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Just what I needed. This book was very helpful to me. I got alot of great instruction from this book, I started reading this thinking it was for someone else and came to find out I could apply the information to my own life. Very, very helpful.
The book starts out a little rough but gets more to the point as you read. Very imformative for someone dealing with issues of alcoholism. Right on point in that respect. I would recommend this book.
This book gives you tools to break destuctive behavoirs that all co dependents have. It is very freeing and unlike most books give you something to do instead of just describing the problem. I have given this book to many who were blessed as well.
I know it is cliché but, this book has changed my life and my thinking.I was talking to my father on the phone one day and I was explaining to him how I have no problem exercising and eating right when Otty is gone but I can't seem to keep it up when he is home. I also learned that I need to detach myself from the people in my life that cause me harm.emotionally, physically, doesn't matter.Though I may not struggle with an abusive alcoholic, I still struggle with the internal doubts and feelings of self worthlessness. If we have conflicting views.that's alright. I can keep my individuality while sharing my life with another. This book made me delve into my own retched thoughts and confront them head on. I pretty much ran out right away and purchased the book.
Now, I have never been a big advocate for self-improvement books, but I have to say that this book was very enlightening. Co-dependency has a different definition for everyone. This is the book that started it all. I am not perfect and it is absolutely acceptable for me to let other people know this. It is okay to have an opinion that is different than someone else's. I have learned that I do not need to immerse myself so deeply in someone else's life that I lose myself. Maybe, by sharing these thoughts, someone else might be inspired to read this book and better themselves as well.
I realized that I can make decisions and not have to worry if my opinion is what other people may think or want. My father then asked me if I wanted to know what that was called.he told me it was called co-dependence and that I should start learning about this by reading a book called Co-dependent No More. When I first read this book, I figure that I would not post my feelings about it because they were too personal. This book made me realize that I have a voice and an opinion and both matter just as much as the next person. My opinion is exactly that.my opinion. However, now having some distance from the book and being able to employ the lessons I have learned, I am able to share myself with others.
It contains many examples of real people; as well as a list of habits and traits a codependent generally possesses. This book was a huuge eye opener for me. If you believe you might be codependent or want to find out more on the subject- this book is for you. It also offers helpful tips to break the cycle and possibly change your life. I recommend this for anyone who is, thinks they might be, or have a codependent in their life.
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