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[quote=Anonymous]OP - i actually understand.

I hate making phone calls  or talking to people in general, and never know what to say. (I am so much better in a text or email.) And it seems the longer I put it off, that's just another reason to not want to call - to explain why I put it off and then to say what I didn't know how to say initially. I am this way in so many situations - when something tragic happens, when someone . I

Years ago, my lovely SIL had a late miscarriage and when her husband (DH brother) let us know, we offered our sympathies; but I kept putting it off calling her because I didn't know what to say. I was talking to a friend a couple of weeks later and she said I should def reach out , and that it would be more awkward when I finally see her and not have ever called.... So I did. I just said "hello... I'm sorry" and my SIL took over the conversation. She expressed that she was waiting for me to call :(  And then she just poured out the details of what happened and how she felt. I just listened, and then told her i was there if she needed to talk.

You've gotten great advice here. Just want you to know that I understand anxiety over these situations.[/quote]

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