Healing from codependency involves addressing childhood wounds from "summary" of Codependency For Dummies by Darlene Lancer
Healing from codependency involves delving into our past to uncover and address the wounds we may have experienced during childhood. These childhood wounds can play a significant role in shaping our patterns of codependent behavior as adults. By exploring these early experiences, we can gain insight into how they have influenced our relationships and sense of self. When we experience trauma or emotional neglect in childhood, we may develop coping mechanisms that later manifest as codependent behaviors. These coping mechanisms, such as people-pleasing, self-sacrifice, or seeking validation from others, can become ingrained habits that are difficult to break. By understanding the origins of these behaviors, we can begin to untangle the web of codependency. Addressing childhood wounds is not about blaming our caregivers or rehashing past grievances. Instead, it is about recognizing the impact that these experiences have had on our deve...
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