A close friend of mine lost his father only a few days ago to a heart attack. I have never had to deal with the death of someone close to me, for which I am thankful, but I am worried about my friend and concerned as to what I can do to help him in this difficult time. We are only 17 and he and his father were very close. Only a week ago he was alive. What can I do to help my poor friend?How to help a close friend deal with grief?
call your friend and ask if they need anything
be a friend to your friend...be there for them...comfort them and give them words of encouragement
I lost my husband to cancer and my dearest friends helped me simply by being there for me when i needed them mostHow to help a close friend deal with grief?
My father passed away due to a brain aneurysm in December of 2001 out of the blue. I was only 14 years old. I do remember the one friend who was with me for a week straight when it happened. I don't remember the things she said to me but I will always remember that she was the one who was there for me day and night and that is all that really counts. There is nothing you can say that can take away the pain. I do know that by going through it myself things do get easier everyday. I never believed them and I always asked myself how it could get better I just lost my father but just promise him with each day that passes things will get better. I don't go a day without thinking about him but I have learned to cope. I have my bad days and always will but the best thing to do is just be there for him.
For the next few weeks or so, be REALLY nice to her. I too have never lost someone close to me. Offer her anything she needs. Just be the kindest to her, and everything should work out. Hopefully she will get over it.
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