What to Say to Someone Grieving
For being there when words feel impossible. These help you show up for someone hurting, or let someone show up for you.
The List
- How are you, really? Not the polite version.
- What’s been the hardest part of today?
- What do you need most right now, even if it’s just to be heard?
- What’s something about them you want to keep remembering?
- What’s a way I can support you that would actually help?
- What do people get wrong about what you’re going through?
- What’s something you’re carrying that you haven’t said out loud?
- What does a good moment look like in the middle of all this?
- What do you wish people would stop saying to you?
- What helps, even a little, on the worst days?
- What are you afraid to feel right now?
- What do you need permission to do or feel?
- How can I show up for you next week, not just today?