Elizabeth Kupferman
Elizabeth Kupferman
17. Can Codependent Friendships withstand Self Development?
17. Can Codependent Friendships withstand Self Development?
17. Can Codependent Friendships withstand Self Development?
Thursday 27th October 2022
Can you grow while keeping a codependent friend? Elizabeth Kupferman shares insights and tools for balancing self-development and relationships.
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Elizabeth Kupferman
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Recovery from Trauma
Healing from Sexual Trauma
Healing Relationships
Sobriety Toolkit
Entrepreneurship for Personal Growth
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Get the buttons here!Navigating Codependent Friendships While Growing Personally
We attract each other at our level of mental health... Not going to let her be mean to me... But that doesn't mean I need to go to the bar with them.
Ever wondered if you can grow personally while staying friends with someone who has been both a support and a source of pain? In this episode of 'Ask An Advanced Bitch', therapist Elizabeth Kupferman tackles this tricky question from a listener. The listener is torn between her self-development journey and her deep bond with a friend who has been abusive at times.
Elizabeth reassures her that she is in control of her own healing journey and gets to decide who stays in her life. She emphasizes the importance of being mindful of old patterns, especially those formed in our younger years. To help, Elizabeth shares two practical tools: one for self-reflection to understand what the friendship says about oneself, and another to break the cycle of abuse. These tools aim to help listeners maintain their friendships while honoring their personal growth.
The episode also touches on broader themes like the allure of falling back into familiar, yet harmful, dynamics and the necessity of setting boundaries. Elizabeth doesn't shy away from discussing the impact of cult-like behaviors in relationships, using the Nexium cult as an example to highlight the importance of critical thinking. This episode is packed with relatable advice and real-life examples, making it a must-listen for anyone struggling with codependent relationships while trying to better themselves.