ROME’S AWESOME AQUATIC BATTLES
THE COLOSSEUM’S WILDEST SPECTACLE
LOST YOURSELF IN YOUR RELATIONSHIP? Healing From Codependency Starts Now Imagine feeling like you’re constantly walking on eggshells, always trying to fix or manage your partner’s feelings, even at the expense of your well-being. If this sounds familiar, you may be experiencing the effects of codependency in your relationship. Codependency can erode your self-worth over time, leaving you feeling lost, overwhelmed, and exhausted. Healing is within your reach, and you can find yourself again. By recognizing the signs of codependency and learning to break free, you can restore your sense of self and improve your relationship. You don’t have to navigate this alone, and you deserve all the care you so readily give to others. KNOW THE SIGNS OF CODEPENDENCY Do you stay silent when you are struggling with your mental health or to shield yourself from an argument? A codependent person shapes a lot of their identity through being a caregiver responsible for serving their partner’s needs or taking care of their problems. If you are codependent, you may take on an unfair share of responsibilities, stop doing things you enjoy, or fail to stand up for yourself and your boundaries. Because your identity relies on your partner, you might lose satisfaction in life, enable bad behavior, take on the blame to avoid another fight, or exhaust yourself by taking on too many responsibilities by yourself. REDISCOVER YOURSELF It’s easy to lose ourselves when our main focus is to please our partner and maintain peace. One of the first steps to healing from codependency is rediscovering yourself and prioritizing what makes you happy. Keep a journal, work with a therapist, or block out time in your schedule to explore things you enjoy, like art or hiking. What will it take to take care of you? SET NEW BOUNDARIES Boundaries are important in our relationships. They are a line we draw on behavior we won’t accept in our lives. Often, when we are in the throes of codependency, it’s hard to act when our boundaries are not respected. As you heal and gain deeper self-confidence, identify your values and dreams. Set and keep boundaries that matter to you.
The Roman Colosseum is famous for its gladiator combat, but did you know it could be flooded with water for full-scale naval battles called naumachiae ? These aquatic battles were a feat of ancient engineering and showcased Rome’s obsession with over-the-top entertainment. Thousands of spectators cheered as warships clashed in a flooded arena, with soldiers, prisoners, and even seals and hippos playing roles in the reenactments. Of course, flooding the Colosseum was not easy. It’s believed aqueducts supplied the water, and special flat-bottomed ships were used to navigate the shallow depths. However, the logistical challenges proved too much, leading the Romans to abandon the naumachiae after only a handful of events. These extravagant battles weren’t just for entertainment — they were a display of imperial power. While short-lived, the story of the naumachiae remains a testament to Roman ingenuity and their flair for creating spectacles that still captivate us today.
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