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Is my relationship codependent?

This week Maryellen talks all about codependency, and rewrites some “inspirational” quotes to reflect the truth.

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We're begging you, please don’t self-diagnose from memes on the internet... Especially not codependency, because, heads up, codependency isn’t even a diagnosis!! This week Maryellen talks all about codependency and rewrites some “inspirational” quotes to reflect the truth:  What do people mean when they say "codependent"? Codependency originated from alcoholics anonymous  Popularized with romantic relationships, but can be in all types of relationships  Unhealthy relationship dynamics don’t automatically make the relationship codependent  Ask yourself: does the power dynamic in this relationship feel equal?    The good news? We can change unhealthy relationship dynamics!  If you're suffering from abuse in your life, please call for support    National Domestic Violence Hotline (open 24/7): 800-799-SAFE. Text START to 88788  If you haven’t already, please follow, rate, and review the podcast, and follow us on Instagram @okayishpodcast. To submit questions or stories (anonymously if you’d like) visit okayishpodcast.com! 

First published

07/25/2022

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health mental society culture relationships

Duration

22 minutes

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OKAY-ISH

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We're begging you, please don’t self-diagnose from memes on the internet... Especially not codependency, because, heads up, codependency isn’t even a diagnosis!! This week Maryellen talks all about codependency and rewrites some “inspirational” quotes to reflect the truth:  What do people mean when they say "codependent"? Codependency originated from alcoholics anonymous  Popularized with romantic relationships, but can be in all types of relationships  Unhealthy relationship dynamics don’t automatically make the relationship codependent  Ask yourself: does the power dynamic in this relationship feel equal?    The good news? We can change unhealthy relationship dynamics!  If you're suffering from abuse in your life, please call for support    National Domestic Violence Hotline (open 24/7): 800-799-SAFE. Text START to 88788  If you haven’t already, please follow, rate, and review the podcast, and follow us on Instagram @okayishpodcast. To submit questions or stories (anonymously if you’d like) visit okayishpodcast.com! 

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