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Codependent No More: How to Stop Controlling Others and Start Caring for Yourself by Melody Beattie
2 reviews
faithaforman's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
hopeful
informative
inspiring
reflective
slow-paced
4.0
Reader beware, the first section of this book (meaning chapters 1 through 4) are pretty rough. They are very direct about the signs of codependency, what they mean, and how they may be perceived. It's not until you get to section two that the tone becomes a little more gentle and describes more of how these habits developed and how you can work towards breaking them. If you are in a difficult place, just enter this book with caution and know that it does get more productive and kind. Overall, I did find this to be a helpful read and it highlighted a lot of habits I hold that I had not noticed.
Content Warnings
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
challenging
emotional
hopeful
informative
inspiring
reflective
medium-paced
4.5
Recommended by my therapist. Will definitely keep on my shelf to read again and reference when needed. It has been helpful sparking and understanding my growing, healing and past.
Content Warnings
Minor: Ableism, Grief, Mental illness, Toxic friendship, Alcoholism, Toxic relationship, Abandonment, Addiction, and Alcohol
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