Beyond the Scaffold: Reclaiming Self and Sanity in Marriage and Parenthood

When couples throw around the word "codependency," the automatic assumption points to a blanket inability to function without each other. But for many modern marriages, especially those balancing intense careers, public service, and the relentless demands of parenting, true codependency looks entirely different. It hides behind hyper-independence, silent scorekeeping, and the sudden, overwhelming friction of solo-parenting when one partner steps out the door.

Beyond the Scaffold: Reclaiming ...