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Finding out about family death on FB

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TheOP2 · 13/02/2024 17:36

Long story short! Me and my cousin were the absolute best friends growing up - we did everything together and were so close. After I got married she started cancelling our plans to spend time with her friend 'A'. Whenever I suggested we did something together she would always say she was seeing 'A'. After many attempts I kept my distance and cut ties a bit as I thought 'if she wanted to she would'. I found out that my aunty AND uncle passed away via facebook, and the post was produced VERY quickly after their passing. I know she doesn't owe it to me to tell me but surely messaging family first before a facebook post would have been considerate? I'm now feeling incredibly anxious about the funeral as it is probably going to be really awkward (the last time I saw her she made small talk then scurried off without even saying bye). I have obviously sent her a message of condolences (she is out of the country atm) and had no response. what should I do?? :(

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DustyLee123 · 13/02/2024 17:38

I don’t see the problem, it’s up to her how she announces it.
No need for her to reply to you, she’s grieving.

LizFromMotherland · 13/02/2024 17:39

Just go to the funeral as normal.

If she's lost both her parents, the funeral will probably be a blur for her anyway and she won't be taking much notice of the mourners.

LizFromMotherland · 13/02/2024 17:40

Also, she's probably inundated with messages so I wouldn't worry about the lack of response.

Anjea · 13/02/2024 17:40

You shouldn't 'do' anything.

It's her parents and her choice. Don't make it about you.

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