Codependent no more: how to stop controlling others and start caring for yourself

A twenty-fifth anniversary message from Melody Beattie

Author's preface to the 2001 fifteenth anniversary edition

Author's preface to the 1992 edition

Introduction

What's codependency, and who's got it? Jessica's story ; Other stories ; Codependency ; Codependent characteristics

The basics of self-care. Detachment ; Don't be blown about by every wind ; Set yourself free ; Remove the victim ; Undependence ; Live your own life ; Have a love affair with yourself ; Learn the art of acceptance ; Feel your own feelings ; Anger ; Yes, you can think ; Set your own goals ; Communication ; Work a twelve step program ; Pieces and bits ; Learning to live and love again

Epilogue.