Maddyy

Bought this book and can't put it down.
Just about every page has yellow highlighter markings on it.....
It appears I am quite the mess when it comes to the A in my life, and my obsession with him.

I'm interested in your thoughts about this book.
How did it help YOU?
Did you stay with or leave the A in your life?
Thanks~

itsjustme1968

I got my copy last night. Im in pretty bad shape too. Im only on chapeter 2.
Im sure I will read the whole thing tonight. I like it so far.

Thumper

It explained so many of the obstacles I put up and the confusion I felt. I could not articulate any of it. I really found it invaluable. It was also the first thing I read that focused on me rather then alcoholism or my roll as a wife or mother so that was pretty monumental too.

I had already made the decision to leave when I read it but I was struggling with it.

I plan to read it again soon.

jessiec

Fabulous book! The "Language of Letting Go" is another great one by her!

I am still with the A in my life - my ABF. Only time will tell.

OhBoy

That was my Christmas gift to myself, I couldn't put it down either. I almost feel guilty with the power & peace of mind it gave me, but I deserve it! I would recommend this book to anyone dealing with a loved one that has dependence issues, especially if your just becoming aware as I am am.

Pelican

I just bought another copy. Might be my 6th in as many years. (I am always giving away my copy) I give my copy to people that ask me how I learned to let go, detach, and self-care.

I read it the first time and thought of all the people I could give a copy to. (I was still in deep denial)

I read it a second time and did the exercises at the end of the chapters. Yep. That helped! And I read it again. I plan to read this recently purchased copy soon.

I still reference the book on a regular basis.
I have used the book as a quick references on subjects like grieving. I really appreciate the practical advice and down to earth language.

Happy Reading!

WendyOWilliams

When I read that codependents often don't know what they are feeling, I almost fell of of my chair. I had said that to people who dismissed that idea that that was even possible. Here it was - proof of what I knew was true... sometimes it took me hours or even years to figure out what I'd been feeling at a given time.

WendyOWilliams

When I read that codependents often don't know what they are feeling, I almost fell of of my chair. I had said that to people who dismissed that idea that that was even possible. Here it was - proof of what I knew was true... sometimes it took me hours or even years to figure out what I'd been feeling at a given time.

onlythetruth

As a counterpoint to Codependent No More, you may want to take a look at Get Your Loved One Sober: Alternatives to Nagging, Pleading, and Threatening by Robert J Meyers Ph.D. and Brenda L. Wolfe Ph.D.