Today's thought from Hazelden is: When folks have allotted themselves a task and work together in unison, they escape unhappiness. --Emile Zola We may have...
Today's thought from Hazelden is: You can't let adversity get you down. Keep smiling. --Violet Hensley Violet's smiles certainly fit this category. She lights...
TYPES OF ABUSE! COMMON METHODOLOGY OF ABUSERS "I would rather be kicked with a foot than be overcome by a loud voice speaking cruel words." - Elizabeth...
SAFETY PLAN AND 50+ WAYS TO LEAVE AN ABUSER Targets planning to leave their abuser typically have few resources, are frightened, and feel guilty. Here are...
Hi Group, I am working the Codependent's 12 Steps. There are no CoDA groups in my area, unfortunately. If there are any success stories out there please let...
The 12 Steps to Total and Complete Insanity 1. We admitted we were powerless over nothing. We could manage our lives perfectly and we could manage those of...
... hired. God bless you ... in my area, ... let me know. Because it is ... have been looking for a job ... applying for professional ... nothing. The crazy...
Today's thought from Hazelden is: When am I manipulative? Without understanding our motives, we can easily lapse into behavior aimed at manipulating others....
An MSN article: http://msn.match.com/msn/article.aspx? articleid=6937&TrackingID=516311&BannerID=544657&menuid=6>1=10287 Do you keep falling for jerks? By...
Hi, I am Stephanie and I joined this list after something was triggered in me that made me feel tremendous fear and the need to control people and situations...
Hi Joel: The article Mary posted references to abusive men, as most partners of heterosexual abusive men are heterosexual codependent women. The same premise...
It's scary to think how many of these things I do!! Christine ... From: AZTerri@... To: End_Verbal_Abuse@yahoogroups.com; CoDependents@yahoogroups.com ...
Terri, thank you so much for posting this for Joel and others. Of course there are bad women out there in this world as well. Also, thanks for realizing that...
Joel, I'm so sorry to offend you. Please do substitute the gender of your choice. Of course there are bad women out there who hurt totally sweet, wonderful...
I joined since realizing it was ME that was poisoning the good things in my life, making them ruined and rotten. It wasn't them but me instead. Nothing else...
Today's thought from Hazelden is: ... satisfaction is a lowly thing, how pure a thing is joy. --Marianne Moore Our perfectionism generally dashes all hopes of...
That is such a good idea.? It happened to me as well.? I volunteered a few years ago at the local Humane Society and they offered me a job as well.? Also, in...
Hi Nicole: There are many persons with bipolar disorder who are wonderful human beings and, when properly treated, function just as well as if not better...
Today's thought from Hazelden is: We need four hugs a day for survival. We need eight hugs a day for maintenance. We need twelve hugs a day for growth. ...
HOW TO HAVE A HEALTHY RELATIONSHIP! It starts by both you and your partner already being healthy... Choose a partner wisely and well. We are attracted to...
THE FEMALE NARCISSIST by Irene Matiatos, Ph.D. "Applause is the spur of noble minds, the end and aim of weak ones." - Charles Caleb Colton Abusive behavior in...
Very good! Sounds like a couple of ladies at work. I must say I wholeheartedly disagree with the following two sentences from this article: "Dana is not a...
Hi Mary: Sorry to hear about those women at work! Yikes... I've been wondering the same thing myself regarding "Dana" (in DR Irene's article). On my other...
Hi Terri, even if someone is simply indifferent to the pain they cause others, rather than actually relishing in it, I still would consider that both mean and...
wow I had tears reading this and thinking how many things i did wrong in my last relationship. I wish I could have read it b4 it was too late to save my life...
Hi sis4543: Welcome to the group! Sorry to hear about your loss. If you ever want to elaborate, please feel free to. Terri In a message dated 8/5/2007 7:40:49...
Today's thought from Hazelden is: Even if you understand and follow all of the rules for more effectively engaging manipulators, life with them is not likely...
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