Right in the feels. The 'chase' of the emotionally unavailable person doesn't have the same hit anymore, so I'm trying to accept new love and care into my life 🙏💕3yr ⋅ emmamariec ⋅ r/Codependency
Related to my previous post. Perhaps you are going for people who make you feel '?!?' because you yourself are feeling '?!?' but you don't know how to fix or heal yourself. It's a difficult task to claim who you are and not to be afraid of it. It's a challenge for me every day ❤️3yr ⋅ emmamariec ⋅ r/Codependency
I do this. A lot. Especially when I'm feeling shut out or insecure.4yr ⋅ Looking_for_narnia ⋅ r/Codependency
I feel like at times I would have done anything to make him love me, but it doesn't work like that. Some people will always be committed to misunderstanding you. And see right past you. And just not love you like you deserve. A bruise to the ego, a tough lesson, but also eventually life affirming 💜3yr ⋅ emmamariec ⋅ r/Codependency
I'm working on just always showing up 💜 I was an avoidant and inauthentic person for a very long time. I felt a lot of guilt and shame about my past. Codependency became the path for me so I could channel all of my energy into others rather than myself. But now I'm all about the right-hand side3yr ⋅ emmamariec ⋅ r/Codependency
I think this list of self affirmations is great for those of us with codependent tendencies4yr ⋅ kristin137 ⋅ r/Codependency
Saying no is okay. If someone doesn’t like you for it, you’re still okay.3yr ⋅ SoftBoiledPotatoChip ⋅ r/Codependency
I had such a hard time understanding my ex. This passage from codependency for dummies really hit me.1yr ⋅ Practice_Anal_Dummy ⋅ r/Codependency
He seldom felt good to my nervous system apart from that adrenaline rush before and after sex. He rarely took an interest in how or who I was, choosing to take from me just the parts he wanted. But I let him. Now I see me and allow me to be me, no performance, no facade. It's nice to breathe 💜3yr ⋅ emmamariec ⋅ r/Codependency
A much more healthy approaching to healing from toxic relationships. You don’t attract abuse.2yr ⋅ Newwavesupport3657 ⋅ r/Codependency
Because they ain't ever gonna! Learn to love you ♥️ #portland balloon artist4yr ⋅ emmamariec ⋅ r/Codependency
I had a mute switch I pressed on my soul for a very long time. It was always about pleasing others' souls, sacrificing my needs for theirs, silencing my own essence and being. Always on the quest for my 'soulmate' while never truly being a friend to myself. Not anymore. I feed my soul with love 💜3yr ⋅ emmamariec ⋅ r/Codependency
Something to think about 💛 I definitely focused on him to avoid my own inner work and he reflected a past unhealed relationship. Important to analyse why we accept the treatment we do.3yr ⋅ emmamariec ⋅ r/Codependency
In case someone needs to hear this today: Stop willingly wasting your time with them!3yr ⋅ Papaya-Standard ⋅ r/Codependency
Been here many times 💔 how I longed to be 'easygoing'. But now it's a big nope3yr ⋅ emmamariec ⋅ r/Codependency
Realizing I can’t define ANY innate qualities about myself bc my entire identity = being helpful :(2yr ⋅ mikayloren ⋅ r/Codependency
Needed this reminder today. (via Dr. Nicole LePera - @the.holistic.psychologist on IG)3yr ⋅ lsnhu611 ⋅ r/Codependency
My codependency originates from emotional neglect and abuse from my parents. This book has made me feel seen and validated. Please consider purchasing it!1yr ⋅ bujiop ⋅ r/Codependency
I personally can't get enough of that extra hot boundary sauce... But healing has got me a bit all over the place with my emotions. And missing certain people, but knowing they can't be in my life. I'm trying to be kind to my mind today. Be gentle with yours too ❤️3yr ⋅ emmamariec ⋅ r/Codependency
Anyone else on the sub been single for quite a while? It will be 5 years for me in March. With falling in love with someone emotionally unavailable in between. I would love a healthy non-codependent relationship to happen one day. But right now I still have stuff to work on and work through 💜3yr ⋅ emmamariec ⋅ r/Codependency
Only friends I have are at work, went to buy lunch and everyone asked if I could pick them up lunch too. This was my fortune from the Chinese restaurant.3yr ⋅ crunchbum ⋅ r/Codependency
It’s been about 3 months since me and my long term bf broke up.I found myself on dating apps, but focusing on recovery has led me to deleting them and giving myself my full attention. Here’s to breaking the cycle, one day at a time.3yr ⋅ lanadelbae22 ⋅ r/Codependency
I'm 35 this year & only just in the process of fully embracing my authentic self and therefore the strongest version of me 💖 I would no longer make the decisions of 15, 10, 5 years ago, & I'm so grateful for that. I am working on recovery from codependency each day and proud of how far I've come3yr ⋅ emmamariec ⋅ r/Codependency
The first time my therapist asked me if my parents had mental illnesses2yr ⋅ notafrequentflyerr ⋅ r/Codependency
they broke up with me last week.. felt kinda proud of my response, didn’t know where else to share2yr ⋅ heymissspider ⋅ r/Codependency
To those in recovery, if you are only just discovering who you are and what you want after years of being emotionally invested in other people's needs but not your own - I feel you, I am you. Be gentle with yourself as you are working out what is best for you and where you are going 💜🙏3yr ⋅ emmamariec ⋅ r/Codependency
I painted some sad flowers and finally cried. Hoping it helps me move forward. Hope it's ok to post this here, I thought this group might relate.2yr ⋅ Summerofjon ⋅ r/Codependency
I felt like I was just existing for a very long time. Unsure of who I was, never feeling good enough. Immersed in uncomfortable comfort blankets modes of survival. It was all about others rather than me. I'm ready to live now ❤️🌻and it's your time to live too.3yr ⋅ emmamariec ⋅ r/Codependency
Me in every relationship I've ever had. I am single and determined the next one will be different 🙏4yr ⋅ emmamariec ⋅ r/Codependency
The pendulum will continue to swing until I find my happy place3yr ⋅ SoftBoiledPotatoChip ⋅ r/Codependency
Sharing this reminder for myself and anyone who needed help. I wish you all well.3yr ⋅ harvgisn ⋅ r/Codependency
We don’t have to fix/change/parent/raise partners! (Gender neutral)2yr ⋅ poiseandnerve ⋅ r/Codependency
This was a really difficult boundary for me to set, but I’m glad I did (context in comments)4yr ⋅ xkelsx1 ⋅ r/Codependency
12 Steps re-worded (especially for those of you uncomfortable with the god/high power aspect)4yr ⋅ parsley-lover ⋅ r/Codependency
Trying to eliminate the whole idea of 'wrong person', despite being 34 and imo wasting lots of time with non-suitable suitors. What will be will be. And I've learnt vital life lessons along the way. Wouldn't mind my future love rocking up so I can start raising a dog with them 🙃 but it's cool3yr ⋅ emmamariec ⋅ r/Codependency
This resonated for me. Narcissistic abuse can exacerbate codependency. Give that love to yourself and the people who don’t abuse it, folks.2yr ⋅ almoststarvingartist ⋅ r/Codependency
Relate to all of these 🙋♀️ having a fragmented upbringing and the self esteem issues which come with, I have always really struggled with setting and keeping to boundaries. What are some boundaries you've set yourself recently which you are proud of?3yr ⋅ emmamariec ⋅ r/Codependency
