Melanie's coaching focuses on mind strength and skill development to reduce codependency behaviors in daily life and minimize their impact.

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Codependency can be tricky to understand and many people have codependent issues without realizing that is what is causing them so much pain and stress.

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Codependency manifests in several ways.  Here are some examples:

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• I am the person everyone calls because I am the only one who can actually get things done.

• I'll answer a phone call from my boss after work hours.

• I'd really like to go on a walk tonight but I don't think my husband wants to, so I'll avoid bringing it up when he asks what I want to do for the night.  I'll just do whatever he wants.

• I can't really come up with many ideas for what I like to do.  My life centers around my loved ones.

• I avoid ordering the cheeseburger without pickles and onions because I don't want to inconvenience the restaurant worker.

• I have a hard time thinking of positive things about myself.

• I feel bad saying "No" when someone asks me for something.

• I am so frustrated with people and often explode.

• I have a hard time sharing what I feel with the people I love.

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Any of these sound familiar?

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To be honest, all of these examples are from my personal history with codependency.  I still find myself dipping back into these behaviors and reminding myself of all the things I no longer do.  There isn't a perfect person in the world that is exempt from codependent behavior but we can find peace by managing our thoughts, mind, and behaviors. 

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