What Do You Say To Someone Who Is Grieving?
Our society has never been prepared to deal with grief, and when we encounter those who are suffering from loss, our words may become hollow phrases. Letting someone know you are thinking about them is imperative. When dealing with people that are in the midst of grief, sometimes our words can have a negative connotation, even if that wasn't our intent. People try to show their empathy and compassion to those who are suffering the loss of someone dear, but when people are in pain, they may interpret your well-intended words quite differently. I realized how pertinent our words become when I lost my son, and had the task of responding to those caring individuals that took the time to offer their heartfelt condolences. In all honesty, I believe everyone had the best of intentions when they were reaching out and offering their sympathies, even if their words seemed rigid in some unsatisfying way. When you're in the shock of grief, our emotions are raw a...