Our Fear of Death is Not An Heirloom We Want to Pass On

We’ve all seen it: the way people—especially adults—will sidestep any conversation about death like it’s an obstacle they’d rather never face. They’ll change the subject, make an awkward joke, or walk away altogether. I’ve seen it in my father’s eyes, in the tightness of his jaw when the subject of someone’s death comes up. I’ve heard it in Bobby’s voice when, after years of avoiding it, he…