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Candace Plattor, M.A.Registered Clinical Counsellor
Candace Plattor, M.A.
Registered Clinical Counsellor
If nothing ever changed, there would be no butterflies.

Valentine's Day

Valentine’s Day Reimagined:
From Codependency to Self-Love

Time flies, and just like that, we're on the cusp of another Valentine's Day. Reflecting on my past, I recall how this day used to be a source of dread. As someone who grappled with codependency, I either found myself in a tumultuous relationship or alone, yearning for companionship—and flowers! Valentine's Day was a stark reminder of my self-worth struggles. Embracing Self-Care on Valentine's Day: The Valentine's Day Conundrum I remember the Valentine's Days spent in challenging … [Read more...] about Valentine’s Day Reimagined:
From Codependency to Self-Love

Filed Under: Healthy self-care Tagged With: Addiction, Addiction in the family, Addiction recovery, Healthy self-care, Valentine's Day

Another Valentine’s Day: Codependent Nightmare or Ultimate Self-Care?

I don’t know about you, but 2021 went by quickly for me – and here we are again, almost at Valentine’s Day. In my past, as a brutally self-trashing codependent woman, this was always one of my least favourite days – because I was either in a dysfunctional relationship or I was alone and lonely, wishing desperately that I was partnered with someone – anyone. Either way, the approach of Valentine’s Day didn’t bode well for me. … [Read more...] about Another Valentine’s Day: Codependent Nightmare or Ultimate Self-Care?

Filed Under: Addiction and Codependency Tagged With: Addiction and Codependency, Addiction recovery, Healthy self-care, self-care, Valentine's Day

From Fantasy to Reality on Valentine’s Day: Loving Yourself with Healthy Self-Care

Ah, Valentine's Day, the fantasy-filled holiday that comes right after we've managed to get ourselves through another year of Christmas and New Year's Eve! Have you ever wondered whose bright idea it was to have those three holidays in a row? For many people, the 3-month period of December through February can be the most difficult and depressing time of the year, and this is especially true for those whose significant relationships are problematic. For people with addictive behaviours, as well … [Read more...] about From Fantasy to Reality on Valentine’s Day: Loving Yourself with Healthy Self-Care

Filed Under: Self-care Tagged With: Addiction in the family, Healthy self-care, loving an addict, Loving yourself, Valentine's Day

From Fantasy to Reality on Valentine’s Day: Loving Yourself with Healthy Self-Care

Ah, Valentine's Day, the fantasy-filled holiday that comes right after we've managed to get ourselves through another year of Christmas and New Year's Eve! Have you ever wondered whose bright idea it was to have those three holidays in a row? For many people, the 3-month period of December through February can be the most difficult and depressing time of the year, and this is especially true for those whose significant relationships are problematic. For people with addictive behaviours, as well … [Read more...] about From Fantasy to Reality on Valentine’s Day: Loving Yourself with Healthy Self-Care

Filed Under: Self-care Tagged With: Addiction in the family, Healthy self-care, loving an addict, Loving yourself, Valentine's Day

From Fantasy to Reality on Valentine’s Day: Loving Yourself with Healthy Self-Care

This post was originally published in February 2013. Ah, Valentine's Day, the fantasy-filled holiday that comes right after we've managed to get ourselves through another year of Christmas and New Year's Eve! Have you ever wondered whose bright idea it was to have those three holidays in a row? For many people, the 3-month period of December through February can be the most difficult and depressing time of the year, and this is especially true for those whose significant relationships are … [Read more...] about From Fantasy to Reality on Valentine’s Day: Loving Yourself with Healthy Self-Care

Filed Under: Addiction in the Family Tagged With: active recovery, Addiction, Addiction and Codependency, Addiction in the family, Addiction recovery, loving an addict, Recovery from addiction, self-care, Valentine's Day

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