Psychology suggests people who become difficult to be around with age are almost always carrying an unprocessed grief - for the life they expected and didn't get, for the recognition they believed they had earned and never received, for the version of themselves they were supposed to become - and the difficulty is what that grief sounds like when it has been stored as resentment for long enough to become the way they experience everything - Silicon Canals

"Unprocessed grief accumulates and becomes even more harmful to overall health and quality of life. This grief isn't about death; it's about the life that never was."

"The version of ourselves we were absolutely certain we'd become by now can lead to disappointment, which slowly morphs into something more harmful."

Unprocessed grief can lead to bitterness and negativity, affecting relationships and overall well-being. This grief is not solely about loss through death but encompasses unfulfilled dreams and unmet expectations. Individuals may experience disappointment from stalled careers or unachieved personal goals, which can transform their demeanor and interactions with others. The emotional toll of these experiences can result in critical behavior and hostility, as seen in the author's observations of loved ones who struggled with their unprocessed grief.

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