Our friend group has someone who dominates every conversation and makes everything about themselves, but they're also going through a really hard time and we all care about them. We're getting exhausted by the dynamic but nobody wants to be the one to say something because it feels cruel when they're already struggling.
More people experience this than they realize.
Compassion can become a trap when it prevents the very honesty that might actually help everyone, including the person who is struggling.
“Where Are You with How long does grief last??”
If this sounds familiar, the Library can help you find the bigger picture.