Codependents make great employees. They don’t complain; they do more than their share; they do whatever is asked of them; they please people; and the… - Melody Beattie

We don’t have to be controlled by what other people say; we don’t have to try to control them with our words and special effects. We don’t have to be manipulated, guilted, coerced, or forced into anything. We can open our mouths and take care of ourselves! Learn to say: “I love you, but I love me, too. This is what I need to do to take care of me.” We

We relinquish regrets over the past and fears about the future. We make the most of each day.

Today, I will ask myself what I would be doing differently if I weren’t trying to control. When I hear the answer, I will do it. God, help me let go of my need to control. Help me set myself and others free.