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Are you in a codependent relationship?

Codependency is an emotional and behavioral condition that affects a person’s ability to have healthy, mutually satisfying relationships. Also known as “relationship addiction,” codependents often form or maintain relationships that are grounded in control and neediness rather than love and respect. Characteristics of a codependent person may include: • An exaggerated sense of responsibility for … Continue reading »
Are you in a codependent relationship?
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Guilt trips are manipulation.

Manipulation is the process of trying to change another person’s feelings, beliefs, or behaviors through indirect tactics. Rather than expressing needs and wants clearly, manipulative people use deception, coercion and even threats to get their needs met. How often are you “guilted” into doing something you don’t want to do? Saying something you don’t want … Continue reading »
Guilt trips are manipulation.
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Unlimited forgiveness?

How many times can you forgive? How many apologizes and I’m sorrys are too many? When does it become unhealthy for you to forgive someone over and over and over again? Many contend that that we should forgive others because it is good for us. Theoretically, the forgiver is the one who benefits. But when … Continue reading »
Unlimited forgiveness?
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The right tools.

Imagine you have been placed blindfolded in a field. You are told that your job is to run around this field, but you can’t take the blindfold off. Unbeknownst to you, this field is filled with a variety of large holes. You are given only a tool bag and left to your own devices. Inevitably, … Continue reading »
The right tools.
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Inner Strength

How many times have you wished for more inner strength? Life delivers some paralyzing blows. People often find themselves in less than ideal situations. They surrender to their problems instead of finding the strength to fight. You are not alone if you are grasping for inner strength and ways to pull yourself out of your … Continue reading »
Inner Strength
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Give up. Dwell. Or learn.

There are many disappointments in life. Time and energy that we blindly invest in opportunities and people often result in letdowns. All of us have been here at one time or another. We have been in this place just outside of our comfort zone; where self-doubt, negative thoughts, fear, misdirection and lack energy seem to … Continue reading »
Give up. Dwell. Or learn.