The first discussions and research into codependency were completed with spouses of alcoholics. In fact, many researchers see the early concept of codependency in the work of psychoanalyst Karen ...

Chelzzz Henson is a powerhouse creator and advocate who has transformed her journey with codependency and addiction into hope for thousands.

If you struggle with codependency, wonder if you’re codependent, or just have questions about codependency, this introductory post will give you an overview: What codependency is, where it comes from, ...

It’s a fairly well-known truth that relationships are never meant to be easy. Maintaining a long-term relationship by keeping it alive and healthy over decades of change requires effort, labor and the ...

Author Elizabeth Gilbert identifies as a "love addict" and a "blackout codependent." "I get so swept up in somebody that I actually kind of lose my brains and wake up similar to the way that a ...

Relationships fundamentally build on mutual support, love, and understanding. However, sometimes the boundaries between healthy care and codependency blur, leading to dynamics where one partner relies ...

Elizabeth Gilbert's memoir, "All the Way to the River," chronicles her relationship with her best friend and partner, Rayya. The book explores themes of addiction, love, loss, and spirituality as the ...

“Making amends helps heal everyone involved,” said Shoreline Recovery Center Therapist Max Kubota. “Sincere apologies, taking accountability and making progress toward rebuilding trust are all ...