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Codependency is much more widespread than originally thought. Youdon t even have to be in a relationship. Codependents havetrouble accepting themselves, so they hide who they are to beaccepted by someone else. Codependency for Dummies is the most comprehensive bookon the topic to date. It describes the history, symptoms, causes,and relationship dynamics of codependency and providesself-assessment questionnaires. The majority of the bookis devoted to healing and lays out a clear plan for recoverywith exercises, practical advice, and helpful daily reminders tohelp you know, honor, protect, and express yourself. It clarifies deep psychological dynamics that underliecodependency, yet is written in a conversational style that seasily understandable by everyone. You will learn: * How to raise your self-esteem * The difference between care-giving and codependentcare-taking * The difference between healthy and dysfunctional families * How to set boundaries * How to separate responsibility for yourself and for others * How to overcome guilt and resentment