23| Feeling Isolated in Your Grief? What Pixar’s Lilo & Stitch Teaches Us About Loss and Belonging

Feeling Like an Outsider in Your Grief? What Pixar’s Lilo & Stitch Can Teach Us About Loss, Faith, and Found Family

Have you ever felt like grief has made you an outsider—like people don’t know what to say, so they just keep their distance? Maybe you feel like the weight of your loss has changed you so much that even your closest friends don’t quite understand anymore. If so, you’re not alone.

In this episode, we’re drawing lessons from Lilo & Stitch, a movie that unexpectedly mirrors the realities of grief. Lilo, a young girl who lost her parents, struggles to connect with her peers and navigate life without the support she once had. Her sister, Nani, is thrown into adulthood too soon, trying to hold everything together while grieving herself. Their story reflects so many of our own experiences—feeling different, carrying unseen burdens, and wondering if we’ll ever feel whole again.

Through this conversation, we’ll explore how grief changes our relationships, why people may not always know how to respond, and how God meets us in our loneliness. You’ll walk away with a renewed perspective on grief, faith, and the found family God provides to walk with us through loss.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

• Why grief can make us feel isolated—and how to navigate that loneliness.
• How Lilo & Stitch highlights the struggles of grief, loss, and unexpected responsibilities.
• Three powerful lessons on faith, community, and living in alignment with our values after loss.

Key Takeaways:

• People may not always know what to say, but that doesn’t mean they don’t care. Instead of assuming silence means indifference, give grace and invite trusted friends into your healing journey.
• Holding onto our values keeps us anchored. When grief shakes everything, our faith and core beliefs can help us stay grounded.
• God provides found family in our grief. Even when we lose loved ones, He surrounds us with people who will walk with us through healing.

Let’s Connect:

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• Book a Call: https://bit.ly/bookacall3
• Join the Community: Faith-Based Grief Support for Women
• Follow on Instagram: @CoachKaitlynBuck
• Email Kaitlyn: info@KaitlynBuck.com

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