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How
would you help a grieving friend?Well that kind of depends on what they're grieving about.
Ry, 23
NYC
I do not feel I am very good in that type of
situation. Most people generally try to cheer their friends up and take things off their
minds, but I tend to do the opposite. I try to get them to talk about whatever the issue
may be and to reflect. I guess I end up being the shoulder to cry on
Aaron, 22
VA USA
I WOULD AND HAVE BEEN THERE FOR A GRIEVING
FRIEND BY BEING NEAR AND LISTENING AND DOING THINGS TO KEEP THEM BUSY BUT ALSO TALK ABOUT
THE LOVED ONE THEY LOST.
Marci, 56
Diamond, OH
USA
Lots of Hugs!
Melodi, 19
Gahanna, OH
USA
By being there for her (or him). Providing
loving support, responding to the needs of a particular moment, sharing my own experiences
if appropriate.
Jane, 62
West Linn, OR
USA
By listening, occasionally asking questions
in a way that isn't prying but helps them to talk.
Alias Irrelevante
Just be there, I guess.
Karen, 22
Marshalltown/Ames, IA USA
I'd try to listen. Alot.
Laura, 36
Lowell, MA
USA
Be available. Grief has many needs.
Sympathy will show you what is needed.
Jill, 60
Saylorsburg, PA USA
by being there for him/her whether it be by
listening, talking or just crying and sitting w/ them.
Patty
Through recent experience, I have
found that being on hand with a warm hug, affording them enough privacy when they seem to
need some "alone time" and talking/listening
are the top three ways to be most supportive. Part of the listening process includes never
invalidating someone's thoughts and feelings - everyone grieves in their own way.
Fisch, 46
Preston, CT
USA
Anyway they would let me.
Celeste, 30
Colorado Springs, CO USA
Just be there for them in any way I could or
in any way they needed me! Sometimes too much talk and/or comforting is the opposite
of what they need. Besides, it would completely depend on the particular person grieving
as to how they would need to be comforted.
Tracy, 24
Ocean City, NJ USA
Just be there for them...sometimes words
aren't necessary...but caring about what happens is.
Angela, 18
Bella Vista, AR USA
I'd be there for them. And I'd listen to
them and cry with them and hold their hand every time they needed. There's nothing more
terrible then grieving. Griveing a loved one is tough, so is grieving a lost job, grieving
a broken relationship or grieving a bad hair cut. People need people to listen and to
care.
Jaden, 21
Brampton, Ontario CANADA
To be honest, I don't have a clue as
to how to help a grieving friend effectively. The only thing I've ever know to do is to
try and make them laugh or assure them that they will
see this lost loved one again. It's just that I try to do or say things that I would want
others to say or do for me. And that's how I have coped with grief. Laughter, and hope.
Lisa J., 23
TN USA
By being there for them, being available to
talk, comfort or soothe them.
Janet, 44
E. Brunswick, NJ USA
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