TP as Consolation

[Anonymous]

He was trying to be considerate. Everyone needs TP and no one wants to go to the grocery store or Costco when they’re grieving. I’d probably chuckle about it a little but it’s honestly a nice gesture.

[Anonymous]

I wonder if she said something about needing essentials. you weren't there. the neighbor doesn't seem upset about the gesture (and if she is, one day it will be something to laugh about). Leave it alone.

[Anonymous]

Your husband is a little odd socially but I like him a lot. I would much rather have TP than flowers or food. He’s a good man and the thought is there. I would appreciate that and his practical sense.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I was away on travel and unavailable. Came home last Sunday and did HH with next door neighbor today. She told me my husband brought a 60 pack of TP to our 78 yo neighbor whose husband passed two days earlier. With a nice note.

Just leave it alone?

I'm sorry, but I can't stop laughing.

[Anonymous]

OK, I think this is actually really nice/helpful. Someone gave me a basket of stuff after a death that included scrub daddies and it kind of changed my life.

[Anonymous]

It’s better than the person who brought me champagne after one of my parents died. Like what am I celebrating?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Your husband is a little odd socially but I like him a lot. I would much rather have TP than flowers or food. He’s a good man and the thought is there. I would appreciate that and his practical sense.

This. And I have a story I consider more awkward.

My spouse had a coworker who had trouble getting pregnant, and unfortunately had a miscarriage. Her work friends bought her a lawn chair as a sympathy gift. My spouse did not know the backstory (was not part of the friend circle) but apparently the gift was well received. But we both found it really odd.

[Anonymous]

Death in the family is pretty shtty

[Anonymous]

[Anonymous]

I don't see the problem. It is a tangible reminder that life goes on.

Humans are just machines for turning food into crap. Her husband can no longer do that, but he is telling her "You, you still can."

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I was away on travel and unavailable. Came home last Sunday and did HH with next door neighbor today. She told me my husband brought a 60 pack of TP to our 78 yo neighbor whose husband passed two days earlier. With a nice note.

Just leave it alone?

Do you not know how to use actual words?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

I love you

[Anonymous]

Sounds like your hubby is a bit coo-coo or maybe it was an inside joke?