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Podcast: Busting Addiction and Its Myths
Episode: Getting Sucked In
Description: In this podcast, entitled βGetting Sucked Inβ which deals with the insidious effect of co-dependency in dysfunctional, addict-dominated families.We learn that:Even if a family member may start out responding to life somewhat normally, the presence of addiction in the home amplifies the worst aspects of one's personality.Co-dependents do not feel worthy as people and are continually looking outside themselves for validation. They feel profoundly incomplete and need another person to fill the void.Co-dependents are dominated by what others think of them and are only OK if the other person is OK with them...