Guilt can prevent us from setting the boundaries that would be in our best interests, and in other people's best interests. Melody Beattie boundaryguiltinterest Change image and share on social
I gave three years of my life to take care of my dying mother who had Alzheimer's disease. Being there for her every need for three years might have looked codependent but it wasn't because it was what I wanted to do. Melody Beattie alzheimercarecodependent share on social
We can trust ourselves to know when our boundaries are being violated. Melody Beattie boundarytrustviolate Change image and share on social
The new year stands before us, like a chapter in a book, waiting to be written. We can help write that story by setting goals. Melody Beattie bookchaptergoal Change image and share on social
I want people who have received a diagnosis of Hepatitis C to know that they didn't just receive a death sentence. They do have options, even if the person who gave them their diagnosis isn't aware of all of them. The path they choose doesn't have to be one of desperation. Melody Beattie awarechoosedeath share on social
Guilt can stop us from taking healthy care of ourselves. Melody Beattie careguilthealthy Change image and share on social
Make New Year's goals. Dig within, and discover what you would like to have happen in your life this year. This helps you do your part. It is an affirmation that you're interested in fully living life in the year to come. Melody Beattie affirmationdigdiscover share on social
A codependent person is one who has let another person's behavior affect him or her and who is obsessed with controlling that person's behavior. Melody Beattie affectbehaviorcodependent Change image and share on social
Twelve-step promotes spirituality, not religion. It gives a practical, day-to-day spirituality that tells me what I can and cannot control. There is room to be imperfect and to be someone who struggles to find God. Melody Beattie controldayfind share on social
I used to be afraid of pain, didn't take a lot of risks, especially in love. I'm not as afraid anymore. I'm more spontaneous, more likely to say what I think. Melody Beattie afraidanymorelot Change image and share on social
