# 216. When Your Child’s Rebellion Is Really Grief: Blended Families with Pastor Inés Franklin

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Published: 2026-04-16T06:00:15+00:00
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Pastor Inés Franklin joins Pamela to talk about the hidden grief many children carry when families change because of divorce, remarriage, or other transitions. They discuss how unresolved loss can look like rebellion, why spiritual pressure often backfires, and how parents can disciple their children through empathy instead of control. HELPFUL LINKS: Ines' Website here Ines' book, Blended and Blessed here Free Guide: Journaling Through Transitional Grief here Apply for Coaching with certified Empty Nest Coach, Pamela here Take the free 2-minute Quiz here Review + Rate podcast here Follow Pamela on Instagram here Follow Pamela on Facebook here Pamela's website with free resources here

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