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Is someone else's problem your problem? If, like so many others, you've lost sight of your own life in the drama of tending to someone else's, you may be codependent--and you may find yourself in this book.

The healing touchstone of millions, this modern classic by one of America's best-loved…

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4 authors picked Codependent No More as one of their favorite books. Why do they recommend it?

Whilst there is no mention of motorcycle travel in this book (and I have read it three times now), it finally provided the key to the quest I didn't even know I was on during my own ongoing motorcycle travel history.

Why did my relationships fail? Why was I so restless? When I recognised myself within the pages, I didn't know whether it was a huge relief or whether I had been hit by a truck! Gratitude doesn't begin to cover it.Ā 

This book exploded my (at that stage–limited) understanding of relationships and might have even inspired me to become a therapist. It highlighted for me how complex human dynamics are and how vital it is for us to have self-awareness and stay accountable in our partnerships.

It was so ahead of its time, tackling subjects like people-pleasing and gaslighting long before they were a thing. Groundbreaking when it came out in 1986, it is still relevant today and a true classic. I have recommended this book countless times to clients and friends alike and return to it often for Melody Beattie’s…

As a trauma therapist, I understand that abuse can manifest in diverse forms, both explicit and subtle, often resulting in traumatization. I applaud the way that this book explains extensively one of the most prominent consequences of abusive relationships: co-dependence.

It invited me to submerge myself into an extensive exploration of the unhealthy dynamics that individuals inadvertently create without the awareness of the underlying consequences and the perpetuation of harm.

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Magical realism meets the magic of Christmas in this mix of Jewish, New Testament, and Santa stories–all reenacted in an urban psychiatric hospital!

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This book, by Melody Beattie, although written in 1992, still contains valuable information that applies to modern-day society and relationships. This book helps readers develop a deeper understanding of codependency and allows them to stop controlling others and start caring for themselves. From maintaining healthy boundaries to standing up for oneself and saying no to unhealthy relationships, this book is an important resource for those seeking a lifetime of hope and happiness while putting an end to the toxic pattern of unhealthy relationships. A highly recommended book by many mental-health experts worldwide.

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On locked ward 5C4, Josh, a patient with many similarities to Jesus, is hospitalized concurrently with Nick, a patient with many similarities to Santa. The two argue…

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