Connection and Codependency

Connection and Codependency

Later in adult life, these family systems both offer some form of connection and attachment, so ACoAs will often return to this dysfunctional system in hopes of getting healthy support only to be disappointed again. ACoAs then waver between cutting off all family connections or negotiating with the unhealthy system while continually feeling something is wrong with themselves.

As a result, ACoAs often isolate themselves, and have distrustful relationships, or become overly dependent on others, becoming confused about setting healthy boundaries.They struggle with knowing the difference between unhealthy, codependent versus interdependent relationships.