April 30, 2025

32| Feeling Alone in Grief? How to Navigate Friendships While Processing Grief

10 minutes

Feeling Alone in Grief? How to Navigate Friendships While Processing Grief

Losing a parent is already one of the hardest experiences to navigate—but what happens when your friendships start to feel distant or even strained in the process? Grief has a way of reshaping relationships, and it can leave you feeling abandoned, frustrated, or completely alone.

In this episode, we talk about how to navigate friendships while grieving—how to extend grace when people don’t understand, set healthy boundaries to protect your heart, and find the right community for this season. If you’ve ever felt like your friends just don’t get it, this conversation is for you.

You don’t have to go through this alone—let’s talk about how to walk through grief without losing the relationships that matter most.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

Why grief changes friendships—and what to do about it

How to extend grace to friends who don’t understand your pain

Practical ways to set boundaries and protect your heart

Where to find the right support system for this season of grief

Key Takeaways:

Your friends may not know how to support you. Instead of assuming they don’t care, communicate what you need.

Guard your heart from harmful words. Well-meaning people may say hurtful things, and it’s okay to set boundaries.

You don’t have to grieve alone. Finding a supportive community is essential for healing.

If this episode spoke to you, I’d love to hear your thoughts! Join the Faith-Based Grief Support for Women Facebook group for encouragement and connection. And if this episode blessed you, share it with a friend who might need it, too. You are not alone in this journey.

Let’s Connect:

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Join the Community: Faith-Based Grief Support for Women

Online Therapy: https://onlinetherapy.go2cloud.org/aff_c?offer_id=2&aff_id=5198

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Email Kaitlyn: [email protected]

Remember: You’re not alone in your grief or your faith journey. God sees you, loves you, and wants to walk with you every step of the way.

❤️ Kaitlyn

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By Kaitlyn Buck - Certified Christian Life Coach, Kingdom Grief Mentor, Christian Grief Coach, Spiritual Growth Mentor, Christian Mindset Coach, Christian Mental Health Coach