1. She's already back.
2. MOST people get back to work sooner rather than later. It's part of the healing process...leading a normal life.
3. Most folks can't afford not to work, and not all jobs will GIVE you time off.
Are there exceptions? Of course, but that's all they are. I only took the time to explain since many of our posters are pretty young (high school and college age) and don't really know how full time jobs work with things like bereavement. Heck, most kids are shocked when they realize they only get two weeks vacation.
If we're not having fun, then why are we doing it?
These are DISCUSSION boards, not mutual admiration boards. Discussion only occurs when we are willing to hear what others are thinking, regardless of whether it is alignment to our own thoughts.