Jeri Bisbee
Jeri Bisbee, MA | Transformational Coach | Christian Entrepreneur | Behaviorist | DISC Certified
Learning to Do This God's Way - one woman's story of overcoming her own dysfunctional behaviors, stepping into her healthiest version!
Learning to Do This God's Way - one woman's story of overcoming her own dysfunctional behaviors, stepping into her healthiest version!
Learning to Do This God's Way - one woman's story of overcoming her own dysfunctional behaviors, stepping into her healthiest version!
Monday 14th July 2025
Listen to Vanessa's inspiring story of overcoming codependency, navigating family dynamics, and finding hope through faith and community support.
50 minutes
hopeful
challenging
informative
encouraging
reflective
About this podcast
Author:
Jeri Bisbee
Overview:
Categories:
Sobriety Success Stories
Family Recovery from Addiction
Creative Recovery Journeys
Navigating Challenges in Recovery
Empowering Recovery Journeys
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Episodes:
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Get the buttons here!Overcoming Codependency: Vanessa's Journey
Episode Overview
- Vanessa shares her journey of overcoming codependency.
- The impact of growing up with an alcoholic father.
- Finding support through Al-Anon and community resources.
- The importance of asking for help and accepting support.
- Navigating relationships and personal growth through faith.
That girl learning to stay on my side of the street or being able to detach with love, like just some of the things like your nasty, horrible, ugly, very bad day doesn't have to become mine.
In this compelling episode of This is Your Wake-Up Call, host Jeri Bisbee introduces us to Vanessa, a woman who has faced the challenges of codependency and emerged stronger and more hopeful. Vanessa's journey begins with her 'ideal' childhood, overshadowed by her father's alcoholism. Vanessa's father's high-functioning nature allowed the family to maintain a semblance of normalcy, but as she grew older, the cracks in the facade became apparent. Vanessa's story is one of resilience and self-discovery.
She shares how dating apps fueled her codependency during her high school and college years, leading to difficult relationships. However, Vanessa found solace and support in Al-Anon meetings, where she learned valuable lessons about self-worth and the importance of staying on her side of the street. A pivotal moment in Vanessa's journey came in 2019 when she embraced a faith-based perspective on relationships and love, leading to her baptism.
This spiritual awakening helped her redefine her priorities and approach difficult situations with grace and understanding. Throughout the episode, Vanessa emphasizes the importance of accepting help and actively seeking support from loved ones. She acknowledges that learning to ask for help is a significant challenge but ultimately a rewarding experience. Vanessa's involvement with a rehab ministry board further demonstrates her commitment to giving back to the community and helping others find healing.
Vanessa's journey is a testament to the power of faith, community, and personal growth. Her story inspires listeners to confront their own challenges, seek support, and embrace the possibility of healing and hope.