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When you avoid grief conversations with family members

My mom wants to video chat every day since dad died but seeing her grief makes me so uncomfortable I keep making excuses.

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More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

The instinct to protect oneself from others' pain can create isolation precisely when shared presence could heal.

Worth thinking about

“Where Are You with Time in relationships — the gift of presence?”

If this sounds familiar, the Library can help you find the bigger picture.