Ep #110 - Letting Go of Friendships that No Longer Fit - Pt. 3 - "Letting Go When the Heart Wants to Hold On"

"Not all friendships are meant to last forever. Some are meant for a season, a reason, but not for life." Christine Gale

This episode of the Girl Out of Order podcast is one that comes straight from my heart to yours. In Episode 3 of our "Letting Go When the Heart Wants to Hold On" series, we're diving into a topic that many women avoid, yet nearly all of us face: letting go of friendships that have simply run their course. These are the losses that rarely come with closure, but often carry deep emotional weight. This conversation is about honoring your evolution, protecting your peace, and embracing the brave act of choosing yourself.

Whether it's a decades-long friendship or a bond that once felt like soul-sisterhood, there comes a time when we have to assess if a relationship still aligns with who we are and where we're headed. I share raw, real stories from my own life, including a powerful reunion after a painful friendship break, and invite you into a space of courageous self-reflection. If you’ve ever felt torn between nostalgia and necessity, this one's for you.

Next week, we’ll wrap up this powerful series with an episode that will challenge you deeply—we’re letting go of our old stories. Until then, keep being the girl out of order the world needs. Love you, sister.

Timeline Summary:

[2:19] - Unpacking the unspoken grief of fading friendships

[4:44] - A neighborhood party sparks honest reflections on female friendship

[7:08] - The power and pain of women's friendships across generations

[9:20] - A personal story of friendship fracture, alignment, and awakening

[13:41] - Are you clinging to who you were, not who you are now?

[17:03] - When a friendship dims your light, it might be time to let go

[18:15] - Grieving the loss of a friendship with grace and honesty

[22:26] - Three steps to evaluate and release relationships that no longer serve you

If this episode touched your heart, please follow, rate, and share it with another parent walking this bittersweet path. Let’s remind each other — letting go is not the end, it’s a new beginning.

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