In her first book, Melody Beattie introduced the term codependency and established herself as a pioneer in self-help literature. Twenty-five years later, concepts such as self-care and setting boundaries are part of mainstream culture. This follow-up clears up misconceptions, identifies how codependent behavior has changed, and provides a new generation with a road map to wellness. Codependency, she shows, is not an illness but rather a series of...

"Do you find yourself always exhausted because of consuming others' negative emotions? Do you know someone that always turns others against you, making you feel crazy and never right? Whether these things have been caused by a narcissistic partner, family member, friend, or colleague, one thing remains true: You deserve none of it. Psychologist and self-published author Ellen J. Cure knows this all too well. Once a victim of gaslighting and narcissistic...

"By the author of Something Wild, a gripping portrait of a tumultuous, consuming relationship between a young woman and a recovering addict When Leah Kempler meets Charlie Nelson in line at the grocery store, their connection is immediate and intense. Charlie, with his big feelings and grand proclamations of love, captivates her completely. But there are peculiarities of his life-he's older than her but lives with his parents; he meets up with a friend...