I stood beside another family today while they said goodbye, steady as always, the calm one in the room. I've done this for thousands of families, and I've gotten so used to being near death that my own life feels muffled, like I'm watching it through glass. My daughter asked why I never seem excited about anything anymore, and I didn't have an answer.
More people experience this than they realize.
Years of being close to grief have made it hard to feel your own life fully.
If this sounds familiar, the Library can help you find the bigger picture.