My brother and I have lost three close family members in the past two years and we keep trying to be there for each other but we grieve so differently that sometimes being together just reminds us of everyone who's gone. We both feel guilty for needing space from the only person who really understands what we've been through.
More people experience this than they realize.
The very person who shares your deepest understanding of accumulated loss can become a painful reminder of everything you've endured together.
“Where Are You with Cumulative grief — multiple losses?”
If this sounds familiar, the Library can help you find the bigger picture.