Wisdom
Support Grief: Offer Presence, Not Platitudes
Instead of advice, offer specific help: "Can I bring dinner Tuesday?" or "I'm free to run errands." Sit with them in silence, listen without judgment, and validate their feelings. Say "I'm so sorry, I'm here for you" rather than "He's in a better place." Your quiet presence is profound.
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Grief is a unique journey for everyone. Trying to "fix" it or minimize pain often isolates. Offering concrete support alleviates practical burdens while your empathetic presence validates their profound loss, creating a safe space for them to simply be, without needing to perform or explain.
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My friend lost his father, what can I say that can help him?
