Lindsie Chrisley speaks out about 'chosen family' amid ongoing estrangement from sister Savannah and jailed parents Todd and Julie

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Lindsie Chrisley has made a subtle dig at her estranged sister, Savannah, and parents Todd and Julie while talking about 'chosen family.'

The 34-year-old - who has been at the center of a family feud while her parents remain behind bars for tax evasion - revealed that she had been prioritizing 'the relationships that add value' in her life. 

Lindsie got candid in a new episode of podcast entitled, Southern Tea, as she lifted the lid on the key thing she had learned as she had aged. 

The eldest daughter of the TV stars-turned-felons has been entangled in a public dispute with Savannah, who has been fighting to free her mother and father. 

Amid the sister's fiery quarrel, Lindsie revealed that she had been protecting her peace and nurturing relationships with her friends. 

Lindsie Chrisley (seen in 2016) has made a subtle dig at her estranged sister, Savannah, and parents Todd and Julie while talking about 'chosen family'

The 34-year-old has been at the center of a family feud as her parents, Todd and Julie Chrisley, remain behind bars for tax evasion (the family seen in 2016)

She explained that 'you choose your family' before diving into her current situation. 

The 34-year-old said: 'You don't necessarily prioritize the people that God gave you, but you prioritize the relationships that add value to your life. 

'And someone who you choose as family might not be blood related, but you consider them more family than your own family.' 

She then shifted the conversation to discuss who would take care of her 12-year-old son, Jackson, who she shares with ex-husband, Will. 

Lindsie explained that her parents were definitely not an option and that her grandparents were 'too old.' 

'I definitely think in this situation, the mother has thought way more in-depth on this situation and thought about all factors in life,' she said. 

'And the dad maybe has more surfacely (sic) thought about this and just prioritize his family because they are blood over someone who could possibly be a better candidate.

'And as I was reading this, I was like, "oh, dear god." Like, "what would I do if something, God forbid, happened to Will and I at the same time?" And obviously, my parents aren't a choice. My mom is not a choice. My grandparents are too old to do it.' 

And although her ex's parents are in their 60s, Lindsie noted that she would rather they take care of her son in the event of a catastrophe because Jackson already had a relationship with them. 

Lindsie (seen in 2019) got candid in a new episode of podcast entitled, Southern Tea , as she lifted the lid on the key thing she had learned as she had aged

Her comments about family come just one month after Savannah (seen in 2023) and Lindsie confirmed their ongoing feud

The 34-year-old added: 'But I think Will's brother and my ex sister-in-law, because they also have children that are younger than Jackson, but also know him very well, and they're in the thick of parenting.' 

Her comments about family come just one month after Savannah and Lindsie confirmed their feud was ongoing. 

On her podcast, Lindsie shared that her younger sister, 26, had instructed her not to attend her parent's appeal hearing. 

'I was not in attendance,' Lindsie said. 

'I know a lot of people were saying from the footage that they saw from the courthouse that they did not see me there and that's because I was not there. 

'I do feel that it was in the best interest for me and everyone else. My sister privately let the message get to us that she did not want us present at the hearing.

Savannah, 26, admitted during a Q&A on her Instagram Story that she asked her sister to stay away in a message through their grandmother, Nanny Faye Chrisley (the family seen in 2016)

'And it was shared with me that if we were there, there would be issues and that we would be asked to leave.'

Lindsie said: 'It's mind-blowing to me, the control and manipulation. It very much alarms me and I'm just going to leave it at that.'

Savannah, 26, admitted during an Ask Me Anything session on her Instagram Story that she asked her sister to stay away in a message through their grandmother, Nanny Faye Chrisley.

'I most certainly told her privately to not attend,' she said.

'I told her that she was not wanted, that my dad did not want her there and that he didn't care to have a relationship with her.

'So, I said all of these things. I am more than happy that I said them and it's my parents' appeal. They have the right to say who they want there and who they don't.'

Savannah also touched on Lindsie's alleged 'involvement with the government' to build a case against their parents.

The Masked Singer alum noted that she hates 'to even discuss this but the record has to be set straight.'

Savannah also touched on Lindsie's alleged 'involvement with the government' to build a case against their parents

Todd is serving a 10-year stay, while Julie is serving five years, both previously having two years cut from their concurrent sentences

Lindsie's attorney previously denied the allegations to People in 2019, explaining that she 'has been a constant target of lies, harassment and threats from her family and as a result, has been distancing herself from the Chrisley family since 2017.'

In 2022, Todd, 55, and Julie, 51, were sentenced to prison on federal charges of bank fraud and tax evasion.

Lindsie responded to the conviction, 'The verdict is not what I had hoped or prayed for, and I am deeply saddened for myself, my son and my family as a whole.

'Please pray for us during this difficult time and know that I will be back when the time is right. Thank you for your continued love and support.'

Todd is serving a 10-year stay, while Julie is serving five years, both previously having two years cut from their concurrent sentences.

During their sentence, Savannah is raising brother Grayson, 17, and 11-year-old niece Chloe, while filming a new reality show with the kids, 27-year-old brother Chase Chrisley, and Nanny Faye.