Friendship Isn’t Always Forever: Boundaries, Belonging & Honest Storytelling

Friendships change—through moves, marriage, parenthood, and personal growth. In this episode of It’s Both, host Nikki P and guest LaKreasha Scharcklet share authentic conversations about the emotional complexity of adult friendship: how grief and joy can coexist, and how to set boundaries with compassion when connection feels hard.

They explore the messy middle of letting go and holding on—what it means to hold multiple truths, practice self-compassion, and build emotional resilience together. If you’re navigating distance, feeling stuck, or rebuilding after a shift, this episode offers language, small rituals, and companionship for navigating life’s gray areas—without toxic positivity.

You’ll hear: how friendships evolve across life stages, ways to protect safety and communication, and practices that rebuild trust and belonging. Because life isn’t either/or—it’s both.

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