My roommate's girlfriend died in an accident and our whole household has been walking on eggshells around him for months. None of us know what's okay to say anymore and the silence is getting so heavy that I think it's making everything worse for everyone.
More people experience this than they realize.
The fear of causing additional pain can create an atmosphere so careful it becomes its own kind of suffering.
“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.