Books like Codependent No More by Melody Beattie


If the needs and problems of others consume your life, this book explains how codependency emerges and how it can trap you in a cycle of caretaking, neglecting your own well‑being. It blends personal reflections, real life stories, and straightforward exercises to help readers assess their own situations and gain insight. By dismantling unhealthy patterns, readers learn practical steps toward freedom, renewed self‑care, and lasting healing.
First publish date: 1986
Genre: Psychology/General Psychology
Authors: Melody Beattie
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