Codependency...

We can all picture the frazzled partner or parent standing in a kitchen, surrounded by dirty pots and pans, while the picture-perfect meal goes untouched. Maybe you know someone who is a chronic people-pleaser or maybe that someone is you. CoDependency comes in all shapes and sizes and the repercussions vary. However, if you are in a codependent relationship with someone who drinks or uses drugs, the consequences to both you and your loved one can escalate quite quickly.

It is very hard to watch a partner or child struggle with an addiction. While you may want to help your loved one, trying to control their use, making excuses for them, belittling or arguing will not help.

And, it may actually keep them from getting the help they need.

If someone you love is involved with drugs or alcohol and you don't know what to do, Bay Area HeartPath can help you.

You'll get the support YOU need as well as learn how to support your loved one

without hurting yourself.

Please call for private, personal, one-on-one recovery support.