My friend is 14 and his mom just died from cancer. I'm not really close friends with him, but what should I do? What should I say to him?
2006-07-14 11:02:56 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Family & Relationships ➔ Friends
You should tell him you heard about his mom dying, and that you are really, really sorry. And if there is anything you can do to help, ask him to please let you know.
It's a terribly difficult loss for someone who is just 14, and there aren't any magic words you can say to make it all better. Nor can you tell him it will be okay, or to 'take it like a man' and get over it. Because it won't ever be okay, and men are allowed to cry, and feel sad, when they lose their moms.
Just be a friend to him, and let him know you are sorry for his loss.
You sound like a very kind hearted person. Good for you!
2006-07-14 11:07:40 · answer #1 · answered by old lady 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you are not really close just go get a simpathy card and give it to him, and leave it at that. He will appreciate the fact that you cared enough to do that much for him.
2006-07-14 18:06:01 · answer #2 · answered by Doctor feel good 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
This is very hard for him, just be kind , loving and try and get him involved with what he used to do and liked doing. He does not need more drama , he needs simple attention , love and understanding.
2006-07-14 18:06:06 · answer #3 · answered by antiekmama 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If they are having a get together at his home for family and friends then you should go and let him know that you are there for him and if he needs anything you will help.
2006-07-14 18:07:03 · answer #4 · answered by dollyfan 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
sorry to hear about your friend.. don't say anything.. even though ya'll are not good friends just be there for him.... him knowing that you are there is all he needs right now...
remember the best thing to say sometimes is nothing at all!!!!
2006-07-14 18:08:11 · answer #5 · answered by DeeDee 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
dont say you know how he feels unless the same/or simalir thing happened to you.But its best to let him be alone for a little while..pray for him.i know how he feels and when this happens we just need some time to think.
2006-07-14 18:08:38 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
tell him that you are sorry for his loss, that you are thinking of him and that if he ever wants to talk to give you a call...not to much of what anyone says right now is going to register to him...
2006-07-14 18:07:24 · answer #7 · answered by WENDY G 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i am sure a sympathy card would be approiate
2006-07-14 18:05:50 · answer #8 · answered by Cap'n Donna 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋