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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Does this happen to you often? Seems like an odd thing to ruminate about if its a one time thing.[/quote]

A truck ran into my spouse while he was out for a bike ride, and he died.  People don’t answer my emails or calls now.  Teachers are ignoring my kids.  It’s like we are evaporating.  How do I deal with it?  Why do people feel the need to say that’s odd?   Is it odd to want to be answered?  [/quote]

I’m sorry for your loss.

There are two things going on simultaneously. First, the tragedy is causing people to pause before engaging with you. It feels odd to them to respond with “normally” and they may assume that you have more support than you do.

The second is that you don’t have enough support and you want these interactions in order to help you regain a sense a control over your life.

The reality is most people are well-meaning, but also flaky, self-absorbed, and ignorant.

But there are ones that get it. Find one or two and lean on them. Find a therapist as well. Focus your energies where it’s reciprocated.

Again, I’m so sorry for your loss.

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