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How To Help the Grieving
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EternityGarden home Celebrating Heart & Home with |
How To Help the Grieving
Rose in Oklahoma
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How to Help the Grieving
Feeling sad about the loss of one's pet can sometimes be as serious to the bereft as the loss of a human loved one. Here are some suggestions to that might help you or your friend who is feeling alone: Cry along with your friend. Your understanding will give comfort. Encourage conversation about their pet. Don't avoid it. Ask them to tell you one of their favorite moments or episodes in their animal's life. Odds are it will bring a smile to their lips despite their tears. Don't use platitudes. It's better to say nothing at all. Don't say, "I know what you're going through.” You many think you do because you've experienced your own lose, but each loss is individual. You don't want to diminish their loss by talking about yours - your friend is the one who needs attention now. Don't ask for details about how the loss occurred, but be willing to listen if they want to talk about them. Visit those who are sad, particularly on weekends or during their alone time. Don't forget them as the days pass. Don't try and control the grieving. Those who are suffering might suppress their feelings if you do, and that won't do anything to speed their healing. Should they say, "If only," it is best to respond with something like, "You tried your best.” They will have to let go of their guilt in their own time. Don't tell anyone that it's time to "get over it.” There is no specific time frame for grief. Exercise, take a walk, or play croquet with someone who is sad. It will be good for them and take their mind off their sorrow. Invite someone who is sad over for lunch or dinner. Buy them a good book. Take him or her to the movies, or rent a movie and watch it with them. Pay special attention to children. Read a story with them. Play a game, too. Don't force anyone to eat at first. Physical reactions vary as to appetite, sleeplessness, headaches and concentration. Keep an eye on them, and suggest a doctor's visit or counseling if they begin to get run down. Suggest they write a short story or poem about their pet. Suggest they submit it to this website with a photo so they can have something to look forward to while they wait for it to be put up. The most important thing is to be there for your friend.
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