Caught up in someone else’s grief.

Grief can be unpredictable. And often evokes anger.

If you get caught up in someone’s grief, you may become the focus of their anger.

Be aware if that if you try to help someone. Just listening is the best approach. You may have to absorb their pain

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Jayciedubb · 56-60, M

Guilty here. My wife died last week without us ever working out any of our issues. I've been trying to explain that to some people who said they were there for me. I kind of got mad when they automatically took her side without even understanding the point.

Of course I'm sad. Of course I miss her. You don't live with someone for 31 years and not be sad or miss them when they go. But just because they're gone doesn't mean they've never done anything wrong.

The gist of this post is spot on. It's too bad people dont understand this