In this heartfelt episode of Speaking with Gravity, hosts Joshua Williams, Hannah Jones, and Terance Dawkins explore what it really means to love, support, and set boundaries within families. 💞

From the “burden of being the strong one” to finding balance between helping others and protecting your own peace, this conversation dives deep into the paradox of family love — how it can both uplift and overwhelm.

The hosts share personal stories about healing, generational love, emotional boundaries, and communication, reminding us that being strong doesn’t mean being silent, and love doesn’t always mean sacrifice.

If you’ve ever felt torn between caring for your loved ones and caring for yourself — this episode is for you.

🕒 Episode Chapters

00:00 – Welcome & Introductions
Joshua, Hannah, and Terance kick off Episode 97 and introduce the theme: Love, Strength, and Burdens in Families.

01:19 – What the People Want to Know
The hosts debate: Does love always mean carrying each other’s burdens, or can love look like setting boundaries instead?

06:41 – The Support-Stress Paradox
Hannah shares insights from a Journal of Marriage and Family study revealing how support and stress often come hand in hand in family relationships.

09:26 – Boundaries and Emotional Health
The team discusses setting healthy boundaries — from saying “no” to understanding that someone else’s emergency doesn’t have to be yours.

11:31 – Healing and Saying No Without Guilt
Hannah opens up about becoming a “yes woman” and the journey toward emotional boundaries and personal healing.

13:43 – The Burden of Strength
Terance and Joshua reflect on always “holding it together” and learning to audit their emotional energy before burnout hits.

19:51 – Marriage, Priorities & Family Roles
Hannah and Joshua share how marriage reshapes emotional priorities and how communication transforms family expectations.

24:37 – The Cost of Carrying Others’ Burdens
The hosts unpack the emotional and clinical toll — stress, anxiety, burnout — that comes from taking on everyone else’s struggles.

26:30 – Two-Way Boundaries & Communication
They remind listeners that being the strong one also means not dumping emotional weight on others.

28:37 – Takeaways: Internal Audits & Self-Awareness
Practical advice for maintaining emotional health through self-awareness, communication, and regular check-ins.

31:19 – Closing & Counseling Resources
Final reflections, gratitude to the audience, and a reminder to seek professional help when needed through Gravity Counseling Group.

💬 Call to Action

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