My friend lost someone she love years ago, and everytime the time of year comes again, she becomes depressed and will...do things. Is there anything right to say instead of the whole 'i'm sorry' or 'wow' or something stupid. i wanna say something meaningful, something that'll get them through this. please.
2007-02-27 15:41:50 · 8 answers · asked by Mechanical Mayhem 2 in Family & Relationships ➔ Friends
Let them know that they are loved. Tell them that it's healthy to feel grief and that they always have someone to talk them through it. One word like "sorry" is nice, but not comforting. That is what this person needs-- comfort and assurance that things will be OK.
2007-02-27 15:47:41 · answer #1 · answered by queensassey 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Tell her that God is there for her. She needs to pray to Him to give her the hope and strength to carry on through her life again. Things happen for a reason. It only makes us stronger though. It was just their time to leave.
They are in a much better place though. And let her know that the person she lost does not want to see her sad every year because of them. She wants her to be happy and to move on. â¥
2007-02-27 23:49:43 · answer #2 · answered by ( Kelly ) 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Theres nothing you can say or do to really make them forget about that person but im sure if you really sat down with your friend you could try to get them to see something good about the lost to make it not soo depressing
2007-02-27 23:50:21 · answer #3 · answered by ashlee s 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Say...
*Everything's okay
*He/She is in a better place now
*I'm really sorry. Can I help you in any way?
*That's the past and I know it hurts but it makes me sad to see you sad
*We can get through this togethetr
*I promise everything's going to be okay.
2007-02-27 23:45:35 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
ask about the deceased. show interest in what she relates about them. remember this is the same as holding her hair up and skirt down as she pukes in the trash can. Just something best friends do for one another
2007-02-27 23:48:10 · answer #5 · answered by Dalton K 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
offer to help- ask them how, and place a hand on their shoulder. This one simple gesture could allow him to feel less alone.
be understanding and compassionate.
think of yourself, if you were in their place. you will meet them in the hospital waiting room. feel their pain and show them you do, by your words and facial expressions. ask them if they will join you for a cup of coffee. they will be so happy, not to be alone at this time... offer a smile of understanding, to those who seem to be left alone. A smile will help them know that you care. =]
2007-02-27 23:53:27 · answer #6 · answered by christine 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i dont think their is a perfect thing to say to a grieving friend, u dont have to want to be intelligent or you dont have to want to look smart, just being there is enough becos many people r not there for thier loved ones when they grief becos they "dont know what to say", but if you ask these grieving people, the most common answer you get is " i just wanted her/him to be there for me, he/she didn't have to say anything", so dear, just be there for her n believe it or not it means a lot that u r THERE.
2007-02-28 00:14:22 · answer #7 · answered by glitters 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
sometimes there is nothing you can say . it may be best just to let them know your there for them and give him or her a shoulder to cry on !
2007-02-27 23:48:14 · answer #8 · answered by Bryan 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋