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I am not one of those people, but says how to deal with people depressed and not happy, I think the book helped abit. I always worry about people and their moods, I have to stop doing that and put me #1 as I been not well. I have this book to read again when I get like this again, I have to learn to let people go the way they are and try not to change them, as some want to be depressed and I feel they don't like me, but I don't think they like themselves.
In a compassionate way, it made me understand that given any type of addiction-related situation (mine isn't alcohol or drug related yet the book still applied), the end-results are somewhat the same and related for individuals affected by another person's addiction and has a clear-cut, self-invoking way of "fixing" the individual affected (and not the one with the addiction). Goes to show how much I'm moved by it and wanted to keep one for repeated reading.The author presents the topic from her own point-of-view and personal experience from the side of addiction moving to the other side, which is codependency. I liked this book that I purchased one for myself after reading the copy loaned by my therapist. I know, it probably doesn't make sense but being on the receiving end of someone I care about who has an addiction, I found the book informative and helpful.There's a lot to be taken from the book that one-time reading won't be enough for me, at least. Little did I know that my behaviors and feelings were falling into the category of codependency. The book has a way of opening your eyes onto yourself, without sounding judgmental or persecutory. I think there's multiple versions of this book out there by the same author under different covers, but the contents are the same.If you found your way to this book, either thru someone or by yourself, you're probably in a situation where you are feeling hopeless by someone else's problem. This book may enlighten you to what needs to be done, and that you need to start taking care of yourself, and in a loving way, no longer be dependent on the addict.Good Luck and God Bless.
The item was described accurately. It arrived in a very reasonable time and in great condition. I would DEFINATELY do business again with you because of this experience. Thank you.
This book is just what I have been looking for all these years. Now I have a better understanding of why I do and act like I do as well as how to change it.Melody Beattie is an outstanding author.
Hurry, you don't have to suffer any longer. Excellent.As a man involved in recovery for more than 35 years, a member of Alcoholics Anonymous (AA), Adult Children of Alcoholics (ACOA), and Alanon, being a codependent wasn't totally clear to me. You don't have to wonder why you feel guilty, sad, depressed or any of a number of other ailments that may have hitched a ride on your feelings.There's a reason this book has sold over 5 Million copies. Well guess no more. If you have a loved one that is, or may be, an alcoholic or addict, this book is for you. The stories are well told, and Melody's writing style will keep you glued to the book. More importantly, it will keep your interest up because there is so much to identify with.Good luck and happy recovery.Claude "Hoot" Hooten AuthorDrunk & Disorderly, Again - My name is Hoot, I'm an alcoholicMynameishoot.com
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