Searching for the Shire

For anyone who has ever wanted to understand codependency, this is a great book. Rather than reading something clinical on the subject, the reader "lives" the codependent's life through the book. The narrative unfolds naturally and flows well. The message about the care of self-becomes very clear as the story progresses.The Codependency Trap takes us on a journey of self-discovery through one woman's life. Growing up in a dysfunctional family, Florence had always felt tolerated, rather than unconditionally loved, as a child and she spent her adult years seeking acceptance. A series of relationships were almost convenient rather than for all the right reasons. This would lead her eventually to the realization that she was co-dependent and always needed others' approval for her own happiness. The journey takes her through the lessons of setting boundaries as she learns to find her own voice.The Codependency Trap reads like a novel but depicts situations from childhood to adult and the pitfalls that every codependent gets trapped in. Once you are aware of the problem, you are better able to start your own journey to recovery.