Another great introspective piece, Leonard. Again, I can relate. You are not too wrong when you say that many don't know how to deal with it or how to help. So that's them on one hand. On the other hand, it's also my needs and what I want. I didn't want meal trains. I didn't want flowers showing up at my doorstep. So when my friends asked how they could help, I told them to stop by to spend time with me and chat. No food, no fuss. Those who understood that, did that. Some who felt discomfort or were too absorbed in their own lives, stayed clear. I don't fault them, but I know them better now.

You ask a great question by asking us to look inwards and we can always aim to do better too.