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The pain experienced when watching a loved one struggle with addiction can be profound. Frequently a “co-dependent” pattern emerges wherein the supporting individual, despite her valiant efforts to support and connect to the addicted party, compromises her ability to have a healthy, meaningful relationship with the addicted person due in part to a negligence in meeting her own needs.
A balance, therefore, must be achieved.

​Attempts to "fix" the other person almost always backfire. Resigning yourself to the truth that your loved one is and always has been at the helm of his/her addiction is difficult, but it is essential. Your efforts, energy and attention are often best invested in your own capacity to care for yourself, thus maintaining your own stability and capacity to love and set boundaries.

"There’s nothing that makes you more insane than family. Or more happy. Or more exasperated. Or more...secure.”-Jim Butcher 

Are you or someone you love suffering from codependency?

• Do you frequently feel inadequate?
• Do you feel like a "bad person" when you make a mistake?
• Do you have difficulty taking compliments or gifts?
• Do you feel humiliation when your child or spouse makes a mistake?
• Do you think people in your life would go downhill without your constant efforts?
• Do you frequently wish someone could help you get things done?
• Are you confused about who you are or where you are going with your life?
• Do you have trouble saying "no" when asked for help?

• Do you keep quiet to avoid arguments?
• Are you always worried about others’ opinions of you?​
• Have you ever been in a relationship with someone who hits or belittles you?
• Are the opinions of others more important than your own?
• Do you have difficulty adjusting to changes at work or home?
• Do you feel rejected when significant others spend time with friends?
• Are you romantically drawn to those who are "messed up?"
• Are you uncomfortable expressing your true feelings to others?​

We are here to help you, the family or friend of the addicted party.

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