Hi Griffe,
People say things like that because grief hasn't impacted their lives yet or they aren't conscious of where you are with your well-being.
It's great to get up and play hockey, and one day you will, but you were not ready today.
You are taking care of 'vince' business. You are processing the grief.
Whether you realize it or not, you are where you need to be - for the moment. Even painful things must be processed in our lives. That's why we have these emotions, to feel them when necessary.
I agree with xBaby Gx - your friends may miss you. That's all.
When we hurt and are depressed, things have a way of magnifying or blowing out of porportion. It's the combination of depression and lack of support IRL that let's it flare.
Can you get some grief counseling in your area?
peace and love to the 6 month old twins, btw!!!
love and support,
nightbird