Have you ever loved someone so much that you lost yourself trying to make them happy? Maybe it started out as care, concern, or even love—but somewhere along the way, it turned into control, anxiety, and guilt. That’s what codependency does—it sneaks in dressed like compassion, but underneath, it’s fear wearing a disguise.
In this episode, Jeri shares a heartfelt (and hilarious) story about “the lunch meat text” — a moment that opened her eyes to how easily love can turn into over-helping. Through warmth and humor, she unpacks how codependency often begins in childhood and quietly follows us into adulthood, shaping how we love, serve, and show up for others.
You’ll laugh, maybe tear up, and hopefully breathe a little easier as Jeri reminds you:
You can love deeply without losing yourself.
You can care without carrying.
And you can trust that even when you’re not holding everything together—God still is.
In this episode:
Thanks for being here on Wellness Within Her. Remember, this chapter matters, your story matters, and the wellness God placed within you is enough. If you’d like to explore personal growth, healing, and purpose with me one on one, you can connect with me at lakeshorelifecoach.com. Behind every smile is a woman carrying a weight she shouldn’t have to bear—let’s speak honestly, share vulnerably, and lift that weight together.
