Asking Eric: Is it unreasonable to expect husband’s family to support me in my grief?

Asking Eric: It’s been 10 days since my sister died and my husband’s cousin still hasn’t reached out

DEAR ERIC: My oldest sister passed away recently after a lengthy illness. My husband’s first cousins have responded with calls, cards and messages except for one of his cousins. We attended the funeral of this cousin’s mother last year, in another city, sent flowers and my husband spoke at the service.

Asking Eric: Is it unreasonable to expect husband’s family to support me in my grief?

Dear Eric: My oldest sister passed away recently after a lengthy illness. My husband’s first cousins have responded with calls, cards and messages except for one of his cousins. We attended the funeral of this cousin’s mother last year, in another city, sent flowers and my husband spoke at the service.

Asking Eric: Why didn’t my husband’s cousin acknowledge my sister’s passing?

Dear Eric: My oldest sister passed away recently after a lengthy illness. My husband’s first cousins have responded with calls, cards, and messages except for one of his cousins. We attended the funeral of this cousin’s mother last year, in another city, sent flowers, and my husband spoke at the service.