Co – dependency and the roles in a family affected by addiction.
@Pelgrim’s Place – Co-dependency and the different roles within the family has been the focus of this month’s didactics. In these groups we have explored the complex dynamics of the resident’s relationships and the roles of their family members in their addiction.
It is a difficult subject because co-dependency is often unrecognisable as it’s been the norm for so long. There is no real litmus test for co-dependency but through closer inspection the defects in character can be spotted and subsequently one can see the pillars that support these (often) toxic relationships.
People pleasing – Lack of boundaries – Poor self-esteem – Poor communication – Dependency
A co-dependent relationship is a kind of dysfunctional relationship where one person is a caretaker and the other person takes advantage. Co-dependent relationships are extremely common among people with substance abuse issues. Co-dependency is not good for either partner/person. It allows one partner to sink deeper into addiction while forcing the other partner to completely forgo his/her own wants and needs in order to care for the other.
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