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jazzofmine's review against another edition
4.5
I had read a few kind of negative, or at least critical, reviews prior. However I was recommended to read this by my counselor and again I’m very glad I listened. I found myself even rewinding to catch particular phrases a second time. And as I continued listening I realized I wanted to order a physical copy as well in order to annotate and get a second read in. My opinion is that those who have reviewed this critically probably either a) are in denial (if in fact they could benefit from the contents of the book) or b) are not the appropriate audience.
For loved ones of an alcoholic or chemically addicted person, this may be very relatable. But as Melody writes - she tries to engage with folks from a variety of different situations who have come to discover that they’re codependently involved with an addict or unwell person (be it alcoholism, chemical dependence, sex addiction or a variety of situations that could lead to codependency).
I’m a family member of an alcoholic and I would say that as she offered lists of traits, issues, situations, anecdotal stories I found myself saying “yes, yes!” And felt like at least about 75% of the content resonated with my experiences, and was helpful for me.
I only removed half a star because parts of the content weren’t for me with regards to mentions of god. However, I would still recommend this, because she only mentions god or a “higher power” in the second half of the book, in relation to 12 step programs such as AA. And I can appreciate that the structure of some programs she references involve this, and it doesn’t ruffle me (as a nonbeliever). Much of the book was still widely applicable.
Graphic: Addiction, Emotional abuse, Alcoholism, Toxic relationship, and Drug abuse
annaofjesup's review against another edition
4.0
Graphic: Addiction, Alcoholism, Toxic friendship, and Toxic relationship
Moderate: Gaslighting, Mental illness, Alcohol, Drug use, Drug abuse, Eating disorder, Child abuse, and Toxic friendship
faithaforman's review against another edition
4.0
Moderate: Infidelity, Panic attacks/disorders, Alcoholism, Child abuse, Grief, Self harm, Death, Chronic illness, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Gaslighting, Addiction, Toxic relationship, Abandonment, Drug abuse, Physical abuse, Mental illness, and Suicidal thoughts
miranda_is_reading's review against another edition
4.5
Minor: Ableism, Grief, Mental illness, Toxic friendship, Alcoholism, Toxic relationship, Abandonment, Addiction, and Alcohol
fenemiestolovers's review against another edition
2.75
Graphic: Drug abuse, Drug use, Addiction, Mental illness, Alcohol, Alcoholism, Body shaming, Fatphobia, Eating disorder, and Toxic relationship
Moderate: Child death, Grief, Infidelity, Fire/Fire injury, Self harm, Gaslighting, Death of parent, and Panic attacks/disorders
Minor: Cancer, Medical trauma, Terminal illness, and Physical abuse
darkmattersoybean's review against another edition
4.0
Graphic: Alcoholism and Addiction
Moderate: Alcohol, Alcoholism, Addiction, Domestic abuse, Drug abuse, Drug use, Eating disorder, Emotional abuse, Gaslighting, Physical abuse, Sexism, Sexual content, Suicidal thoughts, Toxic relationship, and Toxic friendship