What do you say to someone who is grieving the loss of a family member? Is "I'm sorry" enough?
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Monday, August 20, 2007
What to Say to a Grieving Friend?
A friend from college recently lost her grandfather. He had been sick for some time, but from what I understand they had been expecting him to recover.
What do you say to someone who is grieving the loss of a family member? Is "I'm sorry" enough?
What do you say to someone who is grieving the loss of a family member? Is "I'm sorry" enough?
