To draw me out, the therapist asks what I did for the holidays. When I tell him he says gently {he says everything gently}, Sounds like that's one of the ways your loss has affected you: not wanting to be with other people. Hating to be with other people, I don't say. Terrified of being with other people.
The protagonist is in therapy, discussing her experiences and feelings related to her recent loss. She reflects on how her holiday activities reveal a deeper emotional withdrawal. The therapist’s gentle prompting leads her to recognize that her aversion to socializing stems from her grief.
Although she doesn’t express it openly, the intensity of her feelings signals a struggle with isolation and an overwhelming fear of interaction with others. This insight adds depth to her character, illustrating how profound loss can lead to a retreat from relationships and a longing for solitude.
