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Codependent No More Workbook
This highly anticipated workbook will help readers put the principles from Melody Beattie's international best seller Codependent No More into action in their own lives.The Codependent No More Workbook was designed for Melody Beattie fans spanning the generations, as well as for those who may not yet even understand the meaning and impact of their codependency. In this accessible and engaging workbook, Beattie uses her trademark down-to-earth style to offer readers a Twelve Step, interactive program to stop obsessing about others by developing the insight, strength, and resilience to start taking care of themselves. Through hands-on guided journaling, exercises, and self-tests, readers will learn to integrate the time-tested concepts outlined in Codependent No More into their daily lives by setting and enforcing healthy limits; developing a support system through healthy relationships with others and a higher power; experiencing genuine love and forgiveness; and letting go and detaching from others' harmful behaviors. Whether fixated on a loved one with depression, an addiction, an eating disorder, or other self-destructive behaviors, or someone who makes unhealthy decisions, this book offers the practical means to plot a comprehensive, personalized path to hope, healing, and the freedom to be your own best self.
200 pages, Kindle Edition
Published March 9, 2011
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Melody Beattie
80 books997 followersMelody Beattie was an American self-help author best known for her groundbreaking work on codependency. Born in 1948 in Minnesota, she endured a traumatic childhood marked by abuse and early substance addiction. After achieving sobriety, she became a licensed addiction counselor and began writing to help others navigate emotional recovery. Her 1986 book Codependent No More became a bestseller, selling eight million copies and helping to bring the concept of codependency into mainstream awareness. Over her career, she authored 18 books, including Beyond Codependency, The Language of Letting Go, and Make Miracles in Forty Days. Though her work is often associated with Co-Dependents Anonymous, her books were independent of the program.
Beattie’s personal life reflected many of the struggles she addressed in her work, including four marriages and the loss of a son. Her writing often drew from her own experiences with grief, addiction, and healing. In early 2025, she was forced to evacuate her Malibu home due to wildfires and died shortly after at her daughter’s home in Los Angeles from heart failure.
Beattie’s personal life reflected many of the struggles she addressed in her work, including four marriages and the loss of a son. Her writing often drew from her own experiences with grief, addiction, and healing. In early 2025, she was forced to evacuate her Malibu home due to wildfires and died shortly after at her daughter’s home in Los Angeles from heart failure.
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March 17, 2020
I came across this book by chance while sitting in a library trying to clear my head.
I was very skeptical at first, as the author is a firm believer in the 12-step program, whose principles I do not adhere to nor find useful.
However, the minute I got past the introduction and into the meat of the text, I found almost everything Melody writes about codependency utterly (and often painfully) relatable.
Melody is no great writer by any means, but she puts things in clear and simple terms, and comes from a wealthy background of personal and professional experience with codependency and alcoholism.
While much of the book talks about codependency specifically pertaining to codependents of alcoholics, and the examples are almost entirely from such cases, the behaviours and self-beliefs she describes pertain to a whole host of other addictive behaviours and backgrounds of abuse (which she does frequently allude to as well, if not in any depth).
I don't personally have any experience dealing with alcoholism or narcotic addiction of my own or a loved one, but I have struggled with other forms of addiction, obsession, and codependency. Reading this book was both eye-opening to understand some of my behaviour and thoughts better, and to see how it may very well have been impacting those close to me. It's helped me re-frame some things and also been very uplifting.
After several gruelling chapters identify with almost all of the problematic and destructive behaviour and thought patterns Melody describes, finally came the chapters on moving forward and changing. Although she makes it sound much simpler and easier than it is, I found her words motivational and comforting. I felt great peace reading this book and feeling it's okay to be me, as I am now, with whatever problems, as long as I am honest with myself about who I am and strive to move away from the things that cause suffering to myself and those around me.
The book is a little outdated, and though Melody strives to stay neutral when referring to gender roles, there's definitely a bias towards the male alcoholic and the stay at home wife codependent trying to fix him. There's also quite a lot of (unnecessary) religious bias, which of course the 12-step program relies heavily on.
There is a whole chapter on the 12 step, which I began reading in good faith to see if my opinions could be swayed. They were not. I believe that surrendering to 'a higher power' and admitting helplessness against addiction goes directly against the kind of self-mobilisation that is described in every other aspect of this book.
I was very skeptical at first, as the author is a firm believer in the 12-step program, whose principles I do not adhere to nor find useful.
However, the minute I got past the introduction and into the meat of the text, I found almost everything Melody writes about codependency utterly (and often painfully) relatable.
Melody is no great writer by any means, but she puts things in clear and simple terms, and comes from a wealthy background of personal and professional experience with codependency and alcoholism.
While much of the book talks about codependency specifically pertaining to codependents of alcoholics, and the examples are almost entirely from such cases, the behaviours and self-beliefs she describes pertain to a whole host of other addictive behaviours and backgrounds of abuse (which she does frequently allude to as well, if not in any depth).
I don't personally have any experience dealing with alcoholism or narcotic addiction of my own or a loved one, but I have struggled with other forms of addiction, obsession, and codependency. Reading this book was both eye-opening to understand some of my behaviour and thoughts better, and to see how it may very well have been impacting those close to me. It's helped me re-frame some things and also been very uplifting.
After several gruelling chapters identify with almost all of the problematic and destructive behaviour and thought patterns Melody describes, finally came the chapters on moving forward and changing. Although she makes it sound much simpler and easier than it is, I found her words motivational and comforting. I felt great peace reading this book and feeling it's okay to be me, as I am now, with whatever problems, as long as I am honest with myself about who I am and strive to move away from the things that cause suffering to myself and those around me.
The book is a little outdated, and though Melody strives to stay neutral when referring to gender roles, there's definitely a bias towards the male alcoholic and the stay at home wife codependent trying to fix him. There's also quite a lot of (unnecessary) religious bias, which of course the 12-step program relies heavily on.
There is a whole chapter on the 12 step, which I began reading in good faith to see if my opinions could be swayed. They were not. I believe that surrendering to 'a higher power' and admitting helplessness against addiction goes directly against the kind of self-mobilisation that is described in every other aspect of this book.
July 17, 2011
This book has helped me understand myself to a degree that I never thought. It's shown me I have a lot of work to do in my life to be at a point where I can be truly happy. I would definitely recommend this book to anyone, and will loan it to anyone who asks. Either you'll learn something about yourself, or you'll learn something about the people you hold close.
April 3, 2022
My therapist led me to this book.
Don't let my three-star rating fool you. I have my reasons for giving it a middle-of-the-road rating that are completely my own, which I will get into, but that does not discount the fact that this workbook will give anyone reading it a good dose of self-love and stable steps to guide you through almost any obstacle.
"The principles of the Twelve Steps work well in any area of our lives where we're having trouble. That's likely why so many different kinds of Twelve Step groups have begun. From dealing with financial problems to eating disorders, gambling, sexually acting out, having to be in love, suffering from phobias, and excessive fear and anxiety, if these Steps are applied to the problem, they'll be the solution."
This book contains Twelve Steps, Twelve Guides, to help guide you outta pickles, and by doing so will help you manage your emotions, thoughts, and ultimately lead you closer to self-love and trust within yourself.
"As I make an honest effort to work the Twelve Steps and follow the Twelve Traditions...
1. I know a new sense of belonging. The feeling of emptiness and loneliness will disappear.
2. I am no longer controlled by my fears. I overcome my fears and act with courage, integrity and dignity.
3. I know a new freedom.
4. I release myself from worry, guilt and regret about my past and present. I am aware enough not to repeat it.
5. I know a new love and acceptance of myself and others. I feel genuinely lovable, loving and loved.
6. I learn to see myself as equal to others. My new and renewed relationships are all with equal partners.
7. I am capable of developing and maintaining healthy and loving relationships. The need to control and manipulate others will disappear as I learn to trust those who are trustworthy.
8. I learn that it is possible to mend -- to become more loving, intimate and supportive. I have the choice of communicating with my family in a way which is safe for me and respectful of them.
9. I acknowledge that I am a unique and precious creation.
10. I no longer need to rely solely on others to provide my sense of worth.
11. I trust the guidance I receive from my Higher Power and come to believe in my own capabilities.
12. I gradually experience serenity, strength and spiritual growth in my daily life."
The Twelve Steps and overcoming codependency in this book heavily relies on a higher power:
"Step Two: Came to believe that a Power greater than ourselves could restore us to sanity."
For individuals who are struggling with religion, higher powers, spirituality, or the term God as Him - like me - may struggle with parts of this book. Or maybe individuals who are set in their beliefs, and it doesn't include God as Him.
"Some women who have been abused by their fathers have expressed difficulty turning their wills and lives over the care of an omnipotent God referred to as a male father figure."
Ouch.
Religion, God, and a higher power isn't for everyone. And when that is a reoccurring topic in a book meant to help someone struggling with codependency, mental illness, or just a rough chapter in their life, a person who is struggling with God, religion, or God as Him may have a hard time separating steps with their own emotional triggers or, simply, their beliefs. I felt I had a harder time stepping away from my own emotions to grasp the message. Ultimately, I wish this book was more Higher Power neutral that also aims to the agnostics, atheists, and religions who practices more with nature, the universe, or multiple gods.
I talked with my therapist about this -- that what if someone reading this was atheist. How can they apply their beliefs with these steps? And this is a major topic missed in this book: acknowledging the options for others who have different beliefs, or who are unsure of their beliefs, and how this can apply to them.
Regardless, talking about spirituality is an incredibly important step; it's a way to tell you that you are loved - even with your faults, your sadness, your anger, whatever it is that weighs you down, you are loved. For me - it helped me see what the Universe was telling me, guiding me, in order to heal from hard chapters in my life.
"Part of a spiritual awakening for someone suffering from codependency is learning that you are real. You count. You matter. You have a life. You deserve to be free of abuse. More than that, you can take care of yourself."
The activities in this workbook are definitely therapeutic. Everyone is going to have a different way of approaching these activities and getting through this book. For me, I didn't accomplish all the tasks, but it still gave me a wider view of my needs with what I read. I am fully aware that this is a book that one will need to go through multiple times - for the reminders and the activities - but that's recovery; either from codependency, depression, anxiety - really - any mental illness, or a tough chapter. It's baby steps and reminders. Get through this book once, obtain what you can. Process, work the steps the best you can, then do it all over again.
"All you need to do is your best."
If you are reading my review, then you are most likely going through something which is why you are looking at this book - maybe a friend recommended it, maybe your therapist brought you here, or maybe you are walking alone on your journey to healing and self-love -- I want to tell you that you got this, you are worthy, and you are seen. And it's okay to feel your feelings. Whatever you are going through, take a step back and acknowledge that you are not alone. This is just another chapter in your life leading you to your next chapter.
My favorite quotes, passages that resonated with me, or things that I noted:
"In love and dignity, speak the truth -- as we think, feel and know it -- and it shall set us free."
"Don't let guilt keep you in a situation where you're being punished or abused."
"Being happy means surrendering to and feeling all of our feelings, not just feeling happy."
"When we believe lies and obsess about other people, we love touch with ourselves, our emotions, and out intuition. We lose touch with what we know is true."
"Letting go means we acknowledge that we're not responsible for the other person. We're responsible for ourselves."
"While control is an illusion, surrendering and letting go are real."
"Many of us believe we don't deserve to have and achieve our dreams, and that's sad. It's easy to keep the bar set low for ourselves in all parts of our life: work, relationships, money."
"Take a breath. Look around. You have a right to be here. You matter and you count. Where you are is where you belong. This world that may have been so unkind transforms as we transform. What you believe is what you'll get."
"...it was essential to trust myself. I learned that if something felt right to me, I could trust my impressions."
"I've seen wonderful things happen to people, as well as terrible tragedies. There are no guarantees, but chances are that at some point, life is going to hurt like hell. That person or thing you valued most may be what you're going to lose. You may have to live without the one thing you said you couldn't or wouldn't. The blessings are going to be better than you can imagine, but you may also go through pain that's so intense you think it couldn't get any worse."
"Go in, eyes wide open. Don't worry about what will occur and when. The things we worry about aren't usually the ones that happen. The things that cause the most pain will catch us by surprise some ordinary Saturday afternoon, and life will never again be the same."
"Be present each moment for yourself and the people you love. Grace is like breathing. We can't get ahead of ourselves; we only get the breath we need now, and we only get one breath at a time."
"Happiness is not the lack of problems or pain. Happiness is surrendering to every feeling that comes along and being at peace with what is, even if I'm feeling white-hot rage."
"People say that we can't change the past, but that's not true. We can change it by how we perceive it, and whether we use it to become and stay victims, or to show ourselves how strong we are.... The goal of this work is to feel everything we need to feel that we didn't feel before, and then to release the emotions, forgive other people and ourselves so we can love and respect ourselves, and feel confident in our ability to love other people too."
"Another one of our shortcomings may be that we don't ask for the help we need because we don't want to burden anyone. We think we should be able to handle everything by ourselves, no matter how hard is it or how bad we feel. But if you need support or just an evening out with a friend, ask."
"Progress, not perfection."
Don't let my three-star rating fool you. I have my reasons for giving it a middle-of-the-road rating that are completely my own, which I will get into, but that does not discount the fact that this workbook will give anyone reading it a good dose of self-love and stable steps to guide you through almost any obstacle.
"The principles of the Twelve Steps work well in any area of our lives where we're having trouble. That's likely why so many different kinds of Twelve Step groups have begun. From dealing with financial problems to eating disorders, gambling, sexually acting out, having to be in love, suffering from phobias, and excessive fear and anxiety, if these Steps are applied to the problem, they'll be the solution."
This book contains Twelve Steps, Twelve Guides, to help guide you outta pickles, and by doing so will help you manage your emotions, thoughts, and ultimately lead you closer to self-love and trust within yourself.
"As I make an honest effort to work the Twelve Steps and follow the Twelve Traditions...
1. I know a new sense of belonging. The feeling of emptiness and loneliness will disappear.
2. I am no longer controlled by my fears. I overcome my fears and act with courage, integrity and dignity.
3. I know a new freedom.
4. I release myself from worry, guilt and regret about my past and present. I am aware enough not to repeat it.
5. I know a new love and acceptance of myself and others. I feel genuinely lovable, loving and loved.
6. I learn to see myself as equal to others. My new and renewed relationships are all with equal partners.
7. I am capable of developing and maintaining healthy and loving relationships. The need to control and manipulate others will disappear as I learn to trust those who are trustworthy.
8. I learn that it is possible to mend -- to become more loving, intimate and supportive. I have the choice of communicating with my family in a way which is safe for me and respectful of them.
9. I acknowledge that I am a unique and precious creation.
10. I no longer need to rely solely on others to provide my sense of worth.
11. I trust the guidance I receive from my Higher Power and come to believe in my own capabilities.
12. I gradually experience serenity, strength and spiritual growth in my daily life."
The Twelve Steps and overcoming codependency in this book heavily relies on a higher power:
"Step Two: Came to believe that a Power greater than ourselves could restore us to sanity."
For individuals who are struggling with religion, higher powers, spirituality, or the term God as Him - like me - may struggle with parts of this book. Or maybe individuals who are set in their beliefs, and it doesn't include God as Him.
"Some women who have been abused by their fathers have expressed difficulty turning their wills and lives over the care of an omnipotent God referred to as a male father figure."
Ouch.
Religion, God, and a higher power isn't for everyone. And when that is a reoccurring topic in a book meant to help someone struggling with codependency, mental illness, or just a rough chapter in their life, a person who is struggling with God, religion, or God as Him may have a hard time separating steps with their own emotional triggers or, simply, their beliefs. I felt I had a harder time stepping away from my own emotions to grasp the message. Ultimately, I wish this book was more Higher Power neutral that also aims to the agnostics, atheists, and religions who practices more with nature, the universe, or multiple gods.
I talked with my therapist about this -- that what if someone reading this was atheist. How can they apply their beliefs with these steps? And this is a major topic missed in this book: acknowledging the options for others who have different beliefs, or who are unsure of their beliefs, and how this can apply to them.
Regardless, talking about spirituality is an incredibly important step; it's a way to tell you that you are loved - even with your faults, your sadness, your anger, whatever it is that weighs you down, you are loved. For me - it helped me see what the Universe was telling me, guiding me, in order to heal from hard chapters in my life.
"Part of a spiritual awakening for someone suffering from codependency is learning that you are real. You count. You matter. You have a life. You deserve to be free of abuse. More than that, you can take care of yourself."
The activities in this workbook are definitely therapeutic. Everyone is going to have a different way of approaching these activities and getting through this book. For me, I didn't accomplish all the tasks, but it still gave me a wider view of my needs with what I read. I am fully aware that this is a book that one will need to go through multiple times - for the reminders and the activities - but that's recovery; either from codependency, depression, anxiety - really - any mental illness, or a tough chapter. It's baby steps and reminders. Get through this book once, obtain what you can. Process, work the steps the best you can, then do it all over again.
"All you need to do is your best."
If you are reading my review, then you are most likely going through something which is why you are looking at this book - maybe a friend recommended it, maybe your therapist brought you here, or maybe you are walking alone on your journey to healing and self-love -- I want to tell you that you got this, you are worthy, and you are seen. And it's okay to feel your feelings. Whatever you are going through, take a step back and acknowledge that you are not alone. This is just another chapter in your life leading you to your next chapter.
My favorite quotes, passages that resonated with me, or things that I noted:
"In love and dignity, speak the truth -- as we think, feel and know it -- and it shall set us free."
"Don't let guilt keep you in a situation where you're being punished or abused."
"Being happy means surrendering to and feeling all of our feelings, not just feeling happy."
"When we believe lies and obsess about other people, we love touch with ourselves, our emotions, and out intuition. We lose touch with what we know is true."
"Letting go means we acknowledge that we're not responsible for the other person. We're responsible for ourselves."
"While control is an illusion, surrendering and letting go are real."
"Many of us believe we don't deserve to have and achieve our dreams, and that's sad. It's easy to keep the bar set low for ourselves in all parts of our life: work, relationships, money."
"Take a breath. Look around. You have a right to be here. You matter and you count. Where you are is where you belong. This world that may have been so unkind transforms as we transform. What you believe is what you'll get."
"...it was essential to trust myself. I learned that if something felt right to me, I could trust my impressions."
"I've seen wonderful things happen to people, as well as terrible tragedies. There are no guarantees, but chances are that at some point, life is going to hurt like hell. That person or thing you valued most may be what you're going to lose. You may have to live without the one thing you said you couldn't or wouldn't. The blessings are going to be better than you can imagine, but you may also go through pain that's so intense you think it couldn't get any worse."
"Go in, eyes wide open. Don't worry about what will occur and when. The things we worry about aren't usually the ones that happen. The things that cause the most pain will catch us by surprise some ordinary Saturday afternoon, and life will never again be the same."
"Be present each moment for yourself and the people you love. Grace is like breathing. We can't get ahead of ourselves; we only get the breath we need now, and we only get one breath at a time."
"Happiness is not the lack of problems or pain. Happiness is surrendering to every feeling that comes along and being at peace with what is, even if I'm feeling white-hot rage."
"People say that we can't change the past, but that's not true. We can change it by how we perceive it, and whether we use it to become and stay victims, or to show ourselves how strong we are.... The goal of this work is to feel everything we need to feel that we didn't feel before, and then to release the emotions, forgive other people and ourselves so we can love and respect ourselves, and feel confident in our ability to love other people too."
"Another one of our shortcomings may be that we don't ask for the help we need because we don't want to burden anyone. We think we should be able to handle everything by ourselves, no matter how hard is it or how bad we feel. But if you need support or just an evening out with a friend, ask."
"Progress, not perfection."
April 26, 2014
this book was immeasurably helpful
June 9, 2014
It works if you do the work.
November 21, 2019
Codependent No More, written by Melody Beattie, is an inspiring novel for those that suffer the repercussions from or cause the problems that are associated with alcoholism and other addictions. I was greatly inspired by the advice that Beattie shared. She gives many examples of individuals who have struggled with codependency. The greatest aspect of Beattie's writing is the ability it has to help the reader to do a self-assessment. She lists off beliefs that codependents form because of their situations. She also gives healthy tools to help readers change these unhelpful beliefs and helps them to see that there is a better way that life can be lived. Everyone deserves to feel loved.
I would describe myself as codependent. In the past, I struggled to know if there was a way I could be happier in life. The tools that I have learned through this novel have allowed me to have the strength to turn my life around. I am now able to fully love myself, I have accepted that my past is in the past and I now have hope for the future. This novel is empowering and motivating. Beattie is an advocate for self-love. She helps the reader to see that change is possible. We do not have to live our lives taking care of people. We do not have to have to live in a state of constant anger or sadness because of the way our life has turned out. Life is meant to be much more gratifying than that. Beattie comes from a place of personal experience and has applied the advice she shares. One of my favorite quotes from the novel is as follows, "Eliminate the reactions that will hurt you." I have personally applied this principle and my life has improved in leaps and bounds. I would strongly advise every individual to read this novel and begin on the path of learning greater self-love.
I would describe myself as codependent. In the past, I struggled to know if there was a way I could be happier in life. The tools that I have learned through this novel have allowed me to have the strength to turn my life around. I am now able to fully love myself, I have accepted that my past is in the past and I now have hope for the future. This novel is empowering and motivating. Beattie is an advocate for self-love. She helps the reader to see that change is possible. We do not have to live our lives taking care of people. We do not have to have to live in a state of constant anger or sadness because of the way our life has turned out. Life is meant to be much more gratifying than that. Beattie comes from a place of personal experience and has applied the advice she shares. One of my favorite quotes from the novel is as follows, "Eliminate the reactions that will hurt you." I have personally applied this principle and my life has improved in leaps and bounds. I would strongly advise every individual to read this novel and begin on the path of learning greater self-love.
October 13, 2021
An excellent invitation to begin evaluating codependency in one's own life. However, if you are well into your studies and journey with regard to codependency, this book will most likely just make you feel seen and acknowledged.
There were a few instances where I found myself surprised and reflecting on my own unconscious behaviors. For the most part, though, this book was a series of symptoms without any actionable steps to take. If you are seeking a book to give you practical guidance on how to deal with your own codependency, I'm afraid you will need to look further.
I imagine that if I had read this book early in my own journey, I would have found it more helpful.
There were a few instances where I found myself surprised and reflecting on my own unconscious behaviors. For the most part, though, this book was a series of symptoms without any actionable steps to take. If you are seeking a book to give you practical guidance on how to deal with your own codependency, I'm afraid you will need to look further.
I imagine that if I had read this book early in my own journey, I would have found it more helpful.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
March 18, 2021
I benefitted from reading the book, Co-dependency No More and wanted to read it again this year to see if I have grown. I thought the workbook would make my experience even better, but it didn't. It's written in a 12 step format. While the 13 steps are good, and the activities in the first few chapters were insightful (writing my history, working a step) I just don't feel like it's resonating with me. I didn't finish the workbook. I'm going back to the book itself for a second read to see how I'm doing now.
December 25, 2015
This book helped me to learn about codependency, and to realize how it played out in my life, and even in the lives of loved ones. I didn't know about the 12 Steps before reading this book, but realized that I did some of them naturally when I needed to, in my own way. While I didn't do the activities in the book, I can see them helping and making all the difference if you are serious about improving your life. I would recommend this book to any friend in need.
June 17, 2023
I thought this was the real book and read it by mistake. Thought it was a little preachy but definitely insightful and encouraging. Going to check out the real one now. Definitely urged me to focus on my healing journey though so still worthwhile to check out. The real book has people’s stories though so might feel more cathartic. This one is more for thinking and doing work.
March 5, 2014
Recovery has begun for millions of individuals with this straightforward guide. Through personal examples and exercises, readers are shown how controlling others forces them to lose sight of their own needs and happiness.
March 14, 2019
This is a book that I can go through every year to improve myself as a person.
Codependent NO MORE. I am on a mession to never be codependent on no one but Jesus.
For me I cant go through life with him. (My higher power) :)
Codependent NO MORE. I am on a mession to never be codependent on no one but Jesus.
For me I cant go through life with him. (My higher power) :)
September 24, 2019
you deserve to feel good about your growth, your life, and how you manage it. This was a great accompaniment to the book. The steps here might seem intimidating, but one has to start somewhere on their path of healing.
December 17, 2014
This also is very well written and easy to implement. Not just helpful, but very insightful.
July 20, 2015
It was a really important book for me. It helped me recognize a lot of toxic patterns I have. I would highly reccommend it for anyone who has had a toxic relationship.
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January 29, 2020
I was already familiar with the codependency and spirituality so it wasn't as groundbreaking but I found a lot of helpful practical tips.
March 3, 2020
I could re-read this book weekly. So much good stuff in here. Lots of God references, but mostly really excellent, relatable, perspectives.
March 10, 2020
As a recovering codependent this book was a good first step in learning exactly how becoming codependent happens and why. Its a book I will definitely revisit again and again.
April 3, 2020
This book was recommended by my therapist after my divorce. It changed my life, and I continue to read it for every relationship either romantic or platonic
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November 4, 2020Basically AA for codependents.
November 7, 2021
I just can't get with the 12-step thing. I was also (perhaps unfairly) disappointed with the book's failure to define what codependency is or to give examples of it.
November 12, 2021
I like the details but I don't think a 12-step approach is for me
June 9, 2024
Sometimes a bit of a slog but I believe most people can gain helpful insight by reading this book.
June 27, 2024
I think we all have some codependency tendencies. So this book was super helpful in defining and understanding what codependency is and what we can do about it.
October 14, 2024
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