Grief is hard to live with. But another layer of difficulty is added when others — whether friends or family — won’t talk about the loss.

Maybe they change the subject each time you bring it up.

Maybe they shame you by telling you you’re “too depressing” or you’re “living in the past.”

Maybe they grew up in a culture that doesn’t discuss death, dying, or feelings.

So many grieving people find themselves processing loss in isolation—not because they want to, but because ...