Feeling lost, numb, or worn down? Have you experienced gaslighting, abuse, abandonment, or trauma? Struggling with codependency or self-love deficiency? You're not alone—I'm here to help. Through my ...

healing journey, both of which continue to shape my life. Those of us with self-love deficit disorder—also known as codependency—become experts at hiding from ourselves. We build mental containers ...

A codependent parent may be overly controlling, feel an excessive sense of responsibility for their child, and have an intense need for approval. Childhood experiences within a dysfunctional family ...

Codependents often have trouble being open, honest and assertive with intimate partners says Darlene Lancer, an author and marriage and family therapist. In trying to manage, control and manipulate ...