I cannot break up with my boyfriend even though I am unhappy because he keeps saying he will hurt himself if I leave and I do not know if he means it but I cannot take that risk.
More people experience this than they realize.
You have been made responsible for someone else's life in a way that makes your own life impossible to live.
“Where Are You with Codependency?”
If this sounds familiar, the Library can help you find the bigger picture.