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Melody Beattie

Over the years, Melody Beattie has become well-known in the world of self-help literature. After turning away from a life of addiction and suffering, Melody shared her own story in order to help others change theirs. Her overnight sensation, Codependant No More, has been influencing millions for over twenty years. Her passion for writing has resulted in fifteen books, including: Co-Dependants Anonymous and The Grief Club. She has also been featured as a journalist in magazines such as Time and People. Beattie was met with many struggles as a child. After months in court-ordered rehabilitation she was struck by a spiritual awakening and entered the world with a strong conviction to help others. Her honest and compassionate words have helped shaped the self-help industry.

Quotes

Кристина Байдебураhas quoted2 years ago
The codependents felt responsible for so much because the people around them felt responsible for so little; they were just taking up the slack
Кристина Байдебураhas quoted2 years ago
It’s more difficult to convince codependents—those who by comparison look, but don’t feel, normal—that they have problems
Кристина Байдебураhas quoted2 years ago
Yet, by its nature, alcoholism and other compulsive disorders turn everyone affected by the illness into victims—people who need help even if they are not drinking, using other drugs, gambling, overeating, or overdoing a compulsion
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