A lot has been happening recently, and showing care and kindness to those around us is one of the things we owe them. Just as the popular saying goes, there’s time for everything a time to be born and time to die. The grieving period is a trying time for anyone and as friends here are 7 Things You Can Do for a Grieving Friend Aside From Saying Sorry.
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Check Up On Them
Grieving is very trying for anyone, and a check-up can do a lot of good. Invest in calls when physical visits aren’t possible.
Ask Them What They Need
Gifts are great but more touching when it meets one need at that point in time. Feel free to ask them what they need as needs differ at every point in time.
Avoid assumptions!
Cook for Them
Eating is a daily need for humans; however, some people find it hard to do so when grieving. Offer to help them cook and persuade them to eat is great assistance during a grieving period.
Offer To Do Their Laundry
There’s a saying that it’s the little thing that counts. Offering to do one’s laundry is a kind and touching act that many will appreciate.
Also note that they might say “NO”, however, you are in the position to make them see it’s your little way of helping.
Send Them Money
Money is a necessity of life that everyone needs, Moreso one that’s grieving. Financial support is a great support as they go through the grieving period. You can also offer to take up financial costs like paying for the casket in the case of a burial etc.
Listen to Them.
Talking is one proven way to relive a moment. Talking about a painful feeling helps one get better. However, don’t force them to talk.
Listen to them as they pour out their griefs.
Pray for them
Praying for a grieving friend is a great help because prayer changes things.
God is above all and a great comforter anytime an
More things you can do for a grieving friend?