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I know exactly how you feel. I’m sorry for your loss, and mine too. My son was 12 years old when he died about two weeks ago. The hole he left in my heart is bigger than I know what to do with. He’s been in and out of hospitals for about the past five years. He died in one. He never saw home again. I don’t know what to do. It hurts so much.
May 9, 2017 · When my son died, I received a lot of advice. I found people do not know what to say. They default to the things they have been conditioned to say during these times.
- Be Specific When You Offer to Help
- Be Patient – There Is No Timescale For Grief
- Be Prepared to Get It Wrong Sometimes
- Suggest An Activity Or Call Them at The Times They May Find Hardest
- Getting Support
Specific offers of help are often more useful than general ones. Maybe you could offer to cook meals, or pick up shopping or help with some of the practical tasks that people need to do after a bereavement? But if you're not sure how to help, then ask them what you can do. It may be difficult for a grieving person to ask for help when they're alrea...
In the first days and weeks after the death, a bereaved person often has lots of practical things they need to do. It's also when family and friends are most likely to be around supporting them. However, there's no time limit on grieving and your friend or family member might need support, and to talk about their feelings, for many months or years ...
However hard you try to support someone who is grieving, you may sometimes say or do something that upsets them. If you know that they're upset because of something you said or did, then it's probably best just to say you're sorry. The way they have reacted could be more to do with their grief, than anything you've done, so try not to take it perso...
There may be times of the day, or days of the week, that they find more difficult than others. If they're working during the week, then it might be that weekends are the loneliest time for them. Often people whose long-term partner has died, find the evenings most difficult because it can be then that they really notice the loss of a companion. If ...
No one should have to go through the grieving process alone. There are lots of ways for a person who has been bereaved to find support, whether they prefer to talk to someone in person or to join an online community. You may want to suggest to the person who has been bereaved that they contact the free Marie Curie Support Line on 0800 090 2309 so t...
When someone dies, it can be hard to know what to say to those who were close to them. While each bereaved person’s experience will be different, these tips will give you ideas for how to help them feel heard and supported through their grief.
Jun 28, 2024 · The best responses are heartfelt and supportive. But if you have no idea where to start, here are some words of sympathy you can give to someone who's lost their grown son. Your son had such an incredible personality and spirit, and we will all miss him very much.
Feb 20, 2024 · When you’re unsure what to say to someone who’s grieving but you want to say something, these 25 texts can give you a starting point.
Jun 10, 2020 · Learn what you can do if your son died suddenly, including tips for grieving, mourning, and remembering your son.
