by admin | May 24, 2022 | codependency, COH, healing
I always felt out of place,Like I didn’t belong here.The ones who were supposed to love and protect me—Didn’t.Instead, I was told how far I came from measuring upTo their expectations. How taking care of meWas simply too much for them.The accusation was heavy:If it...
by Ceci G. | Jul 26, 2018 | clutter, codependency, COH
Some of you have asked about my mom from time to time, and since our story is very public, I like to share occasionally. Stopped by Mom’s apartment in the assisted living facility she lives at these days to drop off a few necessities for her. It turns out she...
by Ceci G. | Jun 18, 2013 | clutter, codependency, COH, hoarding
I was fortunate to get the opportunity to attend the world premiere of Paul Marcarelli’s new film, Clutter. Here’s my review of the film. After the world premiere screening, Paul Marcarelli, the screenwriter of Clutter, shared with the audience in Seattle...
by Ceci G. | Oct 22, 2011 | codependency, COH, recovery
Last night I had a short conversation with another adult child who was having a rough evening. The need to express herself was not out of the ordinary, but she needed someone who could listen, validate her right to have the feelings she was having, and encouraging her...
by Ceci G. | Apr 11, 2010 | boundaries, codependency
“Setting Boundaries” is the topic of many discussions I’ve had with people over the last year. As a result of my family’s story being public, lots of people ask me how I’ve come to set boundaries with my PWH. For example, they want to...
