How to Show Sympathy for a Friend After They Lose a Loved One
Losing a loved one is never easy, and everyone experiences and expresses grief differently. It may be a comfort to share stories or gifts with your friend, or they may need space and time to process. If you’re not sure how to help your friend, bereavement gifts can let them know you are thinking about them during a hard time, and invite them to open up to you if they feel able. Figurines Send a Simple Message Write a message to your friend. It can be easier to express yourself when you have as much time as you need to write down and edit your thoughts. Share stories of their loved one if you knew them. It’s a quiet but cathartic way to let your friend know that you love them, especially if you do share their sense of loss. If you would prefer, you might want to pour out your heart onto paper, and never send it. Instead, start again and send the second version to your friend. Writing down everything that comes into your mind first, then editing your thoughts later,