Hey friends,
Let's talk about something I’ve been getting asked about more frequently.
Codependency isn't just financially relying on someone else. It's not about doing your partner's laundry. It's so much deeper than that.
As a female life coach who's been in codependency recovery for over 15 years, I've seen how misunderstood this term really is. Codependency is actually a trauma response - a coping mechanism we developed as children when our emotional needs weren't met.
Think about it: when little you didn't get the emotional support you needed, you started taking care of your parents instead, hoping that if you fixed them, they might eventually take care of you. That pattern follows us into adulthood, where we overextend ourselves in relationships, taking on way more than our share to "make things work."
What we really want is healthy interdependence - where both partners contribute equally (though not necessarily in the same areas) to the relationship's success. Building healthy relationships means recognizing when you're sacrificing your own well-being to rescue someone who needs to experience natural consequences.
Remember, no one should be responsible for making you happy but you.
That's the heart of healing from codependency - putting the focus back on yourself and your own fulfillment.
For more information on Codependency visit www.sarastansberry.com/resources
LYLAS
- S
Share this post