April 17, 2023

Independent, Codependent and Interdependent

8 minutes

Aloha and welcome to the sobriety rocks podcast, I’m your host, Kirk Waterman. Today we talk about Independent, Codependent and Interdependent

Mitch Albom said, "The only time we waste is the time we spend thinking we're alone.”

When I was young, I was emotionally independent. self-reliant and self-sufficient. I was able to take care of myself without overly relying on others for support. I was also confident, assertive, and able to make decisions on my own without being influenced by the people around me.

But, as my addiction grew, I became overly reliant on other people for my sense of self-worth and identity. I even began to prioritize the needs and desires of others over my own, and often had difficulty setting boundaries and making decisions independently.

Thankfully, when I finally found the rooms of recovery, I found people who had a healthy and balanced way of relating to others, maintaining their independence, and working with others interdependently.

At first, I didn’t think I would ever be quite so well rounded. But the further I progressed in the program, the more I was able to communicate effectively, set boundaries, and work collaboratively towards our shared goals.

All these years later, it’s wonderful having a community where each person contributes to the well-being of others, we grow and thrive together, we have our own value, and we all contribute to the worth of each other.

Thank you for being part of my community!

Today we close with a brief gratitude meditation. So please, get comfortable, close your eyes, take a few slow deep breaths, and join me.

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