What do you say to a griever?
March 20, 2008 by Anna Farmery
Filed under Practical Tips on Grief
When someone loses someone close to them, it can be so difficult to know what to say. I came across an article at Helping Hands that I thought was worth sharing with you , here is a snippet for you
“Some other unhelpful comments after a death may be:
– “He is in a better place.” (Many feel their best place was with them.)
– “He lived a long life.” (It may not be long enough for someone we love?)
– “Be strong.” (That sounds like ‘Don’t cry, or don’t express feelings.’)
– “You should be over it by now.” (There is no timeline for …read more
