Debbie was a stay-at-home mom of four young boys when her husband passed away unexpectedly. At 35, she was thrust into widowhood. “In an instant, my worst fear became my reality. An unchangeable reality,” writes...
What does a phone booth with a disconnected phone inside have to do with grieving? First of all, maybe you are wondering what a phone booth is. Before cell phones, if you were traveling or away from your home phone...
I know that many people are experiencing loss, especially at this time of year. For example, you may have been divorced since the last Christmas, or one of your sons or daughters may be at war, or a friendship may...
From: Liv Lane What Can I Say To A Grieving Friend This Christmas Season? Here are some expressions that have comforted my family over the past year and some I’ve learned from friends who have experienced great loss,...
By Liv Lane What Can I Say To A Grieving Friend This Christmas Season? Here are some expressions that have comforted my family over the past year and some I’ve learned from friends who have experienced great loss,...
The fact that you are asking the question is so wonderful. The people who are grieving will be so pleased and touched in their hearts that someone else remembers their ongoing grief and the one who has died.
Now, back to your question: What should one say on the anniversary date of a loved one’s death?
You are in this long line, and you are wondering what to say when you finally reach the individuals who are grieving the death of a loved one. First, it is helpful to remember if you are in a line at a funeral home, you are already doing the most important gesture of caring. You may be uncomfortable, but you are there.
Editor's Note: The following article is excerpted from the TEDx talk, "How to Comfort a Grieving Teen" by Bridget Park. “I am so sorry that this terrible thing happened to you.” “I am sure he is in a better place.” “It...
