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zrs70 wrote:We are often hard-wired into saying things like:
"This happened for a reason"
Or
"I know how you feel."
This arcticle helps us be the best we can in the face of a friend's tragic loss:
http://tinybuddha.com/blog/speak-someon ... able-loss/
cpd wrote:Thank goodness though that I remembered some very wise and kind words from Sobhi51 on this forum here. At least I wasn't totally wordless.
zrs70 wrote:We are often hard-wired into saying things like:
"This happened for a reason"
Or
"I know how you feel."
This arcticle helps us be the best we can in the face of a friend's tragic loss:
http://tinybuddha.com/blog/speak-someon ... able-loss/
Flighty wrote:Being there. I think the old saying is true; you learn who your real friends are when you are in your time of need. They show up.
No words necessary. Showing up is an ultimate sign of respect in this day and age, when we are all so "connected" and "busy." Just show up. There is also a good saying that in the aftermath of tragedy, many people focus on the funeral, but things empty out and return to "normal" 2-3 weeks later. It gets uncomfortably quiet. That is the time when you can make a difference by showing up.