Supporting a Grieving Friend
Supporting someone through grief doesn't require the perfect words or knowing exactly what to do. Often, the greatest gift we can offer is simply to be present—to listen, remember their loved one, help in practical ways, and continue checking in long after the funeral is over. Sometimes, being there is enough.
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