Breaking co-dependency
In reply to The dynamic of oppressor and victim in relationships by Open
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Hi Open! Sorry, I was out for the new year celebration.
Thank you for your wise words. I didn't know about the adrenal glands, and I'll read more about entities here to keep an eye on that.
This is precisely the kind of trap I find myself in! I'm learning a LOT from it, and for me it's mostly a lesson in compassion and sovereignty. I feel like I have embodied more empathic and catalytic qualities to act in a more harmonious way... it's amazing how a subtle change in my response can lead to completely alternative results — I really feel like a creator in these situations!
So things are getting better now, although she still rejects any kind of help. And guess what? Yesterday she told me that she was feeling dependent on me! To be honest, I also feel the same at some level — not emotionally, but financially. So you're boldly right :) I will work to create more space between us. I was afraid that she would refuse my help even more, but deep inside I know the opposite might happen — she will feel more secure to open up.
She doesn't try to normalise in the pain because she just doesn't believe that this is the solution. But again, that depends a lot on my response as well.
Thanks again,
Eduardo
