Lack of Boundaries - Codependency

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Happy Wednesday!

This week's theme for the podcast is: Codependency

Codependency is something many People Pleasers & Perfectionists will struggle with, as well as many others within relationships used to mask & distract from other things in their lives. It's also one of the most common behaviors of those raised by narcissists or someone struggling with an addiction.

Here is some information & tips to overcome this struggle & be free of depending on others for validation!

Here are some notes from today's episode:

• As I have mentioned in the previous episodes this week, one of the biggest reasons people struggle with codependency is due to lack of boundaries.
• Please give a listen to last week’s episodes that talk all about boundaries. It will be more in-depth than the brief overview I am about to do now.
• One of the main reasons codependents let their boundaries be violated is due to the fear of rejection by someone we care for. 
• It’s also scary to create boundaries, for fear those in their lives will punish us for creating boundaries that will affect them somehow or cut off current control.
• Many people dealing with codependency have also suffered from shame & rejection, making creating boundaries tough because they aren’t going to want to put anything in the way of people liking them, loving them, being close to them or anything else that could possibly be negative in the relationship.
• Codependents crave love, but also fear love, so they tend to lose themselves trying to balance it all & keep love as long as possible, no matter the costs.
• You will know you have a lack of boundaries if you give up too much of your time, don’t speak up when mistreated or taken advantage of, you agree when you actually want to agree, you do things out of obligation, you minimize your own feelings & you have toxic relationships.
• To start your breakaway from being codependent, start implementing boundaries.
• Establishing boundaries is one of the best things anyone could ever do for themself.
• One of the best things that will come from establishing boundaries is actually getting your needs met & putting yourself first, as opposed to everyone else.
• You will also improve any damaged relationships or finally rid yourself of any toxic ones.
• As I always suggest, get help if you don’t think you can get started with boundaries on your own. There is no shame in asking for help.

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