How To Stop Being The Rescuer
Karen Keller
Women are rescuers. Often at their own expense. They rescue people at work, in their companies, even distant relatives. It happens consciously and subconsciously. We don’t even recognize our codependent behavior until it's too late.
Women assume, sometimes against their better judgment, responsibility for making sure everyone is happy or at least satisfied. For some reason, we believe it's our job to make sure all is right with the world.
Confused? Not sure if this is you?
Here are a few regular statements from a bona fide rescuer: