When Grief and Friendship Collide
Grief is an incredibly lonely experience. Even when you’re surrounded by love and support, there’s a part of it that you go through entirely on your own. Still, having a support system during that time matters more than words can explain. Without it, the emptiness of grief becomes even heavier. I’ve been lucky in many ways. I’ve had friends and family walk beside me during some of my darkest moments, and for that, I am endlessly grateful. One person, in particular, was a great support. She was more than a best friend she was my soul sister. There wasn’t anything I wouldn’t have done for her. She loved me, but more than that, she loved my brother and through her love for him, I felt closer to him. It was a connection that comforted me, a way of keeping him alive through shared memories and unspoken understanding. In losing him, I found her a gift I thought would remain constant in my life. But sometimes life has a way of changing your plans without asking permission. Losing a f...