My husband became addicted to percocets after being prescribed them over an extended period of time. He eventually sought out other means of obtaining them. His addiction progressed rapidly.
Me? I am codependent, most likely from childhood, when my parents divorced and I decided I needed to take sides and "protect" my mother. Although, my mother discouraged my attitude and behavior, I still felt the need to help "balance the power" because my father appeared to be far more "powerful" financially, professionally and mentally. I underestimated my mother's strength.
My husband's addiction magnified my codependency issues and they progressed rapidly without me even knowing I was codependent. Thankfully, I found SR and a good therapist to help me see what I could not.
Both my husband and I started working our own recoveries almost a year ago. It has not been a straight and easy process for either of us. But just for today, I am happy, i have found peace and have stopped being afraid of the unknown or the future. I am finally learning to live in today.