It's hard to give up the self-esteem connected to being codependent and appearing 'right,' which is probably a survival behavior learned from growing up in a crazy family. It feels like you will actually disappear.
Melody BeattieIf somebody rejects you or your choices, you are still real, and you are still worth every bit as much as you would be if you had not been rejected.
Melody BeattieSometimes, we don't get what we want. . . But this is a benevolent universe. And once in a while, we do.
Melody Beattie