Everyone Tried To Make It Better

Everyone else tried to make it better Offering words of advice. The sobbing got louder and louder. Finally, when I could take it no more I pulled her into my lap and cuddled her. She was a grown woman Early twenties, I barely knew her. She was keening now. For a little bit. I patted her back, and cuddled her. Like a little child. She got a little more quiet. The sobs were coming out as gasps. Pretty soon, there was silence. We sat in silence for a long time. When people tried to come into the room, I glared at them. My most fierce mama glare. There was no more talking. Silence was the answer. Not advice. Silence. Sh!