Episode Details

Episode 111: Compassion — When Caring Costs You Yourself

Compassion is often celebrated, but many women have been taught a version of compassion that leads to exhaustion, overextension, and resentment.

In this episode, Coach Del explores the difference between healthy compassion and self-abandonment, why boundaries are essential, and how we can care deeply without carrying responsibilities that don't belong to us.

In this episode:

• Why many women over-give, over-tolerate, and over-excuse
• The difference between compassion and enabling
• How resentment often signals missing boundaries
• Understanding someone's pain without participating in your own
• Why boundaries protect compassion
• Moving from rescuing to relating
• Caring for others without losing yourself

Journal Prompt

Where in my life am I confusing compassion with self-sacrifice?

What boundary might help me remain compassionate without abandoning myself?

Scripture Reflection

Jesus modeled compassion rooted in wisdom, purpose, and truth—not endless self-abandonment.

Resources & Next Steps

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