What should I do if a friend just lost a family member?
By udayhase
@udayhase (173)
United States
November 29, 2006 7:10pm CST
I just found out that one of my friends just lost a grandfather that she was very close to. I really want to help, but I've never lost anybody myself, and frankly I don't know what to say to her.
6 responses
@nobodyspecial (1011)
• United States
30 Nov 06
You can simply tell her that you are sorry for her pain and remind her friends are someone to lean on in times of trouble.
She may or may not want to talk about her grandfather, but she may just want someone to be there at her side.
Listening is the best gift you can give her at this time...listening without demands of any kind.
@hotredblnd788 (224)
• United States
30 Nov 06
When someone loses a loved one there is really nothing you can say to try and make her feel better. Send a card or flowers to let her know you're thinking about her and you're sorry for her loss. Try not to bring it up unless she wants to talk about it because it might make her upset. She'll be greatful that you cared enough to do something for her and give her space to heal on her own without opening the wound when she sees you. So, try not to talk about it and pray that she makes it through this rough patch in her life. God bless!!
@rosey2006 (945)
• United States
30 Nov 06
Go to your friends house as much as you can and let them know that you care.