Losing Yourself in Them Actually Erodes Real Connection

This doesn’t look the same for everyone

Here are 4 common ways that this shows up & resources to help whichever feels more familiar to you right now:

You feel like everything depends on you…

You keep things moving and show up for your people, often carrying more than anyone realizes.

Sometimes it feels like:

  • You’re stretched thin most of the time
  • It’s hard to slow down without feeling guilty
  • Even when you get help, you still feel the weight of everything

You love caring for your people—but it’s starting to feel like more than you can carry

You’re a little lost & unsure of who you are…

Life is steady. Your relationships are fine. And by all accounts, you have a good life.

But it can also feel like:

  • Something is missing, even if you can’t quite name it
  • You’re just going through the motions
  • It’s hard to know what you want for yourself

Nothing is wrong…you just don’t feel as connected, alive, or purposeful as you’d like

You’re always the one to keep the peace

You work hard to keep your relationships connected, peaceful, and running smoothly.

But over time you notice:

  • Your needs get pushed to the side
  • You’re often the one sacrificing or smoothing things over
  • You sometimes feel unappreciated

You want close, meaningful connection and to feel seen, appreciated, and valued for who you are

You kind of wonder if you actually measure up…

You’re not always sure you’re enough and your mind sometimes likes to overthink all the things.

Often this looks like:

  • Replaying conversations after they end
  • Anxiety in social settings
  • Self-doubt
  • Feeling like others are judging you

You’d love a sense of confidence and to stop worrying about what everyone else thinks


Not sure which is most you?