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My name is Susan Peabody. I am a writer and counselor specializing in the treatment of codependency and love addiction. My goal is to help people feel better about themselves and about life. My books are Addiction to Love: Overcoming Obsession and Dependency

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Relationships & Family > Relationships & Family (Other) What does it take to build a successful romantic relationship: 1 of 38
The ingredients of a healthy relationship are as follows: 1. Honesty that engenders trust. 2. Readiness for a relationship (both partners). 3. The willingness to negotiate or compromise. 4. Self-awareness this means both partners knowing who they are and what they want. 5. Self-esteemthis means both partners feeling good abo... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Addiction: 9 of 329
Blinded by the flame of desire, I could not feel the warmth at hand Or be reflected in the glow of the light. Pulling my charred soul out of the flame, With the help of a Higher Power, I can but marvel at the beauty of my surroundings. Now, I float on the wings of gratefulness. I hold the hand of he Who showed me the path to... More..
Religion & Spirituality > Self-Healing Best ways to deal with anger: 2 of 62
Whenever I read the story of Jesus cleansing the temple, I always wonder if he was angry when he overturned the tables and whether or not this justifies some of the anger I feel sometimes. After all, anger is spontaneous and instinctive. It is human nature. Of course, it can lead to bad things like rage, resentment and viole... More..
Relationships & Family > Relationships & Family (Other) What can be done to address the teenage pregnancy epidemic: 1 of 26
I believe there is a very clear causal relationship between love addiction and teenage pregnancy, abusive relationships, promiscuity, and the transmission of sexually transmitted diseases. In my opinion, treating the love addiction will result in a lower occurrence of these problems. This means that loving your child is not ... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Identity: 8 of 153
Apart From the Flock When you were born,the heavens smiled. You flashed a grin and stayed awhile. You grew and grew; twas no surprise. What lovely hair and sparkling eyes. A sensible child,you turned out to be; Strong within; inner eyes to see. Compassion you felt, for those not so blessed. You tended the flock; you even obs... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: On love: 23 of 386
The smell of jasmine is in the air, And I think of my precious grandchild, Who will live in my heart forever, Whose memory blows over me at will, Like a warm summer's breeze. And I know not whence it comes Or whither it goes. But I suppose It goes where love abides. Dedicated to Jasmyne Marie Snyder June 16, 1994 - June 29, ... More..
Religion & Spirituality > Setting Life Goals Reaching the goals of your life: 3 of 41
I have always wanted to be a writer, so in my thirty seventh year I started writing a book. It took nine years to complete and it was about my painful struggle with codependency and a violent marriage. The book actually started out as journal entries. Then I used the notes from my journal in a class I was teaching about code... More..
Creative Writing > Short Stories Short stories: Finding love: 16 of 173
Where Love Abides Sorrow Hello, my name is Sorrow. When I was just a little girl my parents ran away from home. The first night they were gone I got terribly frightened and started to cry. I wandered all over the house looking for comfort. Finally, I ended up in the kitchen peering into the refrigerator. The food looked deli... More..
Religion & Spirituality > Christianity (Other) How to grow deep roots in Christ: 1 of 9
Romans 12:2 TEV. "Do not conform yourselves to the standards of this world, but let God transform you inwardly by a complete change of your mind. Then you will be able to know the will of God." We are not born Christians, we become Christians. We make a conscious decision to follow Christ and then slowly we become Christ-lik... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Reality: 12 of 102
Rebirth You writhe till you die. You pray, till you lay, In God's loving arms, Awaiting new dawns, When you feel, till you heal, And grow, till you know, The gain from the pain The new, that comes from the old. More..