Be Positive sometimes means Shut Up

Where do we go to feel sad ? Sometimes our closest friends and family give us  "be positive" platitudes when we really need room to "feel." If you can't handle someone's sadness or fear, please tell the person instead of giving them an unasked for pep talks. That can encourage suicide as the message can be, "don't come to me with your feelings."  Don't be afraid to get close to the darkness in others. That is when they need you the most.