Editorial
Dear Esther: Loss of a Close Friend
This article was originally published in The Jewish Observer.
October 31, 2022
Dear Esther,
A dear friend of mine died tragically a few years ago and I am having a hard time getting past it. While most days I manage just fine, there are moments when I unexpectedly feel tearful when I think of her. I see that mutual friends appear to have moved on and I can’t help but feel angry and question whether they cared about her. My anger makes me feel like a bad person and I am ashamed to share to it with others. Is this normal for someone who suddenly lost a dear friend?
-Wendy P.