My friend died

I think just to let her know you are there for her, there is nothing anyone can say to make you feel better in these times, grief is so different for every person so I think the best thing is to offer your self to help in any way...it is a sad time for everyone..

Sorry for your loss!
I find that if I stop and pray and be thankful for the life that person lived and all the people she touched I realize that there is a lot of her in all of us, this makes me feel better. My condolences.

Life can be all too painfully real at times, can't it? I am so very sorry about your friend. I don't know if you know who's in charge of the arrangements, but if she and her mother lived together, then maybe offer to make some casseroles and take over to her for dinners while she's getting things together. Make it something she can re-heat the next day instead of having to cook anything. Maybe make some breakfast sandwiches and freeze them so she can nuke them in the mornings. Offer to wash her clothes (things she'll need done but won't feel like doing) or vacuum the house, etc. If you weren't that close to be comfortable doing that, then just make some casseroles (one dish meals of whatever) and take them over. Even if others have done it, she'll probably have family stopping by and there will be stuff they can have, too. But, most of all - offer an ear, and place to go to have a time out from the hassle, and a shoulder to cry on.

Best of luck! And, condolences to her and hers.

it is really sad. it happens in many lives terry. calm your friend first.

I'm sorry for your loss. Just let your friend know that you will be there for her and her family. Offer to help with the arrangements. There is so much to do they'll probably appreciate an extra helping hand. And bring over a casserole or something. Overall, just lend a shoulder to lean on. It may help your grieving process as well.

It will take time to heal. Think about the good times you had with them. It helps!

Hello, Terry, i'm sorry for you loss. We all will die, only time differs. I think your friend's happy, she doesn't suffer from the pain or disease, she died in her sleep, peacefully enjoying her life. You know lots of people struggle to live, and die an indecent die. Compare to those, your friend's lucky. The only thing you can do now is to mourn and bless for her, meanwhile, live and cherish your own life.
Enjoy life~~
Hope you will get through this

Hi TerryZ! How are you doing now? I am so sorry to hear about your loss. I know how terrible it feels to lose someone we love dearly. Just be there for your friend and help her get through her loss. God Bless you and your family.

Sorry. I hope your friend rests in peace. I don't know what would do and what life would be like without my friends and family. They mean the world to me.

Oh Terry, I'm so sorry to hear about your friend's mother, especially since you were close to her as well. I can't give any great words of advice here, but simply to give an ear to your friend since she'll need support now from all of her friends during this time.

as everyone else has said, i'm sorry to hear that this has happened. However unfair it may seem, death is a part of life, and eventually we all will pass from this earth. sometimes the best thing to do to get through the grief is to wallow in it, give yourself time to feel all the feelings that you are going through.
my friend died around this time about 4 years ago when i was still in school. it was such a shock because he was young. what helped me was going through the motions of my day. then when i was able to talk about it, talking to someone (even if it was just my cat) about what was going through my mind. you're luck to have your friend to talk to and share experiences, feelings, etc.
now is also a great time to look to your religious beliefs. many times i have found solace in the Buddhist teachings.
hang in there hunny, you'll be ok.