Losing friends, grieving in silence
Friendship Breakups Hurt Like Romance
Friendship loss is one of the most under‑acknowledged forms of grief. Many women experience deep heartbreak when a close friendship ends, fades, or fundamentally changes, yet feel silly or dramatic for hurting “that much” over someone who wasn’t a romantic partner. As a result, they often process these breakups in isolation, without language, ritual, or support. In this episode, Dr. Mason normalizes the weight of friendship grief and explains why it can be just as devastating as the end of a romantic relationship. She offers a framework for honoring what…
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