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When someone doesn't tell you about their loss until it's over

My close friend didn't tell me her father died until after the funeral, and I'm hurt but don't want to make her grief about me.

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More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

Grief can create unexpected distance in close relationships when shame or overwhelm prevents reaching out.

Ideas that help explain it
Worth thinking about

“Where Are You with How to support someone who is grieving?”

If this sounds familiar, the Library can help you find the bigger picture.