It’s natural to want to help someone who’s suffering, but grief is no time for a know-it-all. Loss is a highly individualized experience and affects each of us differently. How one responds depends on many factors, includingpersonality, coping andattachmentstyles, biology, life exper...
Yesterday I watched a beautiful video on dealing with grief, and the parts that resonated with me the most were around the concept of dealing with and accepting grief, and also how to be there for someone who is grieving. When someone experiences grief, whether through the death of someone,...
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While it can be difficult to know what to say to someone who is grieving, attempting to fill the silence by talking about anything that comes to your mind, or talking about the person they’ve lost should be avoided. Of course, your friend might be grateful for some normality, but rememb...
It also lets the other person know that we're here to help and have the courage to stay with them, but we don’t know what to do.Simply listening with an open heart can help a grieving friend You can also say something like, “Hey, I have no idea what this is like for you, ...
But here’s the thing: Your friends need you. Your family members need you.When we are grieving, we need our closest loved ones more than ever. I’ve had moments of not knowing how to help too. That’s why I’m sharing my insights about what healed, and what hurt, when I lost ...
Experts also suggest taking proactive steps to offer help — don't wait for a grieving person to ask. "Bring a freshly prepared meal, offer to watch pets or anything that might relieve burdens or pressures," Groat says. "By not putting pressure on someone to identify things for you to do...
Given all this, it’s important we keep these stages in mind for no other reason then to come to terms with the fact that grieving is a process that takes time. You won’t feel angry all the time, and you certainly won’t feel sad forever. Time will heal your heart and bring peace...
8 ways to help a friend through grief Don't try to fix the unfixable. By Paisley GilmourUpdated: 26 May 2017When one of our pals loses a job, or breaks up with their partner, we generally know what to say to support them. However when someone's grieving, we often have no ...
It can also be a difficult time if you or someone close to you have recently lost a loved one. In a time when the holidays are meant for spending moments with family and creating new memories, it can be hard for those who are grieving to be in a jolly mood. Old memories and times...