We had one of our office managers back in today after a month or so off sick. Her teenage son committed, and today I saw just how quick people are to support the cause of that death.
Even working with her, she set alarms off for me. No empathy, results only, expected immediate obedience every time, expected perfection without explanation, you get the idea. I'm not just talking corporate manager stereotype, I'm talking full on speaks down to you while rolling her eyes and complaining you're doing it wrong over the smallest mistakes.
Everyone gathered around her, happy and smiling like it didn't matter. Quietly asking if she needs anything and how she is.
And all that time, I'm stuck thinking how sad that kid must have been to not think thier future was worth it.
People just don't ask 'why' anymore.