Even if you have the best intentions there are some things I believe you should never ever say to a daughter who has lost her father or pretty much anyone grieving a person of significance.

What to say to my friend who lost her daughter. I have such fond memories of your daughter in my classroom. Gerritys 3-year-old daughter had just been hospitalized with pneumonia and she and her husband were closing on their first home together. She kept her gaze into my eyes as I sobbed.

One friend who lost her baby a few years ago still talks of how her sister set up a weekly online supermarket order for her. Your condolences can do just one of. If I may paraphrase some astute observations on grief by playwright David Lindsay-Abaire through loss we learn and through connection we heal.

I hear you cry my name. I lost a dear friend who was more like a sister to me but you lost a daughter who was the light of your life. _____ was always a complete joy to be around.

Never say Shes in a better place now That might bring you comfort if you believe in heaven but it might not provide comfort to a grieving parent who is in the worst possible place on earth. Offer them a shoulder to cry on anytime they need one and just be there for them. Poem About Daughter Comforting Mother.

Shes just made a change of address. She had such a joyful spirit that touched everyone who knew her. Im truly very sorry and I wish I can make the pain go away.

We feel truly lucky to have been able to know her and will miss her dearly. It was so powerful just being witnessed. Learn to live in acceptance of the loss not in spite of the loss.