Topic: Q23 - With practice, setting healthy boundaries comes more easily and helps free us from our self- defeating patterns of codependency. Today, while looking into your eyes at yourself in the mirror, with confidence and self-care, practice setting at least three healthy boundaries stating out loud. a) I love myself, therefore… b) I love myself, therefore… c) I love myself, therefore… What was that like for you? How did that feel? Discuss with your sponsor or co-sponsor.

Topic: Q24 - Study the list of codependent behaviors on page 44. Describe what each behavior could look like within physical, emotional, intellectual, spiritual, & sexual boundaries. Let’s take lying for example: o Lying physically might be hiding my actions from others. o Lying emotionally may be telling myself or others “I’m FINE,” when I’m not. o Lying intellectually may be expressing a lie overtly or covertly to manipulate the flow of information or avoiding a confrontation. o Lying spiritually may be believing “I’m not enough” or believing “I’m a mistake.” o Lying sexually may be saying “yes” when I really want to say “no.” Now explore your own meanings to all the words on this list. Did you think of any additional unhealthy behaviors? Jealousy? Bullying? This can be a spoken or written exercise. Take your time. Share your feelings & insights about this exercise with your sponsor or co-sponsor.

Topic: Q25 - Read the three sections on pages 114-116. “What is enmeshment?” “What is detachment?” and “What is the difference between detachment and avoidance?” What insights came up for you? How do healthy boundaries apply to these topics? Discuss.