I wish I could say that I've felt really supported and cared for by my friends through the recent loss of my grandmother who I was quite close with. But the truth is, aside from one or two close friends, most of the care and support I've received has come from people who are not the closest to me. At times like this, for me, it's really important just to be able to talk... not even about how I'm feeling... but just to talk, in general. I'm very thankful for a good chat with my best friend just about life, for dinner invitations and general conversation, for parents with whom I can talk for ages, and for those people who have expressed sympathy and who have shown that they care by asking questions and listening. People surprise me.