May 12, 2025

35| Grieving Differently? Setting Boundaries with Family Who Don’t Get It

10 minutes

Grieving Differently? Setting Boundaries with Family Who Don’t Get It

Summary of the Episode

Ever feel like you’re grieving in a room full of people who just don’t get it—especially your family? In this heartfelt episode, Kaitlyn shares how to navigate the emotional tension that comes when your grief journey doesn’t match those around you. If you’ve been misunderstood, pressured to “move on,” or made to feel weak for your pain, this conversation will meet you right where you are.

This episode (Part 3 in our Boundaries Series) offers powerful biblical truth, a practical communication framework, and soul-deep encouragement to help you protect your peace—without guilt. You’ll learn how to set boundaries with love, stand firm in your healing, and remember that even when others don’t understand, God does.

What You’ll Learn

Why your unique grief process is valid, even if your family doesn’t understand

How to use a loving 4-step framework to communicate boundaries with clarity and grace

What Scripture says about protecting your heart and honoring God in hard conversations

Why you are not responsible for others’ emotional reactions to your boundaries

Key Takeaways

You don’t need to explain or defend your grief to be worthy of love and support

Clear, loving boundaries are biblical—and essential for emotional healing

You can choose peace, even when family dynamics are complicated

Your voice matters. And your healing deserves to be honored

➡️ If this episode spoke to you, send it to a friend who’s grieving and navigating difficult family relationships. You don’t have to do this alone.

🎧 Missed the beginning of the series? Start with Episode 33 for the full journey through grief, faith, and boundary-setting.

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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