There are moments in life when words just… stop working. You know those times — when grief, loss, change, or uncertainty settle in, and suddenly even “how are you?” feels impossible to answer. Our minds scramble to find the “right thing” to say or the “right way” to feel, but nothing fits. It’s in those moments that communication — with ourselves and with others — starts to feel heavy. And that heaviness? It’s okay. It’s part of being human. When Talking Feels Too Hard Let’s