Facing Codependence

<p><strong>The groundbreaking bestseller on codependence--with more 750000 copies sold--break the cycle heal from past trauma form fulfilling relationships save your self-worth and develop lasting healthy habits and behavioral patterns</strong></p><p>In<em> Facing Codependence</em> Pia Mellody internationally renowned expert on codependence and addiction recovery decodes and identifies codependent thinking emotions and behavior and provides a proven roadmap to recovery.</p><p>For anyone who has been in a toxic relationship engages in self-sabotaging behaviors themselves or simply wants to be a better partner and person <em>Facing Codependence</em> dives into the core of human behavior and allows readers to: </p><p>- End toxic patterns including love addiction narcissism alcoholism and substance abuse</p><p>- Heal from dysfunctional family dynamics and end the cycle of abuse once and for all</p><p>- Ditch anxious and avoidant attachment to form stable and secure relationships</p><p>- Rediscover your sense of purpose self-worth and reclaim your identity and independence</p><p>Mellody simultaneously sets forth five primary adult symptoms of this crippling condition then traces their origin to emotional spiritual intellectual physical and sexual abuses that occur in childhood. Central to Mellody's approach is the concept that the codependent adult's injured inner child needs healing. Recovery from codependence therefore involves clearing up the toxic emotions left over from these painful childhood experiences. Unlearning behavioral patterns and easing the grip of trauma takes time and effort but right here right now is where you start.</p>