How to Genuinely Comfort Someone Who is Grieving

Eleventh, be aware of the tendency for support to drop off over time, and intentionally counteract this. After the initial flood of sympathy cards and visitors, the mourner is often left alone to face the long, slow work of grieving. This is when continued, gentle check-ins become most important. A text a few months later that simply says, "Thinking of you today, no need to reply," can be a life-sustaining connection during a period of profound loneliness.