Codependency, Patterns of Denial

<p><span>Elizabeth discusses the first of the five patterns of Codependency - Denial.</span></p><p><span>Sharing from her "lived experience" as a person in long term recovery from addiction, she takes a deep dive in to this common set of coping mechanisms. </span></p><p><span>The Five patterns of codependency: </span></p><p><span>Denial</span></p><p><span>Compliance</span></p><p><span>Avoidance </span></p><p><span>Control </span></p><p><span>Low Self Esteem</span></p><p><span>Here is the Youtube playlist for this mini series</span></p><p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLb-L01QploNM6QMhhHCfPNf8PLh97hG57" target="_blank">https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLb...</a></p><p><span>In this five part series, Singer Songwriter Elizabeth Edwards will share her experience with Codependency based on her "lived experience". She offers suggestions that have been helpful in her recovery because she believes that many with Substance Use Disorder (SUD) are limited by these patterns well into their recovery, as was her experience. </span></p><p><span>Elizabeth, has spent her adult life at the intersection of songwriting and recovery and lives in gratitude that she has met so many fellow travelers so please leave a comment and pass this on to anyone you think my be helped by this content. </span></p><p><span>Elizabeth Edwards is a singer songwriter, and recording artist known for her smooth vocals and powerful lyrics. She is a person in long-term recovery from Substance Use Disorder. She is a speaker and advocate for recovery causes and currently serves on the National Board of Directors for Faces &amp; Voices of Recovery. She is the host of the new Podcast Giving Voice to Recovery.</span></p><p><span>Giving Voice to Recovery celebrates those who have found purpose in using their voice to change perceptions and challenge stereotypes while inspiring hope and providing awareness to those still seeking solutions for addiction.</span></p><p><span>"There is a healing power in sharing our personal recovery journeys."</sp