So the title made next to no sense to me.īut I’m a person who lets a book call to me - and this one dang near sang. I darn sure had no idea I was a codependent - nor did I understand that my codependent tendencies were a major factor in marrying my husband.Ī husband who, over time, became verbally, emotionally, psychologically, and physically abusive, and who was determined to maintain his extramarital, alcoholic, and chemical dependencies. Heck - I didn’t even know what “codependent” meant. In an attempt to lift my spirits and brighten my day, I’d gone to my favorite used book store in Dallas for some serious book-smell therapy (you’re on a site full of book summaries and recommendations, so I’m willing to bet at least some part of you is a fellow book lover).Īs I walked past a dusty aisle, a bright yellow book caught my eye - I’d never heard of Melody Beattie. I’d left my husband just a month ago and was deep in depression - fear - anxiety - all the other yucky feelings that come along with that kind of decision. I pushed my stroller down the aisles, partly glazing over the rows of books and partly relishing scent of old, worn, loved paper. Note: This Codependent No More summary is part of an ongoing project to summarise the Best Codependency Books and Best Relationship Books of all time.
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