Sharon Martin
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San Jose, CA, United States
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10 Tips for Coping with Toxic Parents I Psych Central
Do interactions with your parents leave you frustrated and confused? Here are 10 ways to cope with toxic parents. → Read More
Recovery from Perfectionism and Codependency
Dear Readers, As you may know, Psych Central was recently bought by Healthline. And, as such, changes are on the horizon. At this point, I will not be adding → Read More
How to Stop Being So Controlling
Are you a controlling person? If so, you’re not alone! This has been one of my personal struggles over the years — and although I haven’t completely freed myself of the desire to control things, I’ve figured out some ways to keep it in check... → Read More
How to Let Go of Guilt
If you have codependent traits, you probably take responsibility for things you didn't do, problems you didn't cause, and circumstances or people that you can't → Read More
Setting Intentions for Healing and Changing Codependency
Change. Uncertainty. Worry. When you're experiencing a crisis or going through a difficult time, coping with the uncertainty of the situation can be really hard → Read More
Having Needs Doesn’t Make You “Needy”
Overcoming codependency and poor boundaries requires us to notice and value our personal needs, but many of us, understandably, deny our needs out of fear of being too needy. Codependency, people-pleasing, and boundary issues are rooted in our tendency... → Read More
Codependency Recovery: Moving Past Resistance
Codependency Recovery: Moving Past Resistance By Michelle Farris, LMFT People who struggle with codependency don’t find their way into recovery easily. They are usually outward-focused and devote much of their time and energy to helping others, rather... → Read More
How to Change Your Codependent Behaviors
Any long-standing pattern of behavior can be hard to change. We’re creatures of habit and tend to repeat the same behaviors over and over, often without even thinking about them — and sometimes we continue even when these behaviors create... → Read More
Why We Say, “I’m fine” — When We Aren’t
Why We Say, "I'm fine" When We Aren't: Codependency, Denial, and Avoidance "I'm fine." We say it all the time. It's short and sweet. But, often, it's not true. → Read More
Are Your Boundaries Too Weak or Too Rigid?
Do you struggle with setting boundaries? Is it hard for you to say no or assert yourself? Do you have trouble trusting people? Do you frequently feel mistreated → Read More
How to Deal with Difficult or Toxic People
Is there someone in your life who is extremely difficult -- who we might call a "toxic person"? If so, you know how stressful it is to deal with them. And, → Read More
How and Why to Detach with Love
What is detaching with love? Detaching (or detaching with love) is a core component of codependency recovery. If you often feel worried about a loved one, disappointed or upset by their choices, or like your emotions revolve around whether they’re... → Read More
27 Signs that You’re Recovering from Codependency
Recovering from codependency is a process — often a long and challenging one. You may find yourself wondering if you’re making progress. You may feel discouraged at times. And you may even feel like you’re sliding back into old patterns.... → Read More
Change Self-Criticism into Self-Compassion
If It’s Not Okay to Say It to Someone Else, It’s Not Okay to Say It to Yourself Adapted from Out of Love: Finding Your Way Back to Self-Compassion by Marianne Ingheim One of the core goals of practicing self-compassion is learning how to treat... → Read More
Boundary Issues During the Coronavirus Pandemic
For many of us, the coronavirus pandemic is challenging our boundaries in new ways and requires us to be more assertive about our needs. So, in this article, I’ll highlight a couple of these “coronavirus boundary issues” and give you some ideas... → Read More
How People-Pleasers Can Stop Apologizing for Everything
Do you "over-apologize" or know someone who does? Over-apologizing refers to saying "I'm sorry" when you don't need to. This could be when you haven't done → Read More
Guest Post: Using Self-Compassion to Reduce Anxiety
Using Self-Compassion to Reduce Anxiety by Elizabeth Cush, LCPC I've always had a doubting, critical voice. In the past, it showed up around my parenting skills → Read More
How to Set Boundaries with Toxic People
It isn't easy to set boundaries with toxic people, but it's something we can all learn to do and when we do, it's empowering. Boundaries are a way to take care → Read More
7 Types of Boundaries You May Need
We all need boundaries. Boundaries keep us safe. Boundaries differentiate me from you. Boundaries help us focus on what's most important to us. And boundaries → Read More
Practicing Self-Love (and Journal Prompts to Help)
How do you feel about yourself? Do you love yourself? Do you accept yourself – including your flaws and mistakes? What is self-love? Loving and accepting → Read More