Simple Ways to Comfort a Grieving Person

 

Although grief is inevitable, there are ways you can soothe it. When someone around experiences loss, you may be called on to provide support. It won’t be easy, but you may be able to help a friend get out of a very tough situation. Support can come in a variety of different forms.  

 

 

Sometimes, people just want to vent. They want to express their feelings in an environment where they feel safe and understood. You can provide this to them. It won’t be easy or fun, but it will be helpful. Their thoughts may flow wildly and be hard to control. This is to be expected. Just listen silently and let them grieve.  

 

It’s also possible that they will want to talk about anything other than death. So many emotions are coursing through their body that they can’t get a grip on them all. To help themselves relax, they try to focus on something other than their immediate grief.  

 

 

Your friend may be tired of talking. They may want to just listen with no pressure to respond. You’re being a good friend by doing this. If you need something to talk about, fall back on things like entertainment and pleasant news. You can even turn the TV on and comment on what you see. It won’t be the most thrilling conversation in the world, but that’s not the point. You’re trying to be an emotional pillar for your friend.  

 

 

Everyone needs to eat. Yet, if you’re struggling with difficult emotions, it can be very difficult to find the time to take care of yourself. It requires a deliberate effort. You can make your friend’s life easier by cooking for them. If they don’t have to think about meals, it’s one less thing to worry about. Sharing food is also a time-honored way to show someone you care about them. Food brings people closer. It’s a way to share a little bit of yourself and your culture in a safe way.  

 

 

Grief is not predictable. There’s no way to tell how your friend will react. They may become angry or sad. If this happens, the best thing you can do is to be understanding. Try not to hold it against them. If they’re too reactive to be around people, you may have to stay away for a time being. During this time, however, you shouldn’t judge your friend. Instead, try to be as kind as possible. Death comes for everyone, whether you are ready or not.  

 

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