In family settings, love and loyalty are often expressed through acts of sacrifice. While these values are the universal way to foster closeness, not many realize that favoring them too much can be damaging to oneself or even to family members. Family
Family codependency is an unhealthy pattern of behaviors shown by family members to a dependent member. You might notice this pattern in the families of someone who has alcohol problems or other substance use. Their parents, spouses, siblings, and/or children would lovingly
