Our whole family keeps telling my cousin she's 'so strong' for how she's handling her husband's death, and I can see it's actually making her feel like she can't show how much she's struggling. We all mean it as a compliment but I think we're accidentally trapping her in a role that's making her lonelier.
More people experience this than they realize.
Well-intentioned admiration can become another weight to carry when someone is already struggling to simply exist through loss.
“Where Are You with What not to say to a grieving person?”
Peri can explain why this happens, help you decide if this is the right situation for you, and point toward the right journey or coach.
If this sounds familiar, the Library can help you find the bigger picture.