Supporting a Grieving Friend When You Don't Know What to Do
When a friend is grieving, showing up matters more than saying the right thing. Practical ways to support someone through loss without overstepping.
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Supporting Others
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Grief in the Workplace: How to Support a Grieving Colleague
Grief doesn't pause for business hours. How to support a grieving coworker — and what workplaces get wrong about bereavement leave and reentry.
What Not to Say to Someone Who Is Grieving
Well-meaning words can cause real harm. Here are the phrases to avoid — and what to say instead — when someone you care about is grieving.
How Can I Comfort Someone Who Lost a Loved One?
When a person in our life is grieving, it can be difficult to find the right way to offer comfort. Are there any right words to offer comfort after the loss of a child? What should we say when someone loses their mom? Or what to text to a friend grieving their pet? Beyond words, how can we be truly present for those grieving? This guide aims to provide thoughtful example language to help you express your condolences sincerely and supportively. Obviously, make sure to adapt the messages to feel more authentic to you and your relationship with them.