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Shelby Murphy : Author
As a Christian counselor, I see you as a unique, valuable individual who bears the image of God. I am committed to giving you my best and serving you with the tools, gifts, and training I have been given. As we walk together toward the true, the good, and the beautiful, my aim is to create a space where you can feel safe tackling difficult and uncomfortable topics in order to experience true and lasting healing and growth. My goal is to work for your highest good and for you to experience a sense of deep-seated joy and peace in Christ.
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Kate Motaung : Curator
Kate Motaung is the Senior Writer, Editor, and Content Manager for a multi-state company. She is the author of several books including Letters to Grief, 101 Prayers for Comfort in Difficult Times, and A Place to Land: A Story of Longing and Belonging. Kate is also the host of Five Minute Friday, an online writing community that equips and encourages Christian writers, and the owner of Refine Services, a company that offers editing services. She and her South African husband have three young adult children and currently live in West Michigan. Find Kate’s books at katemotaung.com/books.
Recovering from codependency is possible, but it’s not always easy. We remain locked into codependent relationships for many reasons, even when we know how they are damaging us. Being so closely tangled up with another person who relies on us, and on whom we can rely, is like having dopamine on tap. We have quick access to a feel-good emotional drug, and that can be addictive. The term “codependency” was first used in the context of Alcoholics Anonymous to [...]