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    Freedom from Codependency

    You Are Not Alone

    Codependency affects millions of Americans, particularly family members of those with addictions. It involves excessive emotional or psychological reliance on another person, often at the expense of your own well-being and relationship with God.

    Understanding Codependency Addiction

    Codependency is a behavioral pattern where a person excessively relies on another for approval, identity, and self-worth. It often develops in relationships with addicted individuals, leading to enabling behaviors, poor boundaries, and self-neglect.

    Codependent people often sacrifice their own needs, desires, and even their relationship with God to manage or 'fix' someone else. This pattern is exhausting and ultimately harmful to everyone involved.

    What the Bible Says

    Am I now trying to win the approval of human beings, or of God? Or am I trying to please people? If I were still trying to please people, I would not be a servant of Christ.

    — Galatians 1:10

    Fear of man will prove to be a snare, but whoever trusts in the Lord is kept safe.

    — Proverbs 29:25

    Explore more scripture in our Bible verses about addiction and recovery resource.

    How Faith Changes Everything

    When your identity and worth are rooted in Christ rather than in another person, codependent patterns begin to break. You learn that your value comes from God's love, not from being needed.

    Read real stories of redemption from people who have found freedom through faith.

    How The Mulligan Mission Helps

    Through mentorship and biblical counseling, we help codependent individuals establish healthy boundaries, find their identity in Christ, and develop relationships that honor God.

    Learn more about our programs, mentorship, and golf fellowship events.

    Take the First Step

    If codependent relationships are draining your life and your faith, reach out to us. Freedom and healthy love are possible.

    Frequently Asked Questions

    Is codependency an addiction?

    While not a substance addiction, codependency follows addictive patterns — compulsive behavior, loss of control, and continued patterns despite negative consequences. It deserves the same compassionate support.

    Can codependency affect my relationship with God?

    Yes. When another person becomes the center of your world, God is displaced from His rightful place. Recovery involves recentering your life on Christ.

    Need Help? You're Not Alone.

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