Buongiorno,
My latest article for Codependency Recovery is a little different this month. I decided to challenge the concept of codependency.
The term “codependency” emerged from the field of addiction recovery in the 1980s. Initially, it was used to describe the behaviours of family members of alcoholics who enabled their loved one’s addiction. Over time, the definition broadened to encompass any relationship where one person is overly reliant on another for emotional support and self-esteem.
Some critics argue that this expansion has diluted the term to the point of losing its original meaning. Perhaps labelling a wide range of behaviours as codependent pathologized normal human interdependence, an essential part of healthy relationships.
Could it be that what we call codependency is simply a misguided view of natural human bonding and caring?
Would love to hear your thoughts. You can reply to this email or comment on the article.
Have a wonderful rest of week and this Sunday's video and blog will talk about "Why You Don’t Have to Be a Good Person—You Just Have to Be a Nice Person" and the difference it will make your life when shift from good to nice.
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