My two closest friends and I used to hang out all the time but in the past year one of them has been dealing with depression and pulling back from social things, and the other one has been getting frustrated with the cancelled plans, and I feel caught in the middle trying to hold space for both of their needs.
More people experience this than they realize.
Care and frustration can coexist in ways that fracture the very bonds we're trying to protect.
“Where Are You with Continuing bonds — ongoing relationship with the deceased?”
If this sounds familiar, the Library can help you find the bigger picture.