what to say to someone who lost?
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['I am so sorry for your loss.', 'I wish I had the right words, just know I care.', "I don't know how you feel, but I am here to help in any way I can.", 'You and your loved one will be in my thoughts and prayers.', 'My favorite memory of your loved one is…', 'I am always just a phone call away.']
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Ask the last friend you lost for help. Acknowledge you and him/her are no longer friends as in the past and earnestly ask her, in all honesty, to let you know what happened and if you did something wrong. Might learn something important you were not aware of.
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["“I'm so sorry. ... ", "“Thank you so much for the way you're handling this.” ... ", '“Take as much time as you need.” ... ', '“Your grandmother was always so proud of you.” ... ', '“She always had so many nice things to say about you.”']
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"I am so sorry for your loss" is a good example. Offer open-ended support. "If there is anything I can do, please let me know. I'm willing to help in any way."
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['#1: That stinks! I am so sorry that you have to go through this. ... ', "#2: I'm here for you. ... ", "#3: It's not your fault. ... ", '#4: Things will never be same, but the pain and sadness will eventually lessen. ... ', '#5: God still loves you and your family.']
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If you want to talk about the baby, I am here to listen. If you have experienced a loss, you can say, “I remember having some of those same feelings you are feeling when I lost my baby. I know nothing I do or say can take away your pain. Please know I am thinking of you and your family.
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['With heartfelt condolences.', 'We are so sorry for your loss.', 'I hope you feel surrounded by much love. ... ', 'Sending healing prayers and comforting hugs. ... ', 'With deepest sympathy as you remember Ashley.', 'Holding you close in our thoughts and hoping you are doing OK.', 'It was truly a pleasure knowing Rebecca.']
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["“I'm Glad You're Okay”", "“I'm Here For You if You Need Anything”", '“How Are You Feeling?”', '“What Can I Do for You?”', "“Don't Be So Upset. Cheer Up!”", '“You Should [Insert Advice]”']
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Try something like, "I'm really sorry that we lost contact. I'm so happy we've reconnected!" Read on for another quiz question. Have a mutual friend bring it up to the person. Not necessarily!
130706
['“We are so sorry for your loss.”', "“I'm going to miss her, too.”", '“I hope you feel surrounded by much love.”', '“Sharing in your sadness as you remember Dan.”', '“Sending healing prayers and comforting hugs. ... ', '“With deepest sympathy as you remember Robert.”', '“I was saddened to hear that your grandfather passed away.']
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“Your father meant the world to me. I am filled with pain and grief over his loss.” “I am keeping you and your family in my thoughts and prayers. Please let me know how I can help during this difficult time.”
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Do say: "I'm very sorry to hear this. I will keep you and your family in my thoughts and prayers". Be sure to show sympathy by helping the person with their job.
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['I miss you too.', 'thank you.', 'oh, ok.', 'whatever.', "awwww, that's sweet of you to say.", "what's for lunch — example of just changing the subject."]
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What you can say instead: “You have my deepest sympathy,” “I'm so saddened to hear about your loss,” “My deepest condolences,” or “My thoughts and prayers are with you.” Just let them know that you care about them and their grief instead of offering empty placations about losing the man they loved.
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['I am wishing you the best possible outcome.', 'May you find comfort and peace in your situation.', 'Though you may feel overwhelmed now, I hope things will get easier as you go on.', "I'll call you soon to find out exactly what I can do for you.", 'I am here for you if you need a friend.', 'You are in my thoughts and prayers.']
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["“I'm sorry.”", "“I'm so sorry for your loss.”", "“I'm sorry to hear the news.”", "“I'm thinking of you.”", "“I'm not sure what to say or do but I am here and I am so sorry.”", "“Please let me know if there's anything you need.”"]
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["“I know this wasn't an easy decision to make. ... ", "“I don't like this, but we're going to do our best with this time.”", "“I'm sad, of course, but I'm also glad you're in a place where you don't have to fight so hard anymore.”", "“I'm praying for you to feel at peace and to know how much you're loved.”"]