Remove the Victim “We’re so careful to see that no one gets hurt. No one, that is, but ourselves.” Al-Anon Member “Codependents are caretakers – rescuers. They rescue, then they persecute, then they end up victimized. Study the Karpmen Drama Triangle,” he said....

Chapter 6: Don’t Be Blown About by Every Wind Denial: Under-reacting to events that seem too big Reactionary: Urgently and compulsively reacting in anger, guilt, shame, self-hate, worry, hurt, controlling, gestures, care taking acts, depression, desperation or fury to...

Detachment Detachment is not detaching from loved ones but the agony of involvement. Questions We Must Ask of Ourselves What am I feelings? What do I think? What do I need to take care of myself? Observational Reading Questions I am worried about myself. I don’t make...

CARETAKING CODEPENDENT CHARACTERISTICS Codependents may: think and feel responsible for other people—for other people’s feelings, thoughts, actions, choices, wants, needs, well-being, lack of well-being, and ultimate destiny. feel anxiety, pity, and guilt when other...

What’s Codependency, and Who’s Got It? Chapter 1 & 2: Jessica’s Story & Other Stories I did not identify with any specific stories in this chapter but I have identified with aspects of their codependency. I have sought relationships with people with food...