I am grateful I am learning I need not take other people’s behavior so personally. Your anger and rage need not be mine. via /r/gratitude

I have a long habit of co-dependence, I guess you might say. I struggle to keep my head together when those closest to me fall apart. This isn’t compassion or understanding. It’s depending on how someone is coping to determine how I will cope. It’s not helpful or healthy.

Finally, I am starting to be able to separate myself from this cycle. I don’t have to fall apart or be sucked into anger and rage or depression just because those around me are. I can love them and be patient even when they turn their negative emotions on me.

I’m not all the way there but I can see it now.