Words to comfort someone

Dr. Caroline Leaf on Instagram: "Unfortunately we will all experience grief at some point in our lives. I don’t know about you but I often feel like I need to know exactly how to respond when someone is grieving, and I need to know the exact right words or I am failing somehow. But the thing is- people who are grieving just want love and support. And in an effort to help you find the right things to say or text, here are some tips. Swipe through to see what NOT to say. What would you add t

sometimes this is all I need

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When someone we care about is grieving a major loss, we often want to say something to offer comfort. Frequently, though, there’s uncertainty about what to say or do to offer solace. Your message should be one of caring and compassion, offering to lend help and support, but often what people need most is someone

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Don't be so afraid to say the wrong thing that you end up saying nothing at all. These condolence messages offer thoughtfully phrased sympathy and comfort.

The most frequently asked question we hear is what to say to someone who is grieving. Unfortunately, there isn't a simple answer.