Empaths, or those who tend to be sensitive, thoughtful, considerate and warm-spirited, are often the ones sought out and even cultivated by the emotionally/psychologically abusive person. However, the abuser’s “prey” extends beyond the empath and almost anyone can be snared into the destructive dynamic. To understand the cycle of emotional abuse and the dynamic of being the “chosen one” for an abuser, it’s important to understand the concept of counter-dependency. Codependency is the habit of gaining self-worth from pleasing others or trying to be the perfect person. Its lesser known cousin, called counter-dependency, is the other side of the coin … Continue reading How to End the Cycle of Emotional Abuse-Part 3