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Codependent No More

Melody Beattie
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63 pages • 2 hours read

Melody Beattie

Codependent No More: How to Stop Controlling Others and Start Caring for Yourself

Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 1986

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  • Before You Read Sparkles iconBeta

  • Summary

  • Background

  • Key Figures

  • Themes

  • Index of Terms

  • Important Quotes

  • Essay Topics

    • Essay Topics

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    How does codependency develop according to Beattie? What role do family dynamics and childhood experiences play?

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    Beattie emphasizes the importance of detachment in overcoming codependency. What does healthy detachment look like and why is it crucial?

    3.

    What is the difference between caretaking and true caring in Beattie’s view? Why is this distinction important for codependents to understand?

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