Lana's Little Things Day #133- Codependency Hooks! Caution! β οΈπͺππͺ
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Hi friends!
Codependency! πͺππͺ
The "hooks" can be disheartening and cause you to lose who you are in the process of being the one "who fixes", the one who "is always there to help".π€(in any relationship).
In the context of elderly parent and family caregiver relationships, codependency occurs when the caregiver's sense of purpose and self-worth becomes overly reliant on meeting the parent's/spouses' needs, often at the expense of their own well-being.
β οΈπͺππͺDon't lose who you are!ππ½
What to do?
Set boundaries in love and kindnessπ§π
Seek support from others (yes, ask for help!)
Make self-care your priority!
Encourage the parent's/spouse's independence where possible- let them take "agency and accountability wherever possible.
The result? A healthier and more balanced relationship dynamic.
Yes , Yes?ππ½π
From my heart to yours always!π