( Sarissa waits a moment, chomping on her calamari. She feels guilty for eating an animal that's so bloody smart, but she feels guilty about everything, these days, and food is food. )

So don't. Take time to do other stuff. I mean, I'm not saying never speak to them, but look after yourself. That's all I mean. This isn't a situation most people are prepared for, not a scrap of it, and you've had shitheap after shitheap to deal with. If... dealing with this right now is too much, then don't. The people who care about you will have your back no matter what. You're allowed to put yourself first.