Ten Codependency Myths

Ten Myths of Codependency

By Ernie Hooker

1. Only women are codependent.

2. Codependents are above average performing employees.

3. Codependents care too much about others.

4. Codependency doesn’t have serious consequences.

5. Anyone who helps others is being codependent.

6. Codependents have to learn not to help.

7. Codependents are team players.

8. Healing from co-dependency is a life long struggle.

9. I will have to be harsh, tough, and uncaring with people if I am not codependent.

10. My relationships won’t be close if I am not codependent.

Click Here For: Ernie's list of recommended reading on codependency.

"Recently I wrote a manual on codependency. After editing and completing resources information, it will be ready to be published. Look for it later this summer. Anyone interested in the subject can contact me for information or your comments on codependency."

~Ernie Hooker

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