What to Say to a Grieving Friend
It is your job to step through your fear factors like a superhero, not to rescue them, but to be silent with them in their agony. That takes some super-human strength! There are no words that will take their grief away. Your job is to support them in their grief, NOT to take it away or distract them. Follow their lead. It is all about them.
An Ordinary Chore Shared Overtakes the Monster of Loneliness
Here is where friends can help the loneliness that is a result of grief. We can show up to share the day-to-day tasks of our grieving friends. We can keep someone from further isolation and loneliness. We can “hang” with a grieving friend and share part of their daily chores or “heavy” responsibilities. We can go along for the ride or better yet, do the driving so our grieving friend can feel our support and companionship.