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When Friendships End & God Doesn't


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Hey friend! Welcome back to InsidHer, and this episode is one that is close to my heart.

Today we are talking about friendship breakups. And I want to start by saying something that I don't think gets said enough. Friendship loss is real grief. There is no ritual for it. No playlist. No clear language for what it feels like when someone who knew your inside jokes, your family drama, and your 2am thoughts just isn't there anymore.

But what doesn't get named doesn't get healed. So today we are naming it.

In this episode I share a conversation my mother had with me as a little girl that I have never forgotten. I talk about the quiet endings; the ones with no villain, no dramatic moment, just a slow recognition that your values and someone else's are pulling in different directions. And I talk about what Job 1:21 has to do with the people we love and lose.

Because when friendships end, God doesn't. He is the constant in every season, every chapter, every loss.

In this episode we talk about:

  • Why friendship breakups are one of the most underrated forms of grief
  • What my mother taught me about trusting peopleWhy friendships end and what you often can't see coming
  • What Job 1:21 has to say about the people God gives and takes
  • The prayer that has healed my heart more than any breakdown ever could

This episode is connected to the blog post, When Friendships End and God Doesn't, over at AbigailBadu.com. Head there after you listen to read, reflect, and go even deeper.

Journal prompt for this episode: Think about a friendship that has shifted or ended in your life. Without focusing on who was right or wrong, what did you actually lose in that relationship? What did that friendship teach you about yourself, about what you need, and about what you have to offer? And is there anything in that experience you haven't fully brought to God yet?

If this episode resonated with you please share it with someone who might need it. And follow along on Instagram at @insidherpodcast for the weekly conversation.

The people you've lost don't get to take your peace with them. And you are never ever walking through this alone. 🀍

Until next time, I'm Abigail, and this is InsidHer.

Note: I am not a therapist, counselor, or pastor. Everything shared on InsidHer comes from my own personal experience and faith journey and should not replace professional mental health or spiritual guidance. If you are carrying something heavy please reach out to a qualified professional for support.

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