I never thanked my neighbor for shoveling my driveway all winter after my husband died because accepting help felt like admitting how broken I was.
More people experience this than they realize.
The rawness of loss can make gestures of care feel like confirmation of our helplessness rather than expressions of community support.
“Where Are You with Grief and regret — what we wish we'd said?”
If this sounds familiar, the Library can help you find the bigger picture.