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Scenario

When helping others makes you lie to yourself

I found myself lying to my friends about why I could not meet them for dinner because I did not want to admit that I gave my rent money to my gambling-addicted uncle again.

More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

The shame of your own choices has become another secret you carry for someone else.

Your guide for this
Mira
Mira works with people navigating exactly this kind of situation.
Ideas that help explain it
Worth thinking about

“Where Are You with Codependency?”

Peri

Peri can explain why this happens, help you decide if this is the right situation for you, and point toward the right journey or coach.

If this sounds familiar, the Library can help you find the bigger picture.