Question On Grieving

@ihasaquestion I would first ask them how I can help him.

I grieve with the person.

i prefer leaving that friend alone with her family. May would talk to her sometimes on phone and if she wanted me to visit then I would do so. If we are very close friends I dont think she would have a problem of telling me when she needs my company.

We certainly want to be there for our friends at that difficult time. How much to do or not do will depend on the relationship we have with the person and their needs. We have to remember that each person grieves differently and so we need to try to read what our friend needs and what role we can play. All the best with helping your friend,

I’m a friend who will grieve with my friends. You do what you have to do dear and what you are willing to do. I hope your friend feels better soon.

Dionne Warwick sings " What are friends for? For good times and bad times I'll be on your side forever more That's what friends are for" That's self-explanatory.

I think letting the person know you are there for them whatever they need, is the best thing. They will seek you out if they need emotional support.

This depends on the friend and what they want or need. Several we know are grieving, with some wanting emotional support daily and others wanting to go about their business. It seems we have to feel our way and do what seems right for the person we want to help.

I ill stand by them and offer my support. People need the ones they are close to when grieving even when they don't seem to want it.

@ihasaquestion It is really up to the person on what they want. People grieve in different ways. So if I knew someone who had lost a loved one, I will do anything that I was able to but without being annoying or pushy as sometimes, that can make it worse. Grieving can change from "I need company" to "I want to be alone" and it can change a lot during this time. I will just feel the vibes of the person but also make sure I offer my time, ears and shoulder if they require it.

My shoulder is always ready for a friend to cry on during those days.

Yes I am no matter what happens in high or lower times of your life I will be by you're side.

Having supportive and understanding people around can help w/grief to an extent, but sometimes a grieving person needs space to breathe and deal in their own way as well. It is always good to just find a healthy balance, that's how I try to be.