Originally Posted by
crystal226 
Now I just feel like focusing on me is bringing up all the hurt I have struggled with my entire life and I feel horribly depressed. Is this common during the early stages of detachment and recovering from co-dependency?
This was /is the same here. The pain can be very hard at times. It is worth it, though. The more healthy I get- the more i see healthy people. People who do not seek out drama . People who take responsibility for their lives. People who will not get involves in craziness.
At the end we are responsible for ourselves. Walk very slowly through it. Be gentle and kind to yourself. It can be scary - BUT in the end you have to be your own best friend. Your life is ahead of you and you will have to do it sometime. We cannot (and believe me I tried) spend a lifetime running away from ourselves.
Hugs