Searching & FearlessMoral Inventory PART 1
Step Four: 4. Made a searching and fearless moral inventory of ourselves. This is the Step that brings fear, uncertainty, and guilt to those who have been around recovery meetings…
Unmanageability
Step One and Seeing Our Unmanageability Step One: “We admitted we were powerless over others – that our lives had become unmanageable” For many of us who came to this…
WHY YOU OVER-APOLOGIZE AND HOW TO STOP
DO YOU OVER-APOLOGIZE? Over-apologizing refers to saying “I’m sorry” when you don’t need to. This could be when you haven’t done anything wrong or you’re taking responsibility for someone else’s…
MOVING PAST CODEPENDENCY – Part 1
HOW DO YOU MOVE PAST CODEPENDENCY? A person with a healthy level of self-esteem would escape a codependent situation at the first sign of being mistreated. Whether it is with…
LOSE THE GUILT, HOW TO SAY “NO”
Dr. Leda Kaveh, TheNerdyCreator.com, Heather Moulder, J.D., ACC Overview Why is it hard to say, "no"? There’s a cultural misconception that saying, "no" is rude or selfish. Truthfully, it’s neither…
OVERCOMING TRIGGERS & ANXIETY
Overview Codependency makes it feel uncomfortable to set boundaries with others. Guilt and shame kick in, leading to an endless task of meeting the needs of others. Sometimes codependency is…
SELF-CARE FOR OVERWHELMED PERFECTIONISTS
Overview When we’re overwhelmed or stressed, self-care is more important than ever! But it’s not always easy to find the time or energy we need to care for ourselves. So,…
RESENTMENT, ANGER & RESPONSE
OVERVIEW Managing anger is essential to successful relationships. Codependents can have a lot of anger that they manage effectively. They’re frequently found in situations with people who contribute less than…