Lack of empathy
I've been absent from here of late. A very sick family member nearly died and I have cried many tears in the last few weeks. (He's on the v slow and long road to recovery now).
Anyway, on 2 occasions when i have been very distressed, once about the family member, and anorher in response to a very provocative story AH told me, AH has frozen. There has been no hug, no hand on mine, no offering of tissues.
I am not surprised at AH's complete lack of empathy. But by gosh it's hurtful.
i have wonderful siblings and coworkers so have lots of support, so i am ok. Just completely frustrated that another human being can't step out of themselves long enough to give even a small gesture of support.