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I know since my Dad died I have not been the same person. I have withdrawn, cant seem to find any happiness and cant stand to be around people who have everything going for them. I feel like I have nothing in common with my friends so I really limit my social activities. Now some of my friends are getting upset with me because I am ignoring them and not returning phone calls. Of course none of them know what I've been going through on a daily basis. Should I even bother trying to explain myself or should I just do what I need to do? Are these real friends or is it me?
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when someone we love so much passes away, it seems like we lose apart of us, too. It does get frustrating that none of your friends understand. I think going to a grief support group could help you finding other people who understand, and I bet they feel the same way with their friends. I think it is important to try to explain yourself, but if they are your friends, they probably know what has happened, so they should not need an explanation. My friends do not understand either, and I soemtimes I feel like I am putting on a mask and acting like I'm fine. I think that explaining yourself you are giving yourself reassurance to what you need to do. You sound like a strong person who cares alot about your friends, but remember real friends will stay with your no matter what. Friends are a shoulder to cry on and are there to listen. I dont think your friends will be mad at you when you try to explain yourself. If they do get mad at you...you probably might need some new friends.
I think that friends who have never lost a parent really don't know what you are going through. They are trying, to the best of their ability, to reach out to us to let us know that they care. That is why they are calling you - because they care.
I think that you should be a friend back to them and try to let them know what you are going through. That's what friends do - they reciprocate in times of need.
Always here if you need me.
Karen