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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Piper · 61-69, F

I am unsure of why anyone would say that in this circumstance. It's just as bad as someone saying "it was God's will" or "he/she is in a better place", as supposed [b]comfort[/b].