In our journey through life, our relationships play a pivotal role in shaping our well-being and happiness. However, some individuals may find themselves caught in a web of codependency, which can have profound effects on their relationships and mental health. In this blog, we will explore what codependency entails, how it manifests in everyday life, and the steps one can take to break free from codependent patterns and foster healthy, interdependent relationships. 

I often get asked “what caused you to want to be a counselor?” or “why addictions?” Often in this field one has either “been through the ringer themselves” or has personally experienced seeing someone they love struggle.  This is my story:

The day I met Kyle (Dec 16,2007) forever changed my life. We met at a bar, shocker! His roommate was the first to approach me and his arrogance immediately turned me off. He must have noticed he was losing my attention because immediately he stated “did you meet my roommates?”. That was when I met Kyle.