My best friend lost her baby six months ago and I keep catching myself about to say things like 'everything happens for a reason' even though I know better. We've been close for fifteen years but now every conversation feels like I'm walking through a minefield and I'm terrified of saying something that will damage what we have.
More people experience this than they realize.
Grief exposes the inadequacy of our usual comforts, leaving even intimate friendships feeling fragile and uncertain.
“Where Are You with What not to say to a grieving person?”
If this sounds familiar, the Library can help you find the bigger picture.