Dysfuctional Quotes

Since children from dysfunctional families are so good at judging others, they also judge themselves finding themselves unacceptable when compared to others, always assuming they are second best, not enough. This is a painful realization so often they hide behind righteous arrogance.

We ardently desire to take down our masks and say to the world, “This is who I am…and I am okay.” This is simple…not easy.

In general, the more dysfunctional the family the more inappropriate their response to disclosure. Never expect a sane response from an insane system.

Being judgmental is a form of attack keeping others off balance.

Change will not successfully happen unless the emotional component is solved.

Codependency is a learned set of behaviors, thought processes, and habits. When combined together, they fit a very loose definition. All people exhibit these traits to some degree, but some of us allow them to dictate our relationships with others and ourselves.