Nice to listen to you again, Joe. ☺️ Recently I chatted with a friend (who is a therapist) and I just briefly mentioned that my ex was toxic (narcissist). She said: „But that means that you were toxic too.“ I never thought of the codependent as toxic but when I now go through the memories and how it started with this ex, it all makes sense. It feels like I was a different person back then, almost „craving“ for his approval/attention. The bigger the red flags right at the beginning, the more interested I was in this man. It all looks insane now, looking back. Happy Sunday! 🙋♀️
Blessings to you, Joe! We appreciate you speaking on this (sensitive) subject. Personally, I was raised by a Codependent Mother and Covert Father. The older I get, I can see how they're opposite ends of the same stick! And, no offense audience, but those who label themselves "empaths" are as manipulative as the codependent, from my experiences. I've simplified it as such (for myself): the empath controls the other with high emotions and high expectations of closeness (which is to be their prisoner) while the Narc controls with criticism and an unrealistic level of being perfect that you'll never match. Both are exhausting, and as my parents were, both were unhealthy for me. My journey today is a balanced and secure way of relating with others, where I take ownership of my actions, allow others their autonomy and individuality, and now take my sweet time before I get too connected to anyone! 🔥 Blessings & peace, from Austin 🙏
When i think about Co Dependent i see someone who is weak , who put up with crap of abuser, but afraid to leave, afraid to be on their own. This is my understanding of codependent 🙂 Beautiful images !!! 😍 Thank you for bonus video , Joe ! Have a great weekend ! 🤗❤
Thats me. I chose the woman i wanted to save. She told me she was damaged. I tried to play the hero. Things didnt end up the way i wanted to. I blamed her even though she told me from the start. I am to blame for my own suffering. All cause i was desperate for love
Out of a sense of survival I became an enabler. I don't consider myself a co-dependent. That either means I am in denial or battle-scarred. Which am I, Joe?
This is True.
It seems most people these days are toxic in some way.
I see myself as a self aware codependent.
I am trying to change.
Peace. 🙏
Nice to listen to you again, Joe. ☺️ Recently I chatted with a friend (who is a therapist) and I just briefly mentioned that my ex was toxic (narcissist). She said: „But that means that you were toxic too.“ I never thought of the codependent as toxic but when I now go through the memories and how it started with this ex, it all makes sense. It feels like I was a different person back then, almost „craving“ for his approval/attention. The bigger the red flags right at the beginning, the more interested I was in this man. It all looks insane now, looking back. Happy Sunday! 🙋♀️
Blessings to you, Joe! We appreciate you speaking on this (sensitive) subject. Personally, I was raised by a Codependent Mother and Covert Father. The older I get, I can see how they're opposite ends of the same stick! And, no offense audience, but those who label themselves "empaths" are as manipulative as the codependent, from my experiences. I've simplified it as such (for myself): the empath controls the other with high emotions and high expectations of closeness (which is to be their prisoner) while the Narc controls with criticism and an unrealistic level of being perfect that you'll never match. Both are exhausting, and as my parents were, both were unhealthy for me. My journey today is a balanced and secure way of relating with others, where I take ownership of my actions, allow others their autonomy and individuality, and now take my sweet time before I get too connected to anyone! 🔥 Blessings & peace, from Austin 🙏
Empaths can be as manipulative as a narcissist. I agree. But this is not always the case. Well done on your journey.
When i think about Co Dependent i see someone who is weak , who put up with crap of abuser, but afraid to leave, afraid to be on their own. This is my understanding of codependent 🙂 Beautiful images !!! 😍 Thank you for bonus video , Joe ! Have a great weekend ! 🤗❤
Oh dear. Thx Joe for explaining this. I see that i'm codependent who has attracted narcissist all my life.
i recently realized im codependent. its chased a lot of people away and i understand now.
I wish at 50 I can wake up being normal again I feel beyond miserable
Thats me. I chose the woman i wanted to save. She told me she was damaged. I tried to play the hero. Things didnt end up the way i wanted to. I blamed her even though she told me from the start. I am to blame for my own suffering. All cause i was desperate for love
Out of a sense of survival I became an enabler. I don't consider myself a co-dependent. That either means I am in denial or battle-scarred. Which am I, Joe?
Me also. Enabling a 50 year old adolescent. .😶😶
I still can’t tell if I’m one or the other n who I was with but it all sucks asssss
I find your entire library "interesting", extremely informative and much needed..
Ty 🕊️✨💪🪽🫶