EP 49: I Was Codependent in a Healthy Relationship, Here's How I Healed | The Thoughtful Advocate

Most people think codependency only happens in toxic relationships. Mine was the opposite. In this episode, I'm sharing my personal experience with codependency inside a genuinely loving, healthy relationship, where the real wounds were coming from inside me all along. I cover what codependency actually is, why it develops from childhood trauma and anxious attachment, the signs most people search for but don't always recognise in themselves, and how I slowly healed by learning to truly love myself for the first time at 29. If you've ever needed constant reassurance from a partner, felt crushing anxiety when they spent time away, or realised your whole identity was tied to someone else, this episode is for you. In this episode: 00:00 Intro What codependency really means Why it is not always about a toxic partner My story with John and unhealed childhood trauma Losing my identity and friendships How I finally started healing What healthy love actually looks like How to get help Mentioned in this episode: Kind Laundry sheets, code zerowastecutie for 10% off #codependency #mentalhealth #healingjourney #anxiousattachment #selfworth #childhoodtrauma #codependencyrecovery #selflove #healthyrelationships #thoughtfuladvocate