Re: Coping with grief.
What Primus says is good advice - remind your friend of the good times that she and hubby had during their time together. It can be difficult. The image of my wife as she died will haunt me forever. It's a strong image but looking through photos or watching videos of her laughing and smiling eases the pain and takes me back to happier times.Re: Coping with grief.
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We never get over grief, we just learn to live with it. My pain for the loss of my Sister is as raw today as the day she died 7 and a half years ago. The yearning in my stomach hits me often and it is a physical pain for me personally.Re: Coping with grief.
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Carol, what a very sad situation. You are so right that we handle grief differently and sometimes surprisingly. I respect you so much for being there for your friend. Just checking and asking if she is ok and reminding her that you are thinking of her can be enough, but those little extras can be meaningful too. I think we all appreciate people who circle the wagons to help us in times of distress.
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