04/28/2026
People sometimes hesitate to say a person’s name after they die because they don’t want to make your day harder, or “remind” you that they’re gone. (Yes, of course you know.) But, hearing their name can feel like music, and it confirms that this person existed and mattered. You can tell the people close to you that their name belongs in conversations, that you want to hear it. Chances are they’re just worried about saying the wrong thing and will appreciate knowing how they can support you.