What To Say To People Losing Loved Ones
- Thread starter MJ Truth
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You never lose or get over the people you love. Allow them to feel whatever they feeling.
Mr Bubbles
Superstar
Just let them know you're there to listen if they want to talk.
Console them and let them know if they need you or anything, you’ll be there for them.
Don’t just say you’re there for them. Show up and do anything you can think of to help out. They aren’t gonna ask you for help just because you offer it, if that makes sense.
That’s gonna go a lot further than words.
And if that’s a real friend, in regards to words, don’t wait on them when you say you’re there to talk. Reach out yourself as much as possible. Call and check up. Go to lunch. shyt like that, if you’re physically close enough to.
That’s gonna go a lot further than words.
And if that’s a real friend, in regards to words, don’t wait on them when you say you’re there to talk. Reach out yourself as much as possible. Call and check up. Go to lunch. shyt like that, if you’re physically close enough to.
Ya Sinning Mane
Superstar
I love you and if u need me and I can do it I got u
As somebody who lost relatives and going through the acceptance stage, the best thing you can possibly do is be the shoulder to cry on. The best recipe to help with the grieving is be the security blanket for their time of comfort.
EA
A Pound & A Prayer
Whatever you do, do not say something like “It will get better.” Just let them know that you’re there for them if they want to talk and literally just be a sound board for them. I’ve been in this situation a couple times and just being there and providing comfort and/or jokes is sometimes more important than trying to give words of encouragement/consolation.
get these nets
Veteran
depends on his age, and whether it was sudden or after a long fight with illness
young and sudden death is the hardest to deal with, and I agree with the member who said to just show up to where he is and let him know you're there for anything....helping with funeral arrangements, etc
if it's after a struggle with illness, you can tell him that the man is now at peace, no more worries, or pain
Ya Sinning Mane
Superstar
These responses already.My coli brehs know how to comfort people.
Y’all nikkas sound clutch
She’s 22. I’m pretty sure it was sudden or unexpected shyt, like her pops just went missing and then a few days later the fam found out he’s dead. But I didn’t ask any of those questions, didn’t feel it as my place.
I know it’s kinda hard with him not around. Know he's in heaven, smilin' down. Watchin' us while we pray for him...every day we pray for him. 'Til the day y'all meet again. In your heart is where you'll keep him, friend. Memories will give you the strength you need to proceed...strength you'll need to believe. I know you’ll give anything to hear half his breath. I know he's still livin' his life after death.
It feels like a piece of you dies when your loved one dies. Think of the worst heartache you ever felt and multiply it by 20. Tell them they’ll never truly get over it but they’ll learn to live with it. And it will get easier over time. Tell them to take all the time they need and that you’re there for them no matter what. To listen...because that’s what they need.