r/AlAnon • u/Mobile-Tadpole-580 • 3d ago

Support Alcoholics & Codependents

Research in psychology suggests that codependents are indeed more likely to end up in relationships with alcoholics or others struggling with addiction.

How do you feel about this?

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u/stinkstankstunkiii 3d ago

We are attracted to what we know, what we grew up around. It’s only natural to end up with an addict, as a codependent. I’d like to say I’m a recovering codependent, and with that- the truth does hurt , but facing the facts can and WILL make us stronger. What all codependents need to do is to learn about themselves, focus on themselves, to center SELF. Your partner is NOT the end all , be all. YOU ARE.

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u/Life_Produce9905 2d ago

I needed this today, thank you.