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[quote=Anonymous]I’ve honestly never had this happen. I say: My brother died unexpectedly when he was 25. And I look at them. Then they say they’re sorry to hear that. I wait a beat, and then change the subject for them. I’m also capable of saying things like: “I’d rather not discuss something so personal, but (change to chipper voice) if YOU would like to discuss some of the painful losses in YOUR life, we can do that now!” Obviously, I handled this differently closer to the time of his death. Now, my first assumption is that people innocently ask what’s intended to be a well-meaning question. I pause and try to politely give them an out. Everyone, so far, has accepted the subject change. I’m sorry for your loss, OP. [/quote]
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