I had a sneaking suspicion you might need this. Forgive me for my lack of experience.
[Considering the surprise, or apparent befuddlement, her offer to listen to him in turn had elicited, she further suspects he may have gone somewhat too far -- that helping others as a way to fight back against and control the feelings of loss and pain had overshadowed the other, comprehensive ways one ought to deal with grief. She's very glad she hadn't ultimately agreed to be his patient, but rather his friend, for otherwise she'd never be able to fairly address all this.]
I think I may be starting to like them myself. They seem excellent at giving comfort.
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Date: 2024-06-12 03:40 pm (UTC)[Considering the surprise, or apparent befuddlement, her offer to listen to him in turn had elicited, she further suspects he may have gone somewhat too far -- that helping others as a way to fight back against and control the feelings of loss and pain had overshadowed the other, comprehensive ways one ought to deal with grief. She's very glad she hadn't ultimately agreed to be his patient, but rather his friend, for otherwise she'd never be able to fairly address all this.]
I think I may be starting to like them myself. They seem excellent at giving comfort.