Acknowledge

Listen

Give hope

To comfort someone who is heartbroken, be willing to acknowledge their situation. Then listen without fixing, and give hope by communicating through actions or words such as, “You’re not alone. I’m here. I care.”

A simple invitation to join a Thanksgiving dinner or holiday party gives hope.

Being connected and supported by friends and family is the perfect buffer against sorrow.

Melanie Hack
Author of Who Killed My Sister, My Friend
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