In this episode, Lori shares a personal part of her own boundary journey and reflects on insights she gained while reading I Choose Me by Jennie Garth. She explores the difference between codependence and healthy interdependence, explains the concept of self-abandonment through a biblical lens, and unpacks what Galatians 6 teaches about carrying one another's burdens without taking responsibility for someone else's life.

If you've ever struggled with people-pleasing, trying to fix others, or feeling responsible for everyone else's happiness, this episode offers hope and practical encouragement to help you become deeply rooted in Christ while loving others without losing yourself.

• My personal journey with codependency and people-pleasing
• The difference between codependence and healthy interdependence
• The powerful illustration of tangled vines versus healthy trees
• What self-abandonment looks like in everyday life
• How these same patterns can show up in motherhood
• The biblical difference between carrying someone's burden and carrying someone's load
• Why healthy boundaries allow us to love people without losing ourselves
• Three questions to help identify unhealthy responsibility

1. Where in my life have I confused loving someone with carrying responsibilities that belong to them?
2. Have I slowly abandoned my own relationship with God, health, or calling while trying to take care of everyone else?
3. This week, what burden do I need to hand back to God instead of continuing to carry it myself?

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EP 31: Why Boundaries Are the Missing Piece of Organization

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Amazon.com: I Choose Me: Chasing Joy, Finding Purpose & Embracing Reinvention (Audible Audio Edition): Jennie Garth, Jennie Garth, Harlequin Audio: Audible Books & Originals

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