At the end of the day, something as simple as “I’m so sorry for your loss” or “I’m so sad for you and your family, please accept my deepest condolences” is always appropriate. But you might want to offer something a little deeper than that, especially if you are close to the bereaved.
What to say to a child whose mother has died?
Some appropriate sentiments are listed below.
- “Sometimes we feel like it’s our fault when someone dies, but it’s not.”
- “It’s hard to imagine someone we love has died.”
- “I am so sorry your friend/parent/sibling died. I know you will miss him/her.”
- “When someone dies, it’s OK to talk about how you feel.”
How old was I when my father died?
Each stage of your journey will be completely different, and as you wander through your grief, emotions will come and go. It’s been nearly 11 years since my father died (I was 18 when it happened), so I think I can safely say I’ve been through it all; the shock, the sadness, the anger, the guilt, and, eventually, the acceptance.
How did Emily cope with her dad’s death?
When Emily was studying at university her dad passed away. She blogs about her experience of grief and how she coped. Emily is an English Literature graduate who works as a Medical Copywriter in London. At the end of my first year of university my dad was diagnosed with leukaemia. Two weeks before my final year began, he died.
How did I feel when my dad died?
For a long time it was harder to breathe and I felt tired by the sudden loss of oxygen. Now I’ve adjusted to the climate but I feel more vulnerable to the forces of the universe, less protected from the elements. 50% of my reason for existing, stopped existing, and that took my breath away. As soon as it happened I was exhausted.
When was my dad diagnosed with leukaemia?
At the end of my first year of university my dad was diagnosed with leukaemia. Two weeks before my final year began, he died. On January 3rd 2012 he was given 2 months to live, and he finally passed on August 31st. I’d known he was going to die for what felt like a lifetime before it happened and I was as prepared as it’s possible to be.
