Our friend group lost someone last year and we all handle anniversary dates differently and some people want to gather and remember while others need space and we can't find a rhythm that works for everyone. Every month something comes up that reminds us and we fragment.
More people experience this than they realize.
Different mourning rhythms within a group create ongoing tension between those who need togetherness and those who need solitude.
“Where Are You with Time and mortality — death as clarifying force?”
If this sounds familiar, the Library can help you find the bigger picture.