In this episode is a juicy one! We discuss codependency while traveling through ADDICTION, RESENTMENT, BOUNDARIES and whether we should block someone. 

Vanessa Bennet is the author of IT'S NOT ME IT'S YOU  which she narrates the audio version with her life partner and co-author John Kim also known as the angry therapist on instagram. Whatever version of the book you choose please make sure to do the exercises at the end of each chapter because they will create shifts and help you get insight on your inner life. This book did that for me so I highky recommend it. 

Vanessa Benett also recommends the work of Harriet Lerner which is now on my must read list. Some of her most popular titles are THE DANCE OF CONNECTION and WHY WON'T YOU APOLOGIZE. 

We also discuss Melody Beattie's book, an OG of codependecy work, CODEPENDENT NO MORE. This book was my first experience exploring my inner codependency and it's definitely worth reading. 

Here you can find the 12 step programs Vanessa Bennett recommends in this episode:

AL-ANON : For help and support of those dealing with family members in active addiction

CoDA: Codependent Anonymous 

Another great support group:

Adult Children: Adult Children of Alcoholics and Dysfunctional Families 

You can find Vanessa Bennett Here:

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