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Written By:\u00a0Jasmine Yap Hiew Mun, Licensed Counsellor (KB12644)<\/a>,<\/p>

Grief in silence is more common than many people realise, especially in cultures where emotional expression feels discouraged or uncomfortable. From a young age, many learn that showing sadness invites judgement, discomfort, or dismissal rather than care.<\/p>

\u201cDon\u2019t talk about loss, it brings bad luck.\u201d
\u201cYou can always replace it, don\u2019t be sad.\u201d
\u201cBe strong, don\u2019t cry in front of others.\u201d
\u201cJust move on, no need to dwell on it.\u201d<\/p>

When people try to speak about loss, others often rush their pain away. Instead of being allowed to grieve, they feel pressured to stay composed, productive, and emotionally contained. Over time, silence can feel safer than expression not because the pain disappears, but because it has nowhere to go.<\/p>

Although conversations around mental health have become more open in recent years, grief often remains hidden, especially when loss feels socially inconvenient or culturally sensitive. Many people carry this quiet pain for years without realising how deeply it affects them.<\/p>

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