How Addiction and Codependency Distort Relationships

Anyone who has lived with addiction of any kind knows that addictive behavior affects everyone around them in unhealthy ways. In some relationships, addiction creates a counter-condition called "codependency." A codependent makes unhealthy behavior changes to accommodate the addict. Codependency and addiction are equal and opposite in unhealthiness. They reflect imbalance and distortion in these areas. How Addiction and Codependency Distort Relationships

AA and Al-Anon Slogan and Recovery: Live and Let Live

AA and Al-Anon Slogans: Live and Let Live
I write on a variety of topics and it touching to see how many requests and searches I get for 'AA Slogans' and Al-Anon Slogans'. Al-Anon slogans offer that boost of strength so many of us need for recovery. 'Live and Let Live' is extremely helpful.
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AA and Al-Anon Slogans for Intimacy: Easy Does It

Al-Anon Slogans for Coping with Stress: Easy Does It
Al-Anon, and its counterpart AA, or Alcoholics Anonymous, are known for their wise, wonderful and witty slogans. The Al-Anon book Courage to Change lists these slogans. For coping with stress, worry and tension, consider the AA slogan 'Easy Does It'.
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