2007-01-08 07:51:47 · 17 answers · asked by Anonymous in Family & Relationships ➔ Friends
Be sensitive to the fact that she's going through something horrible and won't necessarily be herself for awhile. Give her some extra leeway to be snippy, tired, cranky, mournful, etc. Let her talk it out, or respect her silence about it.
One no-no: Don't say "I know how you feel," even if you've lost your own dad. It sounds like you're discounting someone's pain.
2007-01-08 07:55:57 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Be there for her. Listen, even if she repeats things over and over. It's part of grieving. Grief is a process which includes: Denial, Anger, Bargaining, Depression, and Acceptance. Everyone does it in their own way and own length of time. It's very sad. I'm sorry for her!
2007-01-08 15:57:09 · answer #2 · answered by Bud's Girl 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You try your best to cheer her up while giving her time to express herself emotionally and time to think things through. There are places to go, things to do, and a future to look forward to. Take your time and let her realize you're trying to be there for her no matter what. Be a good listener! =)
Post Script: sorry about your friend! =/
2007-01-08 15:55:30 · answer #3 · answered by craz34jason 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
there really arent any words to consol her right now. like everyone else suggested, just let her know you are there when she needs you. try to keep her from being alone.. maybe pick up her favorite ice cream or candies. another idea... get a pic of her and her father (maybe from a family member) and have it framed for her.
2007-01-08 15:58:18 · answer #4 · answered by lucia 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The only thing you can do is be there for them as much or as little as they want you there. Ask them if there is anything they want or need, and just be there and be a friend.
2007-01-08 15:54:02 · answer #5 · answered by misscongeniality711 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Take her places with you.. go to the mall with her
go to a pizza place with her
just try to keep her mind off it
and always be there. be supportive
if she crys.. lend her a shoulderto cry on
2007-01-08 15:56:46 · answer #6 · answered by baby kay 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try to do everything possible and be by her side be the best friend you can be to her
2007-01-08 16:06:03 · answer #7 · answered by Mark Jr 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
just let your friend bealone and if she wants to talk she will talk when she is ready
2007-01-08 15:55:45 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Be there for her in any and every way she needs you to be.
2007-01-08 15:59:00 · answer #9 · answered by Mean Carleen 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
just be there for her,offer to take her to dinner to keep her mind busy
2007-01-08 15:55:15 · answer #10 · answered by sissy 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋