My sister and I both started volunteering at different nonprofits after losing Mom, and we keep talking about how meaningful it feels, but I think we're also avoiding talking about how we can't seem to find meaning in spending time with each other anymore.
More people experience this than they realize.
You're discovering that meaning-making after loss can paradoxically drive people apart when each person's new purpose doesn't include the other.
“Where Are You with New meaning after loss — Frankl applied to grief?”
If this sounds familiar, the Library can help you find the bigger picture.