How to Genuinely Comfort Someone Who is Grieving

Ninth, remember that grief is exhausting, both physically and emotionally. Encourage them to take care of their basic needs—eating, sleeping, and drinking water—without pressuring them. Sometimes, the most helpful sympathetic act is to simply create a quiet, comfortable space where they can rest without the expectation of socializing or maintaining a facade of strength. Offer to be the guardian of their quiet time.