WHAT NOT TO SAY

Grief is complicated. Trying to support someone grieving can feel even more complicated.

Some things are said with good intentions to comfort a griever, but unfortunately they do the exact opposite. Some things are said with absolutely zero thought or sensitivity, most times that's based on a supporters hurt feelings at the way someone is navigating their grief. Remember, the griever's journey isn't about you so don't centre yourself in it.

I wanted to share a few things, said to myself and my close tiny circle of fellow grieving friends, that aren't necessarily the right words, and then suggestions on how to approach what you're trying to say better.

Look, don't feel bad if you've said these things. As I've said navigating a griever is hard, not as hard as the grief journey, but it's own way of complicated. I'm not here to shame anyone, just here to "teach" and hopefully allow supporters to feel less scared to talk to a griever.

I'll have more to share in the near future, but didn't want to overwhelm off the bat.

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