Miscellaneous
In this podcast, entitled ‘Getting Sucked In’ which deals with the insidious effect of co-dependency in dysfunctional, addict-dominated families.We learn that:Even if a family member may start out responding to life somewhat normally, the presence of addiction in the home amplifies the worst aspects of one's personality.Co-dependents do not feel worthy as people and are continually looking outside themselves for validation. They feel profoundly incomplete and need another person to fill the void.Co-dependents are dominated by what others think of them and are only OK if the other person is OK with them. They lose touch with their own feelings out of fear that expressing them will threaten the relationship they are hanging on to.They abandon themselves out of fear of abandonment by others, especially by their beloved addict whom they try to "fix". They sacrifice everything, sabotage their very identity, and get nothing in return.The cruel fact is that life will only get worse unless the co-dependent awakens to their powerlessness over addiction or alcoholism and gets the help they need. It is there for the asking upon their awakening.