Love can be a complex issue in anyone's life. But for those who grew up in a troubled family or have struggled with addictions or codependency, love can seem like an impossible dream. In this compassionate book, Dr. Ricketson shows you how to heal from the past, break the cycle of codependency and return full circle to reclaim the loving, empathetic spirit with which you were born.
With profound insights and practical suggestions, this book helps you to distinguish between healthy love and codependent behavior at different stages of life. As you free yourself from codependency, you can learn to love your original family in a new and healthy way and fill your life with satisfying, intimate relationships.
About the Author
Dr. Susan Cooley Ricketson was a psychotherapist in private practice in West Hartford, Connecticut for 15 years. She was Cofounder and Executive Director of Triad Recovery Center, Inc., in Middletown, Connecticut. She has conducted numerous experiential workshops and has lectured and written articles. She now lives in Tucson, Arizona where she is a part-time therapist and an acrylic landscape artist, as well as continuing her writing.
