My friend group has split into two camps since our friend died suddenly last year — those of us who feel relieved she didn't suffer through a long illness like her mother did, and those who feel cheated that we didn't get to say goodbye or prepare. We used to be able to talk about anything, but now mentioning her name feels like stepping on a landmine.
More people experience this than they realize.
Divergent grief philosophies within a friend group have created an unspoken divide that threatens the shared love at its center.
“Where Are You with Sudden loss vs. expected loss?”
If this sounds familiar, the Library can help you find the bigger picture.