Dysfunctional people make lots of bad choices but the people around them are often confused about why and have trouble holding them responsible. One of the ways to hold them responsible is to remember that "not choosing is choosing." Listen to this podcast to find out what this means. #dysfunctionalrelationship #toxicrelationship #toxicrelationshiprecovery    Website: https://www.changemyrelationship.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ChangeMyRelationship YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@changemyrelationship Watch this video on YouTube: https://youtu.be/XZsoLaiy91A ..read more

Some people manipulate, abuse, lie, blame, gaslight, cheat, and betray. Do you wonder why dysfunctional toxic people act that way? It is reasonable to ask because a healthy person wouldn't do these things. There are several reasons, but this video focuses on one that we often forget to mention. Understanding why people do what they do is important because we must respond and what we think will influence our actions. #toxicrelationship #dysfunctionalrelationship #toxicpeople    Website: https://www.changemyrelationship.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ChangeMyRelationship YouTu ..read more

Wendy was married to an emotionally and spiritually abusive husband for thirty-five years before she separated for five years and then finally divorced. She describes the role the grief process is playing in her healing. She also explains how she is discovering who she is, the boundaries she needs with her ex-husband, and the new life open to her. Divorce is a painful experience with many challenges to overcome. Wendy offers hope to anyone contemplating divorce, currently going through a divorce, or divorced but still hurting. #weaponizedscripture #spiritualabuse #toxicrelationship #gaslightin ..read more

If you have a dysfunctional family, then you will have a dysfunctional holiday. You cannot change them, but you can change what you do to make your holiday more functional. Watch this video to see how to do that. #dysfunctionalrelationship #dysfunctionalholidays #healthyholidays #detaching   Website: https://www.changemyrelationship.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ChangeMyRelationship YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@changemyrelationship Watch this video on YouTube: https://youtu.be/lZOuRVRJJHg ..read more

Liz Woolley grew up in an alcoholic broken home. Although she struggled with her own alcoholism and two dysfunctional relationships with addicts, she recognized after two failed marriages and multiple serious relationships that her core addiction was codependency. She shares her story hoping that others will recognize the roots of their relationship failures and why they lose themselves in their relationships. Liz shares the hope that is available through Twelve Step programs for codependency recovery and addiction recovery. #Christiancodependency #dysfunctionalrelationship #codependencyrecove ..read more

Find out how to deal with your dysfunctional family dynamics during the holidays in a healthy way that takes care of yourself!! #dysfunctionalrelationship #familydysfunction #dysfunctionalholiday #healthyholidays     Website: https://www.changemyrelationship.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ChangeMyRelationship YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@changemyrelationship Watch this video on YouTube: https://youtu.be/PRALClN5THU ..read more

You can be empowered by choice in dysfunctional relationships. It doesn't feel that way. It feels like you are stuck and victimized, but in reality, you are never without the opportunity to take back your power and choose for yourself. Knowing this and acting on it, can change your life. Watch this video to learn how to apply this truth of empowered by choice to your dysfunctional relationship. #attitude #empoweryourself #choices #dysfunctionalrelationship    Website: https://www.changemyrelationship.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ChangeMyRelationship YouTube: https://www.yo ..read more

What is reactive abuse? It is when the abuse victim snaps from the pressure, pain, punishment, control, and crazymaking and does something to the abuser that could be labeled as abusive. The victim feels bad about the reaction and the abuser blames the victim. The victim's reaction does not qualify as abuse. It is a totally different behavior. Watch this video to learn more. #crazymakers #reactiveabuse #dysfunctionalrelationship #toxicrelationship    Website: https://www.changemyrelationship.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ChangeMyRelationship YouTube: https://www.youtube.com ..read more

It isn't always easy to identify dysfunctional dynamics in a relationship. You can't diagnose people and figure out all the complex behavior that doesn't make sense. You can't always be unbiased in how you view them. There is something you can focus on: how you feel with a toxic vs a healthy person. Unhealthy people negatively impact our bodies, emotions, and spirit. We often ignore these signs but if we want insight, it is important to pay attention. Ask yourself: how do you feel with a toxic vs a healthy person. You will be surprised at what you find out. #dysfunctionalrelationship #toxicrel ..read more

Even though they looked perfect from the outside to everyone who knew them and held a prominent position in the community, life within their home was anything but perfect. Wendy describes her journey in an emotionally and spiritually abusive marriage where her husband weaponized scripture. Truth was mixed with untruth increasing the confusion and self-doubt. Anyone who has been gaslit, manipulated, abused. or controlled will identify with Wendy's experience of doubting herself and feeling confused enough to accept the blame and question her sanity. It took thirty-five years for Wendy to get th ..read more