In the case of this piece, the "story" of dealing with death or separation is older than humans. If there is any news to it, it's our society's continued isola

In the case of this piece, the "story" of dealing with death or separation is older than humans. If there is any news to it, it's our society's continued isolation. We didn't evolve in such lonely existences, far from family, friends, and community. Our ancestors who outlived partners depended on them, and prepared for such outcomes by seeing it happen to their elders. Identifying the problem this way might lead us to reduce our isolation. But this piece didn't touch on that angle.