The Language of Letting Go: Daily Meditations for Codependents (Hazelden Meditation Series) Paperback – July 1, 1990

Good book for complimenting the 12 step. It’s not only for alcoholics you know. Works on general depression and anxiety. Some religious base but in the right headspace a person can read past that if they prefer.

I really love this book. It's a daily reader with wonderful, focused topics for each day and a nice meditation prayer at the end. It's been helpful to read each day and have the words rolling around in my head guiding me through the day. I'm a big fan of daily readers and this one is no exception.

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I am an emergency room clinician 27 years and find this book a great way to relax , regroup and improve my self care. Melody Beatty’a The Language of Letting Go is a daily staple for many years ! I strongly endorse it!! -Stella :)

I love the way Melody Beattie approaches the healing & recovery process, especially in regards to utilizing the 12 steps of Codependents Anonymous. It's important not to further traumatize, blame & shame victims of narcissistic abuse & domestic violence, and the other 12 step systems do just that. It's also incredibly important for survivors and recovering codependents to know that there are other ways of recovery & healing and that we have the freedom to choose our own higher power, healing journey, and spiritual path. When we've been abused emotionally, physically, psychologically, financially, and spiritually, many of us lost our sense of self, and now we're working on finding our authentic self and regaining our right to autonomy. Being told that there's only one way to heal can be a turn-off and pushes people away. I like how Melody gives recommendations and guides the reader to explore themselves when they're ready. I could go on, but I have a CoDA meeting to facilitate shortly, and I need to prepare.

Love all books by Melody Beattie. This is one no exception. The daily readings are so helpful for me on my journey.

Just another recovery, healing book. I didn’t finish it.

This is a great book. I recommend it to anyone.