My closest friend and I are both dealing with serious health scares for the first time and we keep trying to be strong for each other instead of admitting how terrified we are, which means neither of us is getting the support we actually need.
More people experience this than they realize.
Two people are performing strength to protect each other from their mutual fear, creating a dynamic that increases rather than shares the burden.
“Where Are You with Aging & Senior Life?”
If this sounds familiar, the Library can help you find the bigger picture.