggle asking to get their needs met ~ Most codependents struggle with boundaries and they are always hiding parts of themselves ~ Some can have issues with their anger ~ They usually do not know their deeper truths ~ They have terror […]
Codependents And Needs Codependents have a hard time getting needs met. Here’s why… Disconnection from the body – they are not aware of their bodies signals as to what their needs are. Awareness of body sensations is a KEY component of knowing ones needs. Suppression – They are unconsciously suppressing their needs and desires. In […]
2 main reasons codependents choose terrible partners. (Not all, but many) Those with codependent patterns can choose terrible partners and do it over and over again. They chose narcissists and those in need of saving. The reasons for this are embedded in the childhood wound. Big reason #1: Narcissists Those with codependent patterns had to […]
Codependency Cheat Sheet Codepdency is ultimately a betrayal of self to meet the needs of others. Here are keys to healing ~ Codependents must develop “presence.” They must get into their bodies, feeling their sensations and emotions. ~ Codependents must stay connected to themselves. This connection let’s them know (through sensations and emotions) what situations […]
This blog brings together a series of codependency posts I’ve written for Facebook over the years. I’ve brought them together and hope they help. They speak to the ins and outs of healing codependent patterns. If you have questions about healing codependency – reach out. Healing Codependency – Your Body is Key The first thing […]
