Our friend group is planning a birthday party for someone whose mom just died and we're all disagreeing about whether to acknowledge the loss or try to create a 'normal' celebration. Half of us think mentioning it will ruin the day and half think ignoring it will feel worse, and we're stuck.
More people experience this than they realize.
Communities of care often fracture over different philosophies of how to honor both joy and sorrow simultaneously.
“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.