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The Misleading Myth of Codependency

12/6/2022

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Have you ever been told that you must be codependent because you're involved with a partner who is abusive and coercive? I have, and it’s not only a lie, but it can act as another blow to an already-damaged sense of self-worth. When it comes to abusive relationships, the myth of codependency tends to point fingers at the victim, as if we’re enabling the abuse because of our own internal deficits.

The false label of “codependent” serves no purpose for those who are determined to heal and recover from toxic wounds.

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    I'm Jenny duBay, a domestic abuse survivor and now advocate. My degree is in Christian theology with a concentration on spiritual direction, and my vocational emphasis is on helping those who have suffered from domestic abuse to heal and reclaim their true selves.

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