Breaking Codependency: How to Navigate the Traps That Sabotage Your Life

• ISBN13: 9780991327607
• Binding: Paperback
• Subject: N/A
• Publisher: Harperrobins Publishers Incorporated
• Publisher Imprint: Harperrobins Publishers Incorporated
• Publication Date: September 18, 2014
• Pages: 198
• Original Price: USD 12.99
• Language: English
• Edition: N/A
• Item Weight: 273 grams
• BISAC Subject(s): Codependency, Motivational & Inspirational, and Spiritual

Do you suffer from codependency? Ask yourself these questions. -Have you found yourself in an endless web of confusion and stress because of your need to come to the rescue of undeserving people that you love? -Has helping the ones you love drained you and hurt them? -Do you need help overcoming your desire to rescue people who continue on a course of self-destructive behavior? If you answered yes to any of these questions you may be an enabler with the larger issue of codependency. 10 Ways This Book Will Help You: -Search your family tree to see if your actions are a result of learned behavior -Identify and address your pain from the past -Embrace your nurturing instincts as a woman with healthy boundaries -Examine your conduct and change habits which challenge your moral compass -Challenge yourself to say no even when you want to say yes -Focus on self-care and not feel selfish -Embrace the spiritual awakening which will take place -Keep your head above the noise of fear, shame and rejection -Detach from people that cause harm to your emotional stability -Identify the characteristics of an enabler Dr. Lesly has been extremely transparent with us as she shares her experience and her perspective on breaking codependency. What differentiates her book from other books on this topic is that you are brought into the life of the author as she navigates being incarcerated while reflecting on the enabling behaviors that put her there in the first place. Dr. Lesly's story shows us that we can break codependence at any point in time, and the sooner the better! Through the narrative of the author, a courageous speaker, coach and ordained minister, we are provided a valuable reference on how to break codependency. Its real value begins with the recommendations of how to stop enabling others. This autobiographical journey keeps you on the edge of your seat, while offering concrete solutions to the pitfalls of codependency and enabling. Its uplifting, inspirational message teaches lessons of hope and personal transformation. It is a must read for males and females globally who are trapped in the web of codependency. This easy to understand, interactive book will reveal how codependency has sabotaged you and hurt others. Each chapter ends with a series of reflective exercises to assess and challenge codependent behavior. Step by step resolutions are given which help you navigate the traps of codependency and gain power and peace back in your life.

Dr. Lesly Devereaux, D.Min., J.D. Dr. Lesly Devereaux is a graduate of Rutgers University with a Bachelor of Arts degree. She earned her Juris Doctorate from Howard University School of Law and practiced law for more than 15 years. She has traveled extensively throughout the United States and abroad in her professional capacity, counseling individuals as well as business and religious entities in areas of business start-up and development. As a corporate executive, she traveled globally (Ghana, South Africa, China, Greece, Korea, Japan, Bulgaria, Barbados), matching U.S. small business owners with small business owners in other countries for joint venture opportunities. Dr. Lesly entered New Brunswick Theological Seminary in 2005 where she earned a Masters of Divinity degree, Summa Cum Laude. In 2013 she received her Doctor of Ministry degree. Her published thesis is "Leading with Ministry in Mind: Empowering Church Leaders to Move From Task to Ministry Through Spiritual Discernment." Dr. Lesly has a deep commitment to her Christian faith and community relating with ease to both venues and using her influence to mentor individuals seeking to gain a closer relationship with God. She preaches and facilitates workshops in a variety of venues. Dr. Lesly also has an additional publication written to inspire and encourage others who have faced challenges in their life. On This Day Remember: What God Does Not Want You to Forget, A Woman's Daily One-Minute Devotional. A sought after speaker and mentor in the area of personal development, self-empowerment and business, Dr. Lesly is also the founder of Joyful Living for Women and the host of the talk show Joyful Living for Women Talk Radio, (located on Blog talk radio). Joyful Living for Women was launched because Dr. Lesly wants individuals to know that even in tough situations there are no limitations other than the ones allowed to take residence in the mind. Through her radio show, articles, seminars, and keynotes, Dr. Lesly provides resources that encourage individuals to foster positive thinking to dictate their emotions and behavior. Dr. Lesly believes in total transparency and readily admits to experiencing successes and failures in business and in life. She believes that both her triumphs and challenges make her uniquely qualified to assist in transforming the lives of women globally. Dr. Lesly is married to Les Devereaux and they are the proud parents of three sons Shawn, Jaison and Isaiah.