I have a friend who's family is a friend of my family and they lost their dad today. The doctors gave him 2 hours-2 days on Monday. He died this afternoon.
My parents are over at their house right now and they told me to come when they call. That sould be in like an hour or so.
Well, I'm not sure what I should talk to my friend about. Should I talk about her dad or not?
wildNcrazy231 answered Thursday March 2 2006, 8:31 am: this happened to me to. you need to comfort your friend. say im sorry. it doesnt seem like a lot but it is. avoid awkward silences. talking is better. also you can hug your friend a lot.
its going to take a little while but time heals this kind of sadness. dont act like your friend is doomed for life. she will be ok. but now she/he needs you the most. you can help just by being with him/her.
she/he might feel alone and more sad if they are by themself.
watch movies (not sad ones) at the funeral dont be afraid to cry with your friend. let him/her use your shoulder to cry on.
caden answered Thursday March 2 2006, 6:48 am: Well, it would be best if you ask her how she feels, just to show you care. But, I would advise that you talk about her dad, if she wants to talk about it with you, but its still good to show that you care. [ caden's advice column | Ask caden A Question ]
karenR answered Wednesday March 1 2006, 11:33 pm: You tell her how very bad you feel for her loss and then let her talk about whatever she wants to talk about. Listen and be there for her. That's the best thing you can do right now. [ karenR's advice column | Ask karenR A Question ]
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