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Dear Abby: I Was Stressed when My Friend Attended My Father’s Funeral. I Wish She Hadn’t Come
Annie attended to support the narrator despite limited connection to the family, which complicated the grieving process and distracted from interactions with relatives.
- Annie, a close friend, attended the narrator's father's funeral, and the narrator appreciated her presence but found it increased their stress.
- Limited familiarity between Annie and the family framed her presence at the funeral, as Annie had met the narrator's father only a couple of times and her mother is ill.
- The narrator seated Annie beside them but struggled to speak with friends and relatives during the emotional service, feeling responsible for Annie since she knew no one there.
- Dear Abby recommended taking cues from Annie's reaction before committing to future services, but warned her feelings may differ when the time actually comes and suggested asking if the narrator should attend or meet privately.
- The column reminded readers that some prefer to preserve private memories of the deceased rather than attend public services, noting that unless immediate family, many avoid funerals if they become too emotional.
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Dear Abby: How do I support a friend during their loss?
Dear Abby: My close friend “Annie” came to my father’s funeral. She had met him only a couple of times. While I realized she was doing it to be there for me, I felt responsible for her since she knew no one there. I had her sit with me, but I was trying to deal with friends and family I hadn’t seen in a long time. I ended up unable to talk with everyone as the funeral was very emotional. I appreciated her coming, but I wished she hadn’t been the…
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New Hampshire Union LeaderDear Abby: Friend's presence made father's funeral more stressful
DEAR ABBY: My close friend "Annie" came to my father's funeral. She had met him only a couple of times. While I realized she was doing it to be there for me, I felt responsible for her since she knew no one there. I had her sit with me, but I was trying to deal with friends and family I hadn't seen in a long time. I ended up unable to talk with everyone as the funeral was very emotional. I appreciated her coming, but I wished she hadn't been the…
Dear Abby: My friend was more distracting than supportive at my father’s funeral
DEAR ABBY: My close friend “Annie” came to my father’s funeral. She had met him only a couple of times. While I realized she was doing it to be there for me, I felt responsible for her since she knew no one there. I had her sit with me, but I was trying to deal with friends and family I hadn’t seen in a long time. I ended up unable to talk with everyone as the funeral was very emotional. I appreciated her coming, but I wished she hadn’t been the…
DEAR ABBY: Friend’s presence made father’s funeral more stressful
DEAR ABBY: My close friend "Annie" came to my father's funeral. She had met him only a couple of times. While I realized she was doing it to be there for me, I felt responsible for her since she knew no one there. I had her sit with me, but I was trying to deal with friends and family I hadn't seen in a long time. I ended up unable to talk with everyone as the funeral was very emotional. I appreciated her coming, but I wished she hadn't been the…
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DEAR ABBY: My close friend “Annie” came to my father’s funeral. She had met him only a couple of times. While I realized she was doing it to be there for me, I felt responsible for her since she knew no one there. I had her sit with me, but I was trying to deal with friends and family I hadn’t seen in a long time. I ended up unable to talk with everyone as the funeral was very emotional. I appreciated her coming, but I wished she hadn’t been the…
Dear Abby: I hate funerals but should I go to support my friend like she did for me?
Dear Abby: My close friend “Annie” came to my father’s funeral. She had met him only a couple of times. While I realized she was doing it to be there for me, I felt responsible for her since she knew no one there. I had her sit with me, but I was trying to deal with friends and family I hadn’t seen in a long time. I ended up unable to talk with everyone as the funeral was very emotional. I appreciated her coming, but I wished she hadn’t been the…
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