You've been there—the awkward moment when someone you care for is in despair. Maybe their eyes are red and wet, or their shoulders are slumped and shaking. Maybe their chest heaves through shallow breaths. Maybe a preternatural silence has settled in, leaving them empty and mute. An...
When words fail, grieving children can find an outlet in musicSandy Banks
Avoid offering unsolicited advice or platitudes; instead, offer practical support, such as offering assistance with arrangements or simply being present for the grieving person. Examples of appropriate phrasing include: "I was so saddened to hear about the loss of [deceased's nam...
Synonyms for SORROW: grieve, mourn, ache, anguish, sigh, suffer, cry, agonize; Antonyms of SORROW: joy, glory, triumph, beam, laugh, rejoice, delight, cheer
expressing or suggesting mourning gave me a regretful look when I told him we had to move my mother to a nursing home Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance heartbroken mournful weeping funeral bitter sad grieving unhappy sorry sorrowful anguished melancholy wailing tearful ...
How often do we hear someone who is grieving, “holding up well.” We say this as though there is some shame in crying, grieving, or showing emotion. In our heart, behind closed doors, in the quiet and at night, we know that real grief is messy. We know that suffering, disease ...
Words of wisdom on finding strength when grievingCarolyn Hax
There are no words to describe the depth of gratitude we have for the person who gave my husband the gift of their heart, or their grieving family who ultimately made the final decision for their loved one’s organs to be donated. “Thank you” is just so small. Though Mr. Wanton was...
After finding a 2011 Lexus on Craig's List Deanna Johnson called the owner, took it for a test drive, and plunked down $14,000. Two months later, a hissing noise led Johnson to discover the used car she bought had serious problems. "When they got it ...
12.Can you friend do things alone or does he/she need someone to help him/her? 13.Does your friend listen well when you are speaking? 14.Is your friend creative? 15.Does your friend keep his/her feelings to him/herself? 16.Is your friend usually not worried by things, no matter wha...