Why Reconciliation Matters Before It's Too Late

C. Edward Mason’s deeply moving book Good Grief for Now and Later tells story after story of how people experience loss—and the unique ways they process it. One account that stands out is his reconciliation with his brother after 22 years of silence. The rift had formed over a misunderstanding about funeral expenses and lack of communication. It wasn't until his brother became terminally ill that Mason felt prompted to visit him and ask the question: Why didn’t you call me?