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In her first book, Melody Beattie introduced the term codependency and established herself as a pioneer in self-help literature. Twenty-five years later, concepts such as self-care and setting boundaries are part of mainstream culture. This follow-up clears up misconceptions, identifies how codependent behavior has changed, and provides a new generation with a road map to wellness. Codependency, she shows, is not an illness but rather a series of...

"At forty years old, she has an enviable life: a successful career, stunning looks, a beautiful house in the suburbs, two healthy children, and most importantly, an ideal husband, whose wealthy background allows her to transcend her own social class. After fifteen years together, she is still besotted with him. But she's never quite sure that her passion is reciprocated. Determined to keep their relationship perfect, she meticulously prepares for...

Amber Glass has spent her entire adult life putting as much distance as possible between her and her hometown of Baltimore, where she fears she will forever be known as 'Prom Mom'--the girl who allegedly killed her baby on the night of the prom after her date, Joe Simpson, abandoned her to pursue the girl he really liked. But when circumstances bring Amber back to the city, she realizes she can have a second chance--as long as she stays away from...

Ma définition de l'amour n'a strictement rien à voir avec la violence ou la manipulation. Dépendante dévoile avec transparence la descente aux enfers que j'ai connue avec un ancien conjoint. En plein coeur du chaos, j'ai dû comprendre les pièges de la dépendance affective et sexuelle qui m'ont poussée à me perdre dans cette relation toxique, destructrice et violente. Du harcèlement à l'avortement, j'ai appris à me tenir debout et à reconstruire...

If you are one of the nearly 80 million Americans affected by someone's drinking, this book is for you. This updated version explains what it is about coping with a loved one's drinking that is so harmful to the family member's physical and emotional health. It answers questions like: • why is alcoholism considered a brain disease? • what does it take to treat it? • why is alcoholism different than alcohol abuse? • and what does the brain,...

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A twin's search for her self and healthy relationships. Explores: attachment styles, separation-individuation, codependency and some creative solutions are offered.

There is a great deal of 21st century brain and addiction-related research now possible thanks to advances in brain imaging technologies. These findings are exploding long-held beliefs about addiction and addiction treatment and the impacts of a loved one's substance misuse on family members and friends. Loved One In Treatment? Now What! simplifies this research and answers questions, such as: - What causes addiction? Why do some people become alcoholics...