A Date With Darkness Podcast is hosted by Dr. Natalie Jones, Psyd., LPCC, a licensed psychotherapist in California. Join Dr. Jones for an intimate discussion about the effects of abuse dynamics and healing from relationship trauma. Sharon Martin, LCSW and I have a much needed chat on codependency. Ms. Martin, spends a lot of time writing about and discussing codependency and offers a refreshing perspective on why codependency teaches us valuable lessons.  Books: Codependency No More by Melody Beattie Self-Compassion: The Proven Power of Being Kind to Yourself by Dr. Kristen Neff The Mindful Self-Compassion Workbook, by Dr. Kristen Neff The Gifts of Imperfection by Brene Brown The CBT Workbook for Perfectionism, by Sharon Martin, LCSW Websites: Happily Imperfect, by Sharon Martin LCSW www.coda.org https://www.alanon.org https://www.acoa.org To contact Sharon Martin, LCSW, please visit: Sharon Martin, LCSW or Live Well With Sharon Martin Email questions/comments to adatewithdarkness@gmail.com Visit the website for more information: https://www.adatewithdarkness.com Let's keep the conversation going via social media: Instagram: A Date With Darkness Twitter: @Adatewdarkness Facebook: A Date With Darkness To connect with others who are seeking support from hurtful and abusive relationships please join the Facebook group: A Date With Darkness group