It's hard to give up the self-esteem connected to being codependent an…

Melody Beattie
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It's hard to give up the self-esteem connected to being codependent and appearing 'right,' which is probably a survival behavior learned from growing up in a crazy family. It feels like you will actually disappear. ✨ Treating Codependence: Q&A With Author Melody Beattie. Interview with Martha Rosenberg, www.huffingtonpost.com. April 14, 2011.
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