What does the Bible say about codependency?
” Answer: Codependency is a mental health term coined within the past two decades to describe people who form or maintain relationships that are one-sided, emotionally destructive and/or abusive. Originally, codependent was a term used to describe partners in chemical dependency, persons living with, or in a relationship with, an addicted person. Today, however, the term has been broadened to describe any codependent person from any dysfunctional family. Codependency can be destructive to individuals because of their need to control others and their belief that they are somehow more capable than others. They may feel compassion for people who are hurting and feel they should be the one to help them. Codependent people give of their time, emotions, finances, and other resources. They have a very difficult time saying “no” when asked to volunteer, attend a function, or help a friend. The idea of not volunteering, not helping or not attending is unthinkable. Conversely, codependents may b
