Jeanne Covey came on "My 600-Lb Life" while she was living in Big Sandy, Texas in a home with several dogs, per Distractify. She weighed more than 600 pounds and shared that in her childhood, she often stole food and got more food than she needed from her grandmother, per The Cinemaholic. She was later sexually assaulted by her mother's then-boyfriend, and food became Covey's coping mechanism. Her mother tried to intervene when it become a problem, but nothing seemed to help.

When Covey began her journey on the TLC show, she required constant help from her mother, Barbara, who was herself ill, and her father, who had been diagnosed with schizophrenia. Her father fell out of touch while she was on her weight loss journey for "My 600-Lb Life." Covey's mother, Barbara, fell ill during the process and they were at a Houston hospital and couldn't connect with her father. Covey requested a welfare call from the police and they found out that her father had died at home, per Distractify. In light of the combined stress, Covey decided to quit the program after losing 32 pounds. "I talked to my mom, and we both decided we're not going back to Houston," Covey said (via The Cinemaholic). "With my dad gone, we can't leave the dogs alone, and I can't go by myself." Covey said she wasn't in a place to continue. 

If you or anyone you know has been a victim of sexual assault, help is available. Visit the Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network website or contact RAINN's National Helpline at 1-800-656-HOPE (4673).

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