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  • About Me

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    mikaylaroche

    Female, 35
    Katy, TX, USA
    Member since June 9

    • About Me

      Adopted from Vietnam at the age of 6 months, raised in the Chicagoland area. Married a Chinese national and lived in Beijing for over 10 years. Homeschool my 10 year old son. Back in the US, now living in Houston,

      Adopted from Vietnam at the age of 6 months, raised in the Chicagoland area. Married a Chinese national and lived in Beijing for over 10 years. Homeschool my 10 year old son. Back in the US, now living in Houston,

    • Interests

      Knitting, reading, homeschooling, gardening, history, languages, cultures, travel, cooking.

      Knitting, reading, homeschooling, gardening, history, languages, cultures, travel, cooking.

  • Journal

    • Obsession

      Mood June 9, 2009 11:47pm

      I have a new perspective on obsession.  In Melody Beattie's new book, "The New Codependency", she talks about obsession as an …

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  • Support Groups

    • Close Codependency

      I am codependent but am working on myself everyday.

      Treatments

      Music Working / Worked
      I have played Suzuki violin since I was 4 years old. Music has always been part of my life. I need to have it around me most of the time.
      Reading Working / Worked
      Reading wasn't always something I made time for. But over the years it has provided serenity and peace for me, as well as a great friend and resource.
      Talking Working / Worked
      This has always been my MO. I always feel better after I talk things through.
      \"Codependent No More\" Working / Worked
      This was discovered when I was in Alanon 2 years ago, working through some issues with current addict partner. I now have the newest book, "The New Codependency" and also just bought "The Language of Letting Go." I also journal regularly.
    • Close Families & Friends Of Addicts

      Current partner is an alcoholic and drug addict

      Treatments

      Abuse Counseling Working / Worked
      Worked during the time my partner went to outpatient rehab 2 years ago. Also went last year to a seperate therapist temporarily.
      Patience Working / Worked
      Only works if I'm practicing non-codependency with him and myself
      Talking Working / Worked
      Always helps me!
      Writing Working / Worked
      Helps me on and off. I have ot be mindful of when I start closing up and hiding within myself.
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