Unfortunately, too many people find themselves in relationships with bosses, romantic partners, friendships and religious institutions that are abusive. Here in Codependency | Psychology Today , codependency is defined as, “a dysfunctional relationship dynamic where one person assumes the role of “the giver,” sacrificing their own needs and well-being for the sake of the other, “the taker.” The bond in question doesn’t have to be romantic; it can occur just as easily between parent and child, friends, and family members.” 

The patterns of codependency are formed in early childhood, usually from emotionally absent Mothers and Fathers. 

Here are a couple of my favorite books to learn about these codependent relational patterns that begin in childhood:

The Emotionally Absent Mother : A Guide to Self-Healing and Getting the Love You Missed used book by Jasmin Lee Cori (betterworldbooks.com)

Adult Children of Emotionally Immature... book by Lindsay C. Gibson (thriftbooks.com)

When people have early childhood trauma, their romantic, work and social relationships suffer. This can lead to all sorts of mental health struggles including anxiety, OCD, depression, addiction and personality disorders. 

Much of the real work of therapy is to learn about where you come from and how it impacts your life today. If you suffer with unsatisfying, abusive relationships, I would love to walk alongside you as you uncover the stories of what happened to you, not only through spoken language, but the language of your body.