by Haley Snipes | Apr 19, 2024
Imagine for a moment that your sense of worth, your identity, hinges not on who you are but on someone else’s actions, feelings, and well-being. This scenario might feel uncomfortably close to reality for some. It’s a state often described as codependency, a term that might sound familiar but often goes misunderstood. It’s a complex interplay of emotions, behaviors, and motivations that can make navigating relationships feel like walking through a maze without an exit.
by Haley Snipes | Apr 13, 2024
Understanding relapse and crafting a resilient recovery strategy is vital in navigating the journey back from the depths of addiction, mental health struggles, or any setback that life throws your way. The essence of relapse, described as a return to previous states of behavior or thought patterns that one has worked hard to change, underscores the importance of vigilance, self-awareness, and continuous growth in the recovery process.
by Haley Snipes | Apr 1, 2024
Imagine finding yourself in a dance where every step, every move is dictated not by the music, but by an overwhelming fear of losing your partner. This dance is not led by harmony but by a deep-seated fear that if you don’t move perfectly, if you don’t anticipate every need and cater to every whim, you’ll end up dancing alone. This, in essence, is the dance of codependency, a complex and often misunderstood pattern of relationships that stems from an insecure attachment style developed early in life.
by Haley Snipes | Mar 28, 2024
In our digital age, the accessibility of pornography has led to its increased consumption and, for some, the development of a pornography addiction. This addiction, like any other, can have profound impacts on both mental and physical health, relationships, and overall quality of life. However, the journey to recovery, while challenging, is filled with hope and possibility for reclaiming control and finding balance.
by Dr. Dawn-Elise Snipes | Mar 15, 2024
Often, codependency seen as a byproduct of being entangled with someone addicted to substances, or sometimes, it's misconceived as an addiction to relationships themselves. But what if we told you it's more about the echoes of your early life attachments, those bonds...