Why would someone use this phrase for comfort?

“Every dark cloud has a silver lining”

I had someone I knew me from high school say this to me after telling her about how a number of my family members had passed away over a period of several years. Is there a reason why people say this? How is this supposed to be comforting?

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SW-User Best Comment

There is a time and place for that phrase.
Death of family members is not one of them.
It is usually used in times of short setbacks that in hindsight are better for you.

sdave455 · 41-45, M

@SW-User I agree the use requires proper context. I think the woman who said that to me didn't care about me at all.

SW-User

@sdave455 Or maybe as @unlearn said, she might have blurted out things out of awkwardness.

sdave455 · 41-45, M

@SW-User most people just say something like they’re sorry to hear that which would have sufficed. There are lots of better responses she could have used as well. possible explanations for this phrase might include she just 1) enjoys being mean 2) is stupid or 3) doesn’t care. So I prefer to think it’s #3