Thanks for the advice. Sometimes I just wish I could take on some of the pain and fear instead, it doesn't seem fair that one person should have to bear the brunt of it. I've been opening up more and just being honest about why I am silent, but I think that the right kind of comfort can't really come from me, as it is a blatantly obvious truth that I can't truly understand. You're right when you say sometimes a hug can be the best thing to do.