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What is Codependency? With Priscilla Gilman

Aug 17, 2023
Esteemed author Priscilla Gilman discusses her personal journey of shouldering the emotional burden of her parents. The podcast explores codependency, the dynamics between codependency and narcissism in relationships, and the speaker's journey of recovery and healing.
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Quick takeaways

  • Growing up in a family where her emotional needs were subordinated, Priscilla carried the burden of ensuring her parents' well-being at the expense of her own.
  • Priscilla's tendency towards codependency in romantic relationships arose from her childhood role as an emotional caregiver, attracting partners with their own emotional issues.

Deep dives

Childhood and Family Dynamics

Priscilla Gilman shares her childhood experience growing up in a family where her emotional needs were subordinated to her parents' well-being. Her father, a doting and attentive figure, grappled with depression and relied heavily on Priscilla to boost his spirits, while her mother, a successful literary agent, was often preoccupied with her career. Priscilla felt the burden of responsibility to maintain the family's emotional stability, even at a young age. She vividly recounts moments where she consoled her father during his moments of despair and tried to protect her sister from further emotional turmoil. Despite feeling loved and seen, Priscilla internalized the message that her own needs were secondary to those of others.

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