It's so difficult to socialize with these women because they talk about their kids and even complain about them. ... I must play along as if I’m interested. I’m not.

I was a young mother, so I have years left to be active. I am finding new ways to be of service in my community, especially with underprivileged kids. My women friends all have adult children who are entering the era of life that my kids were experiencing when they died.

My women friends all have adult children who are entering the era of life that my kids were experiencing when they died. It is so difficult to socialize with these women because they talk about their kids and even complain about them.

In today's Asking Eric column, R. Eric Thomas responds to someone who is still grieving the loss of two adult children within five years of each other.