When a family member chooses to keep such experiences private, the decision can preserve a sense of ownership over a relationship that has otherwise been discussed by millions.
This does not mean that public figures must avoid talking about loved ones. Sharing a story can be a generous act, allowing others to understand a personal experience or appreciate a different side of a well-known person.
The important distinction is that sharing should remain a choice.
A tribute has a different meaning when someone offers it freely than when they feel compelled to produce it because an audience expects one.
The same words and photographs can carry different emotional weight depending on the circumstances in which they are shared.
For Paris, choosing when to speak and when to remain silent may allow her to maintain a more authentic relationship with her memories.
It also reminds the public that access to someone's professional life does not create an entitlement to every part of their private world.
