Changing old patterns
When addiction affects a family, the focus is often on the person using drugs or alcohol. But behind the scenes, loved ones can slip into unhealthy patterns that are harder to see. One of the most common — and most misunderstood — is codependency. Codependency happens when a person’s sense of identity, worth, or wellbeing …
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“When I was a kid, I used to get hit all the time. In public places—restaurants, anywhere—if I spilled a glass of water or made a small mistake, my dad would grab my head and dig his knuckles into my forehead or slap me. I never understood it: why would a father feel so embarrassed …
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Understanding the Silent Wounds and How Therapy Can Help Many people come to therapy carrying pain they can’t quite name. They might say things like: “I had a good childhood—no one hit me or abused me—but I still feel… empty.” “I don’t know how to ask for help.” “I feel numb most of the …
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