Many of the films recommended show co-dependent
relationships. These are not just the movies
featured in the Co-Dependency section but movies
about falling in love, families, and friendship.
Here is a realistic guide that will help you identify
and learn to manage co-dependent behavior while
helping you also see that you can be a loving and
giving person without falling into this dysfunctional
pattern. This booklet is especially good for any
individual who tend to take care of those around them
at the expense of one's needs. This is also a
guide for those who have unhealthy relationships with
substance abusers.
A co-dependent is a person who has developed a habit
of living for others. Co-dependents put others first
in their lives at their own expense. Often these are
very nice people who like to think of themselves as
thoughtful, dependable, and there when others are in
need. What they often don't see is the responsibility
they take for others' needs. When you constantly put
others first in life at the expense of your own
needs, you are not being just a loving, caring
person. You are being a loving, caring co-dependent!*
The author lists the various motivators for
co-dependent behavior and provides an exercise for
the reader to self-examine their own motivations.
The reader is encouraged to seek help in dealing with
their co-dependency and to join AL-ANON or CoDA. A
program of morning and evening self-reflection is
outlined.
SG1002 (32 pgs)
