Readers react to a guest essay critical of the concept of codependency and tough love. To the Editor: Re “No, Love Doesn’t Make You an Enabler,” by Maia Szalavitz (Opinion guest essay, July 10): Tough ...
Codependency can be a serious, toxic and even deadly dynamic in relationships when and where drug/alcohol addiction is involved. So, for my money, any revealing light that can be shed on the power of ...
Children of narcissists and addicts (all substance abusers) grow up in a stressful, dysfunctional family environment, which in most cases leads to codependency. Due to the symptoms and defenses ...
Elizabeth Gilbert's memoir, "All the Way to the River," chronicles her relationship with her best friend and partner, Rayya. The book explores themes of addiction, love, loss, and spirituality as the ...