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Potential Causes of Codependency

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  Jun-12 11:48 am

Dysfunctional families are a major cause of codependent behavior. In these cases, some sort of abuse or misbehavior, such as alcoholism, may be perceived as normal. A great deal of attention in these families is focused on the person who has an addiction or other problem. As a result, codependent family members may not develop a strong sense of identity and may be less developed emotionally.

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