Q: While you may feel like you put in a lot of effort to this relationship-- including caretaking roles-- it's likely you've also gained from this relationship. If you did not find some fulfillment in the relationship, you probably would have ended the relationship much sooner. Consider how this relationship has served you and why it no longer serves you. For example, you may have felt like you had a sense of purpose by taking care of someone who was an alcoholic or that had a major medical condition. You may love the feeling of "being needed" or being in control. People in codependent relationships tend to have a fear of abandonment. This can be one reason they choose a helping role in a relationship: taking care of someone and having someone depend on them means this person won't likely abandon them. If you have a fear of people leaving you, see a therapist. Therapy can help you work through feelings of abandonment, explore ways to care for yourself, and trust others. Often, abandonment issues start in childhood or with a traumatic event. It's beneficial to work through these issues in order to help you free yourself from the fear of abandonment. Chances are, you find at least part of your self-worth in caretaking. Instead of relying on helping others to validate you, learn to validate yourself without needing others to validate you. You may feel as if you need others to tell you how important you are, but you can do this on your own. As you think about ending the codependent relationship, reflect on where you derive your sense of self-worth. How do you perceive yourself? What are your own thoughts about who you are and what you deserve? Do other people seem more able to attain success or happiness than you? You may be so caught up in meeting someone else's needs that you neglect your own needs. While it may feel like the person depends on you, recognize what is within your own responsibility. It's likely that by devoting your time, attention, and resources on this person, you've neglected taking care of yourself. You may feel like you have no idea who you are outside of taking care of this person, or that your full identity is taking care of someone. Start to regain a sense of what your own needs are. For instance, do you need alone time to recharge after a stressful day? What do you do to cope with stress? Have you neglected your nutritional or exercise needs? What about sleep?
A: Think about what the relationship fulfilled for you. Work through feelings of abandonment. Validate your own self-worth. Meet your own needs.

Article: Ponchos can be nearly any size - they can range from waist-length or higher to floor-length. However, most ponchos should hang down to about wrist-level when your hands are at your sides (and slightly lower on the front and back of your body). To determine if a given piece of fabric is the right size for use as a poncho, drape the blanket or fabric over your head - it will hang about a head-length above where it will as a finished poncho. Most adults will need a piece of fabric about the dimensions of a normal couch throw, while children will obviously need smaller pieces of fabric. Err on the side of using too much fabric, rather than too little. It's easier to trim a poncho to make it shorter than to sew extra fabric on to make it longer. When it comes to making your poncho more functional or eye-catching, you have a variety of options! Just a few are listed below:. Add pockets. Sew small, flat pieces of fabric to the front or sides of your poncho, leaving the top edge open so that you can stick your hands in. These pieces of fabric can be any shape you like - try squares, half-circles, and hearts! Add a pattern to the edges. Try cutting a repeating pattern along the edge of the poncho for a killer "wild west" look! You have many choices here - for instance, a simple zig-zag may suit your purposes, or you may want to create a fringe by cutting thin strips into the edges.
Question: What is a summary of what this article is about?
Grab a blanket or square-shaped piece of fabric of suitable size. Optionally, add flair!

Problem: Article: Don't brush your curls because that will create frizz. If your hair is tangled, you can go through it gently with a wide toothed comb. It might also be a good idea to have both of your hair ties on your wrist, ready to go. With a wide tooth comb pull little strands of hair out of the bun. You can also just play with it until some hair falls out. This will keep it together for the day.
Summary: Start with dry hair. Touch your bun up, if needed. Grab your hairspray and spray a generous amount of hairspray into your hair. Finished.

Q: Aim for something that is about 3 inches (7.62 centimeters). Remember, the image will shrink down to to 2/3 of its original size by the time you are done.You can use any sort of image you like, but simple outlines (like those from a coloring book) might be easier to work with. If the image is on your computer, you will need to print it out onto regular printer paper. You can resize the image using an image editing program or a photocopier. Use a fine grit sandpaper, and lightly buff the surface of the shrink film. This will help the paint stick better. It is not necessary for colored pencils or markers. Try to go over the lines as smoothly as you can. If the shrink plastic moves around too much, you can tape it down to the table. If you can't find shrink film, you can use any type of number 6 plastic. It is usually found on take-out containers. Look for the recycling symbol on the container. There should be a number inside of it. If it is a 6, you can use it. Try to stick within the lines as much as possible. If you go over the lines, don't worry; you will be re-outlining the piece again. If you are using acrylic paints, be sure to thin them down first using a little bit of water. This will give you a smoother finish. It will also prevent the paint from clumping up after you back it. If you colored your design using markers or paint, wait for everything to dry first, or it will smear. You can use a pair of scissors or a craft knife to do this. Make sure that you cut right along the outline; try not to leave any white edges. If your package does not have any instructions, bake the shapes at 350F (176.6C) in a pre-heated oven until the pieces lay flat. This can take anywhere between 5 minutes and 35 minutes. Don't worry if the pieces start to warp and curl while baking. They will eventually flatten back out. If you are using number 6 plastic, bake the pieces at 350F (176.6C) for about 3 minutes. If you want, you can bend them while they are still warm to give then an interesting shape. You can use a spray-on or brush-on sealer. You can even paint on a few layers of a decoupage glue. Apply 3 to 4 layers; let each layer dry before you add the next one. This will give your pin a nice finish. It will also seal your art work and keep it from chipping. Draw a line of hot glue across the back of the safety pin. Quickly flip the shape over, and press the safety pin onto the back. Try to center it as much as possible.
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Find a small, easily-traceable image that you like. Consider sanding the shrink film if you plan on painting it. Place the shrink film on top of the image, and trace it using a permanent marker. Color your design. Go over the outlines with a permanent marker. Cut the shapes out. Bake the shapes on a parchment-lined baking sheet according to the instructions on the package. Take the pieces out of the oven, and let them cool. Seal the colored designs. Glue a flat backed safety pin onto the back of the shape. Finished.