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Codependent No More

How to Stop Controlling Others and Start Caring for Yourself
Mar 07, 2019DCL_Cheryl rated this title 3.5 out of 5 stars
This was recommended to me after divorce and it took a while to get around to reading. With all self-help books, I feel that it is best to "take what works, and toss what doesn't." Because of this (or maybe just "reading while tired"), I missed some of the sore spots that hit other reviewers, but I did feel that some content was difficult to digest in relation to my own personality and history. It sparked reflection, which sometimes felt terrible, but it also gave me a little peace with my choices and life direction as well, so for that, I appreciated it. I do think this is a good read if you have been in a relationship with someone struggling with addiction, or if you find yourself caught in the Karpman "rescuer-persecutor-victim" triangle. It was good to be made aware of patterns and behaviors. That said, she spends a lot of time diagnosing, but not a lot of time developing a treatment plan. More time could have been spent on that.