3 facts everyone is getting WRONG about Codependency !

[marinak]

Captain America has his shield. Thor has his hammer. Richard Grannon has his whiteboard 😎💪

[kristinhanna]

I love it when Richard takes off the gloves. Bravo! Bravo! Bravo!

[lucyfur]

This is a bitter pill to take but accepting responsibility for your own mistakes and changing your own behavior (the only person who you can change is yourself) is the only way to avoid these abusive situations. Thank you Richard for telling the truth.

[MixxxedFruuts]

I struggled with the realization that I hadn't been blindsided by my abuser. I could look back and remember all of the times I consciously chose the path of least resistance or allowed things which completely conflicted with my own core beliefs simply because I didn't want to have to go through the rigors of leaving. My having stayed only changed what would have been crappy into a year of hell on earth. If you're like me, reading this you have already known for awhile that your current arrangement is not what you want for your life. Get out early if you can, but don't beat yourself up if you need more time. You deserve peace and happiness, and there is plenty of it to go around here on the outside, I promise. Be well and take care.

[karenmonarch]

Favorite line: "OH, there's a selfish piece of sh!t - why don't I give them the keys to my house." Richard nailed it!

[Pop]

I have been in therapy for almost 12 months (MBT) and this last few minutes was more helpful than the last 12 months in trying to understand my inner conflict when dealing with others needs! Utter light bulb moment! Neurotic drive to serve is definitely me and YES I GET RESENTFUL!!! so helpful...now to work on that....thanks richie!

[birdiebee]

As others have said, THIS is the BEST breakdown on Codependency! Why was I always with toxic partners? Common denominator: ME. I had to own all of my toxic behaviors. Thank you Richard!

[Narsufin]

I love it when he gets blunt and sarcastic.

[emziebelles]

I love Richards no nonsense approach. He always calls me out on my own bullshit and his hilarious but informative delivery of information literally hits the nail on the head every time! Thank God for this man and the work he does 🙌

[Joannekrill]

I stopped showing up for people that didn’t show up for me and like magic...nothing changed! As a codependent, I manipulated people to befriend me and forced social contracts so they’d stay with me. In the end I’m depleted and alone...which is the perfect place to rebuild. Thanks for your blunt fucking advice!!! ❤️

[cnynvqh]

This makes more sense than anything I've ever heard. I'm finally able to begin to understand and how to articulate wtf I'm going through. It's such an amazing feeling to have this information presented to me.

[rhvolmer]

This was a great reminder that we, as codependents, need to acknowledge our own responsibility to change our relationship dynamics with others. We have to stop being slaves as a way to feel good about ourselves.

[bodytune]

Thank you for cracking the mirror ! Empath is code for codependent. From one COD to another, this is your best video yet.

[Possiblyabandaid]

Man, I feel like you just kicked me in the nuts here then tossed me a bag of ice for the swelling. This might be the best youtube recommendation I have ever gotten.
What in the world, I never gave any of this stuff any credence. I didn't come here for a epiphany but thanks for the heart to heart man.
I think I need to go talk to somebody.

[jennyfox]

What a great video! For all those suffering from cptsd and codependency, here are some things that changed my life for the better.
Emdr therapy
Mindfulness
learning what makes you uncomfortable and setting boundaries
Saying no to people, learning to be ok with the guilt of that
Distancing from people that hurt you
Church
Creating daily routines/structure
Exercise
Lastly, giving back in a healthy way like working at a food drive, homeless shelter etc.
Please remember, you are not irreparably broken :)

[Sarah-xhvp]

just brilliant, there's only one person that I would happily have shout at me about all my bullshit....and that's you, you've gone done it respect and loads of gratitude

[texuztweety]

Outstanding Richard. You poured so much energy into this message, this will stick in my brain forever. And so funny. THANK YOU

[michaelae]

It's a wake up call . It also feels like co dependency is a desire to correct the past in some cases . Rewind time emotionally and reboot the computer to make things right . A parent with little or no interest in a child can drive the child into seeking approval in adulthood of a non caring possibly narcissistic partner . When they can't get that approval after years of abuse, they will move on to another partner to try and get their approval . They keep moving through partners and it gets worse as they become like the ball in a pinball machine being hurtled from side to side with an ever growing amount of negative emotions and possibly physical violence . It can get worse as the years go on . A desperate need to win the love of a partner who has similar traits of the opp sex non caring parent . That is my experience .

[lissysue]

I have been searching for years to figure out why I do the stupid self sabotaging things I do! I have finally been able to say I’m codependent without the added victim mentality! Now I am on the path to healing and accepting myself for the imperfect beautiful woman I am. Thank you from the bottom of my heart Richard!

[Apixi]

When I started becoming resentful with myself for staying, is when I knew it was time to get out.