Episode 437: Codependency

Today’s minisode revolves around codependency. Many years ago, when I was in my 20s and in a difficult relationship, my therapist told me I was codependent. I read Melody Beattie’s Codependent No More and saw so much of myself in it. I highlighted all the symptoms and to be honest, at the time, I wasn’t totally clear on what I had to do to solve the problem. In this minisode, I’ll talk about:  Some common symptoms of codependency, as well as how it looked in my life when I was deep in it.  A quote from my friend and therapist Britt Frank about why she’s not a fan of the current narrative that surrounds codependency  What I wish I would have learned early on that would have helped me get better help  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices