Have you ever experienced not knowing what to say to a bereaved person who is journeying through death grief?
What words to say in conversation or how to respond to someone grieving?
You’re not alone.
Here are some ‘go-to’ phrases of comfort you may find helpful:
• Tell me about how you are doing
• I wish I had the right words; just know I care
• How can I help?
• You can talk, I can listen
• What support do you have around you at the moment?
Some don’t do’s are:
• Say “I know exactly how you feel”
• Try to brighten them up with your self-talk to fill up their space
• Push your opinions.
“People will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel.”
Maya Angelou