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Feature on what it's like to go through codependency treatment

My recovery from codependency was bumpy, rocky and hard. It was the hardest thing I have ever had to do. Just as it implies, codependency is something I depended on whole-heartedly.

Many people misunderstand the meaning of codependent. But, when you understand what codependency really is, you might realize that you know someone who is.

"I'm very sensitive. I can easily feel other people emotions. But, often, it feels as though I'm just bombarded and sometimes I don't know where my emotions stop and another's begin. I just have strong empathy abilities, right?"

Comparison of two different kinds of "addiction" and "codependence," as portrayed in the films "Twister" and "The Days of Wine and Roses."

An introduction to codependency and codependent behavior.

Being new to this whole concept of what's been wrong with me most of my life has really shed light on a lot of mistakes I've made.

Honor as a behavior and codependency defined. Breaking the codependency cycle. Establishing personal boundaries with a personal bill of rights.

A list of to-do's for Valentine's Day for singles

Every year there seems to be new research and reports on job satisfaction that point to a high rate of employee dissatisfaction.. In order to help close the gap between employees and management I've compiled a list of rules to help set managers off into the right direction.

Erotic, dark, noir-thriller from author Craig Holden is chock-full of deceit, debauchery and double deals.

Girls, the bottom line is be self-aware and self-protective. And above all, don't expect any man to fill all your needs. That only makes you more vulnerable to the unscrupulous men out there.

Continuation of a birth mom journal I kept, first published on adoption.about.com

Low self-esteem plagues many people. Some struggle periodically and for others, it's a daily battle. Here are some therapeutic techniques to help heal and improve low self-esteem.

I promise, this time, its okay to ignore what the professionals tell you.

Many studies have revealed that teens do not define sex the way the rest of the world does. This is important information for parents, teachers, and physicians to understand when communicating with teens about sex.

In a classroom discussion about Shakespeare's Much Ado About Nothing, I found it wise to keep my mouth shut.

When Microsoft's CEO goes off on a tangent over in Europe talking about competition with Google and at best, rhetoric about the Open Source Movement a dark cloud hangs over Redmond; fanboys of Open Source & Mac finally have a platform for their soapbox ...

Tips on how to have your recovery sponsor write a sexual inventory

A summary of the efforts of raising children with love and security.

This article helps you identify healthy/unhealthy interactions in personal relationships.

This article addresses the overwhelming feelings of low self-esteem, inadequacy and unhealthy relationships, its negative affects and how to overcome these feelings and begin on a new path to healthy relationships.

As parents we want to do the best job we can when we raise our children. However there are times when we need to ask ourselves are we being too hard in ways? Are we abusive parents?

The citizens of the United States have become increasingly dependent upon drugs, television, movies; anything that allows them to escape reality and have some hope. Why and who's to blame?

Traditional roles of the family had been established out of necessity instead of by the 'social environment', because the environment in early times dictated the 'society' of those living in it. This is no longer true.

This piece explains how our personality traits determine the relationship choices we make and outlines the many personality disorders that present as extreme forms of the characteristics we possess.

How can a dynamic employee deal with a bad boss? What can a staffer do, if the boss is incompetent or steals ideas? Article outlines practical steps for advancing your own career and increasing your manager's accountability.

Senator Biden needs to get his facts straight.

All in all, 12-Step Programs are a wonderful resource for those who have a need for them and use them correctly; but they can be extremely destructive in the hands of the minority who intentionally misuse them for their own agendas.

Here are just a few tip on how to help maintain a solid relationship with your partner.

This article provides tips and ideas for surviving parenthood as a single mom.

Depression is a silent killer because so many of us bury it's pain deep inside ourselves allowing it to slowly eat away at our souls. We need to understand that there is no shame in depression and share our experiences as to help ourselves and others.

The relationship between Peter Keating and Ellsworth Toohey is a central element of Ayn Rand's The Fountainhead and its theme of individualism.

I draw from my experience with Depression to start my own commentary on what Depression is like and providing insight for those who have not experienced it.

This article discusses the perception of having sex with one's ex partner.

This article reviews the dynamics of setting and respecting boundaries in relationships.

Are you co-dependent? Ask yourself these questions to determine for yourself whether you are or not. If you are and are suffering enough, there is a solution.

After saying goodbye to her firstborn while staying in a maternity home, she was now trying to pick up the pieces.

They told her rituals were one way of dealing with loss.

Just because bachelors have to feed themselves doesn't mean that they have to rely solely on delivered pizza or eat peanut butter straight from the jar. Here are some easy recipes that even bachelors can make!

Traces links between the development of human sexuality and the evolution of modern capitalist and democratic society. Applies Giddens' text to a number of nineteenth and twentieth century American novels.

Texas offers some of the finest rehab centers in the nation. Help and a better tomorrow are only a phone call away!

Cape Cod's most popular resort has a stash of great bookstores. Check them out.

Men are usually blamed for marriage problems, but marital difficulties are not always the fault of the husband. Sometimes the wife needs to take responsibility.