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Episode 5: What is codependency and why does it matter?

The Best of You

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Co Dependency - Part of the Pattern of Addiction

Co dependent, co meaning mutual or together, and then dependency means dependent on something unhealthy. The word has broadened a lot since it was coined in the 19 eighties by Robin norwood and melody bady. It's not just related to substances but any relationship where one person becomes so focused on covering over or protecting another person's unhealthy behavior as they become a partner in the unhealth of the other person.

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