I appreciate you telling your story Amy! It makes sense that people's bizarre reactions would be annoying. It makes total sense too that you wouldn't want to dwell on negative stuff, but also don't want to not talk about bad things at all. Balance .

Sometimes people get a bit weird around these kinds of things because of their own fears, realizing their own mortality, the fragility of life, and also because it is almost impossible to accept it psychologically.

I think you're a beautiful person, and really the most inspiring thing is how much good is obviously in you. I hope to grow into such a good person... not that I'm no good now, but I still bite sometimes when I'm scared

For those of us who have family members with a similar struggle as yours, can you tell me what things you'd like people to do/say that would be the most helpful for you?